City on hook for millions to firefighters
By Juan Perez Jr.
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
Omaha will likely be forced to pay millions in additional back wages to its firefighters because of a judge's recent ruling.
It's unclear just how much money the city owes. Or where it will come from.
Midlands Voices: Litigation only option for fire union
By John Moore
The writer is an executive board member of the Omaha Professional Firefighters Association.
What qualifies David Nabity (Jan. 17 Midlands Voices) to discuss Omaha Fire Department labor negotiations? He is not, has not been and will not be involved in any of these negotiations.
Mr.
Midlands Voices: Unions level the playing field for workers
By Ken E. Mass
The writer is president/secretary-treasurer of the Nebraska State AFL-CIO.
There is too little in the news about the reasons why unions exist and what they do to increase levels of fairness and justice in the workplace.
Fire union files suit against city again
By Juan Perez Jr.
World-Herald Staff Writer
Yet another lawsuit has been filed in Omaha's ongoing fight with its firefighters' union.
The fire union sued the city and Mayor Jim Suttle in Douglas County District Court this week, a move that seeks to force city payments of back wages.
World-Herald editorial: Time to find the solution on fire contract
Omaha needs a reasonable, fiscally sound contract with its fire union. To reach it, both sides — city government and firefighters — should negotiate seriously and constructively.
On the fire contract issue, Omahans need a solution, not a never-ending battle.
City on hook for millions to firefighters
By Juan Perez Jr.
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
Omaha will likely be forced to pay millions in additional back wages to its firefighters because of a judge's recent ruling.
It's unclear just how much money the city owes. Or where it will come from. Read More...
Midlands Voices: Litigation only option for fire union
By John Moore
The writer is an executive board member of the Omaha Professional Firefighters Association.
What qualifies David Nabity (Jan. 17 Midlands Voices) to discuss Omaha Fire Department labor negotiations? He is not, has not been and will not be involved in any of these negotiations.
Mr. Read More...
Midlands Voices: Unions level the playing field for workers
By Ken E. Mass
The writer is president/secretary-treasurer of the Nebraska State AFL-CIO.
There is too little in the news about the reasons why unions exist and what they do to increase levels of fairness and justice in the workplace. Read More...
Fire union files suit against city again
By Juan Perez Jr.
World-Herald Staff Writer
Yet another lawsuit has been filed in Omaha's ongoing fight with its firefighters' union.
The fire union sued the city and Mayor Jim Suttle in Douglas County District Court this week, a move that seeks to force city payments of back wages. Read More...
World-Herald editorial: Time to find the solution on fire contract
Omaha needs a reasonable, fiscally sound contract with its fire union. To reach it, both sides — city government and firefighters — should negotiate seriously and constructively.
On the fire contract issue, Omahans need a solution, not a never-ending battle. Read More...
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