City of Abilene Proposition B: Firefighter Collective Bargaining Impasse Arbitration
What does this measure do?
If firefighter union talks with Abilene stall, the union could require a three-person panel to make a final, binding decision. City taxpayers could bear costs of an award through the city budget; this sets no tax rate.
Proposed by: Petition by Abilene Firefighters Association Local 1044, the firefighters' union; election called by City Council
The union for Abilene firefighters (president Jarrod Crockett). It wants a formal process to bargain over pay and benefits. It says that would help keep firefighters from leaving for other jobs.
Source: ktxs.com
A YES vote means
Add a city rule letting the firefighter union require binding arbitration when collective bargaining stalls. A three-person panel would settle the disputed terms.
A NO vote means
Do not add the proposed binding-arbitration rule. Stalled firefighter union talks would not be sent to a panel under this charter amendment.
Sources: abilenetx.gov2
Source: abilenetx.gov