Fort Worth OK’s new collective bargaining agreement with firefighters union

The Fort Worth City Council approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union. The contract includes across-the-board raises, improved benefits, and increased hiring flexibility for EMS and fire personnel.
Council approves a contract that offers across-the-board raises, benefit boosts and hiring flexibility to firefighters and EMS personnel.
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