Firefighters Union Files Complaint of Prohibited Practice Against Town
Negotiations for a new firefighters contract have stalled amidst allegations from the firefighters union that town violated collective bargaining rules.
Contract negotiations between the Town of Easton and the Easton Firefighters Union have stalled, and it is unlikely they'll resume any time soon. The Firefighters Union (Local 2790) recently filed a charge of prohibited practice against the town, alleging that Town Administrator David Colton violated collective bargaining rules by publicly discussing negotiations. Colton, and Town Labor Counsel Marc Terry deny any violation. The spar is set to go to a hearing sometime this spring or summer. According to the complaint, the Union alleges that Town Administrator David Colton violated negotiation ground rules, which state that "no public comment can be made about the substance of negotiations unless or until either party files for mediation." …
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2:15 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
why is the firefighter's union so afraid of the public having knowledge of the negotiations? is their position that indefensible? more ›