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Union seeks raises, longevity and specialty pay; city to model step- and stipend changes
Summary
Union negotiators asked for multiple pay changes including an across-the-board step increase in year two, removal of a longevity cap, higher administrative stipends for staff positions, and new or increased stipends for specialty teams, training and certifications.
Leander firefighters presented a package of compensation requests during bargaining on Sept. 12 that bundled step increases, revised longevity pay, updated administrative stipends and new specialty-certification pay.
Lede and context: union representatives asked for a modest, phased approach that includes a 5% across-the-board increase in year two of the proposed agreement and additional targeted pay changes to keep pace with neighboring departments and recruitment needs.
Primary requests: - Step/market adjustments: Association representatives proposed a 5% increase “across the board” for year two of the contract to better align starting pay with neighboring cities. City staff said they will prepare compensation models and fiscal scenarios…
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