That agreement that was signed between Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston firefighters union includes $650 million in backpay and significant pay increases.
The settlement includes $650 million in backpay going back to 2017, as well as a new collective bargaining agreement for the next five years.members received an update on the progress of a settlement and collective bargaining agreement with the Houston Firefighters Union as questions remain about specific details.
However, council members are still uncertain about what the final product will be and its potential impact on the city’s financial footing going forward. Councilmembers also asked other questions about the settlement and CBA, including a proposed removal of random drug testing. The union president told KHOU 11 News that drug testing remains part of the agreement, but there’s an effort to create a more efficient process.
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