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Commission approves collective bargaining agreement with Firefighters Association Local 970
Summary
After an executive session, the commission approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Firefighters Association Local 970; staff reported the association membership overwhelmingly ratified the agreement.
Following a closed executive session on Oct. 7, the Brownsville City Commission approved a collective bargaining agreement with Firefighters Association Local 970.
The commission reconvened in open session and a commissioner moved to approve the agreement; council recorded that the motion passed. City staff read a message from the union: Local 970 president Joe Huerta could not attend but reported that members “overwhelmingly voted in favor of this contract” and thanked the city and commission.
No financial terms or specific contract provisions were discussed in open session on the record; staff said implementation details will follow and that both parties look forward to continued service and cooperation.
