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Laredo firefighters present non‑monetary contract package: extractors, fitness access, mutual‑aid protections and other work‑rule changes
Summary
Union leaders presented multiple non‑monetary proposals focused on health and safety (functioning bunker‑gear extractors, fitness‑center access on shift, mutual‑aid benefit protection), plus administrative changes (uniform quartermaster, probation ages, leave and association business hours).
LAREDO — As part of the negotiation roadmap, Laredo firefighters presented a package of non‑monetary contract articles they say will improve job safety, fairness and operational clarity.
Key items the union proposed include:
- Guaranteed functioning extractors at every station, with replacement if an extractor is down more than one month. The extractor is a large washing machine used to decontaminate bunker gear; the association cited cancer and long‑term disease risk tied to contaminated gear.
- Access to fitness centers and rec centers during shifts (district‑based), with city health‑benefit coverage for injuries arising during on‑duty workouts and…
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