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Phoenix council debates transparency in labor negotiations after firefighter testimony
Summary
After testimony from the United Phoenix Firefighters (Local 493) on retention and pay, Councilwoman Hernandez asked staff to research transparency practices for labor negotiations — prompting debate over confidentiality, bargaining effectiveness and public participation.
Union leaders and council members on Dec. 3 debated how transparent the city's labor negotiations should be as Local 493 outlined concerns about recruiting and retaining firefighters.
Brian Willingham, president of Local 493, told the council that Phoenix must remain competitive to retain experienced firefighters and described a proposal submitted…
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