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Norwood council approves three-year contract with IAFF Local 445 after executive session; budget concerns voiced
Summary
Norwood City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 13, 2025, to adopt an ordinance authorizing the mayor and safety-service director to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 445 covering Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027; the council met in executive session earlier to discuss bargaining.
Norwood City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 13, 2025, to adopt an ordinance authorizing the mayor and the safety-service director to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 445 covering Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027; the ordinance was declared an emergency and passed after the council met in executive session to discuss bargaining strategy.
The agreement was introduced during the council's legislative portion after Council Member Hoover asked the body to enter executive session for “preparing for, conducting or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.” Council then returned to open session, suspended the rules…
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