The civic record
Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Firefighters' Union Contract (2018-2021)
Record date · September 13, 2018
Track this bill to get notified when it advances a stage. One tap to stop, anytime.
What This Bill Does
The Village Council is scheduled to review and approve a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). This contract covers the period from October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2021.
This agreement establishes the wages, benefits, and working conditions for local firefighters for a three-year period, directly impacting the village's personnel budget and fire department operations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Village Firefighters
Their wages, benefits, and working conditions are defined by the terms of this three-year contract.
Village Taxpayers
The contract terms determine the labor costs for the fire department, which are funded through the municipal budget.
Key Facts
- The contract covers a three-year term starting October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2021.
- The agreement is between the Village and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
- The item is filed under number 18-201.
- The document is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status for the Village Council Regular Council Meeting.
Show all 5 facts
- The full contract text is pending submission as a backup document following union ratification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this contract cover?
When does the new contract take effect?
What else do you want to know?
News Coverage
Follow the record
Votes, people, money & the original sourceFull breakdown
Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Contract Renewal Cycle
The contract follows a standard three-year cycle, typical for municipal labor agreements to align with budget planning.
Sources
webapi.legistar.com
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
Publisher tools