ANDERSON, IN - The City of Anderson
and International Association of Firefighters Local 1262 have reached a
contract agreement that will govern regulations and policies for the next three
years. The agreement covers 120 Anderson
firefighters, and was chiefly negotiated by Steve
Priser, Director of Personnel and Insurance for the City of Anderson, and Matt Cole,
President of IAFF Local 1262.
Highlights of the new contract include:
- -longevity pay parity
with Anderson Police Department - -wellness discounts for
active and retired personnel for smoking cessation, weight loss,
and enrollment in wellness programs - -three percent annual
salary increase for 2009, 2010, and 2011
In regard to the bargaining process, Mayor Kris Ockomon
commented, “The negotiation took place over the course of only three
meetings. Both sides came to the bargaining table with a can-do attitude that
helped to get the job done very well and in record time.”
Chief David Clendenen added, “Considering
the plight cities around the State are facing, with some announcing layoffs of
essential emergency responders, this contract proves the Mayor’s
statement that he supports public safety 100%”
Source: City of Anderson Press Release
