City of Anderson, Firefighter Union Sign Three Year Agreement

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