The vote passed 70-1. That's a great turnout and shows the locals support for keeping our brothers' jobs. The Patriot Ledger ran an article Saturday about Local 920's agreement with the town:
Braintree - In an agreement reached just prior to the mandated May 1 filing of Braintree’s budget for fiscal year 2010, which begins July 1, Mayor Joseph Sullivan announced that the town and the International Association of Firefighters Local 920 (IAFF) reached a tentative agreement in which the union consented to benefit concessions in exchange for no layoffs of its members.
The firefighters agreed to postpone payment of their clothing allowance and sick leave incentive.
The postponement of these payments will save the town approximately $71,000 during the upcoming fiscal year.
“Once again, the men and women of the fire department have demonstrated their willingness to make sacrifices to help their coworkers and our town,” Sullivan said. “Their assistance provides Braintree with the continuing ability to provide high quality fire protection while we meet our fiscal challenge.”
The firefighters union’s action follows the decision by the Braintree Professional Managers Association to agree to concessions that will save the town approximately $60,000 in exchange for a guarantee of no layoffs.
Earlier this year, Sullivan announced a wage freeze for all senior managers that is projected to save the town $30,000.
