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Stockton firefighters urge council to remove sunset on longevity pay in contract talks

Stockton City Council · August 12, 2025
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Summary

Representatives of Stockton Professional Firefighters Local 456 urged the council to direct negotiators to remove a one‑year sunset clause from a proposed longevity pay benefit, saying the clause undermines recruitment and retention and that members are leaving for higher pay elsewhere.

Leaders of Stockton Professional Firefighters Local 456 used public comment at the Aug. 12 Stockton City Council meeting to press city negotiators to change a proposed memorandum of understanding for management‑level firefighters.

Matt Nirum, a labor representative, said the fire management unit voted to reject a…

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