Non-Renewal of Fire Chief’s Contract Prompts ULP Complaint

The decision not to renew a fire chief’s contract has prompted a Massachusetts firefighter local to file an unfair labor practice complaint against the town. For those who are not familiar with labor relations, this is not a very common occurrence.

Illinois Local Files Unfair Labor Practice Over Grooming Policy

Firefighters in Elgin, Illinois have filed an unfair labor practice charge against the city over the fire department’s enforcement of a grooming policy with regard to three union officials who were growing their hair to protest 25 months without a collective bargaining agreement.

Arbitrator Rules DCFEMS Unlawfully Retaliated Against Union President

An arbitrator has concluded that DCFEMS and Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe wrongfully transferred IAFF Local 36 Union President Edward Smith last year in retaliation for his union activities. Arbitrator Leonard M. Wagman handed down his decision on October 19, 2012 ...

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Non-Renewal of Fire Chief’s Contract Prompts ULP Complaint

Illinois Local Files Unfair Labor Practice Over Grooming Policy

Arbitrator Rules DCFEMS Unlawfully Retaliated Against Union President