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Council approves IAFF Local 49 contract, moves department to 24/72 shift schedule
Summary
Bloomington approved a collective bargaining agreement on Oct. 13 with IAFF Local 49 that moves the fire department from a 24/48 to a 24/72 shift schedule, a change officials say will reduce firefighter fatigue and improve retention.
The Bloomington City Council on Oct. 13 approved a collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 49 that includes a transition to a 24/72 shift schedule for the Bloomington Fire Department.
City Manager Jurgens introduced the item and Fire Chief Corey Matheny and Local 49 President Eric Hall detailed the operational and health reasons behind the change. “This agreement reflects nearly 10 months of collaboration with Local 49 focused on balancing operational needs, fiscal responsibility, and most importantly the health and safety of our firefighters,” Matheny said.
The contract restructures the existing workforce to establish a fourth shift without a large expansion of staff. Matheny…
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