Paramedic certification pay and firefighter labor relations
Summary
Teamsters Local 1932 is now the official union for the city's general employees after ousting City Employees Associates in an April election. A union rep warned the city must keep the status quo and bargain before implementing job classification changes tied to the budget.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Future contract terms will affect personnel costs; the union warned against unilateral changes.
Miscellaneous city employees gain new union representation.
Residents on fixed incomes would pay more monthly if the measure passes; the general fund suffers if it fails.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council (Regular) - Nov 2, 2026
The city hired three extra firefighters a year ago to cut overtime and get to four-person engine staffing. It's working: about $170,000 saved so far versus $53,000 projected, plus safer, less fatigued crews.
City Council (Regular) - Oct 19, 2026
The council settled a 7-month dispute over whether newly certified paramedics should receive a 15% pay increase instead of 5%, paying about $37,862 to three firefighters and adopting a side letter that clarifies interim compensation until a new MOU is negotiated. Council members stressed better communication going forward.
City Council (Regular) - Jun 1, 2026
Measure GG brings in $1.06 million a year but EMS costs run $3.8 million, leaving about $1 million on the general fund. Council is weighing a ballot measure for November 2026 to raise the $6.90 monthly fee — possibly to $12.50 or more — with a better inflation escalator.
City Council (Regular) - May 4, 2026
Teamsters Local 1932 is now the official union for the city's general employees after ousting City Employees Associates in an April election. A union rep warned the city must keep the status quo and bargain before implementing job classification changes tied to the budget.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 2, 2026
The quarterly update on adding three firefighter/EMT positions was received and filed — a two-year pilot aimed at better shift staffing and less overtime.
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