Where people affected by Kerr County floods can receive free meals, financial help and more
Read full article: Where people affected by Kerr County floods can receive free meals, financial help and moreFor survivors of the recent devastating floods, which happened during the Fourth of July weekend, finding food and clean water is a priority.
PHOTOS: Donation drives held in San Antonio to support those impacted by Hill Country floods
Read full article: PHOTOS: Donation drives held in San Antonio to support those impacted by Hill Country floodsMultiple donation drives were held Sunday in San Antonio to support those impacted by the Hill Country floods that occurred during the Fourth of July weekend.
KSAT Q&A: SAPFFA president Joe Jones discusses Proposition C
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: SAPFFA president Joe Jones discusses Proposition CJoe Jones, president of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss Proposition C and how it would remove salary and tenure caps for city manager.
Repeal of city manager caps, rest of 6 San Antonio Charter Amendments pass
Read full article: Repeal of city manager caps, rest of 6 San Antonio Charter Amendments passAll six proposed San Antonio Charter Amendments, including a repeal of caps on the city manager’s pay and tenure, held approval to pass.
Why is a former fire union boss’s arrest not in Bexar County’s public court records?
Read full article: Why is a former fire union boss’s arrest not in Bexar County’s public court records?A criminal case against the controversial former head of the San Antonio fire union appears to have vanished into smoke — at least, in the public record.
Union warns San Antonio firefighters ‘watch your six’ over Tren de Aragua gang activity on North Side
Read full article: Union warns San Antonio firefighters ‘watch your six’ over Tren de Aragua gang activity on North SideThe San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association's president said there's "concentrated, increased activity" at specific apartments. He said the union issued the warning because the city hasn't given firefighters and paramedics an official heads up.
A first in 15 years, San Antonio and its fire union both pass new contract
Read full article: A first in 15 years, San Antonio and its fire union both pass new contractThe San Antonio City Council ratified a new three-year contract with the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association, marking the first time in 15 years the two sides have successfully collaborated on a deal.
San Antonio firefighters get 21.3% raises in deal struck after 13-hour bargaining session
Read full article: San Antonio firefighters get 21.3% raises in deal struck after 13-hour bargaining sessionHaving negotiated since late March, bargaining teams for the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association shook hands on a new contract just before midnight Saturday.
City races the clock, fire union fights its past as contract negotiations inch forward
Read full article: City races the clock, fire union fights its past as contract negotiations inch forwardFirefighter wages and overtime pay appear to be some of the biggest sticking points as the city and fire union extended their negotiations again on Tuesday.
Fire contract talks stall again; city negotiators want to bring in a mediator
Read full article: Fire contract talks stall again; city negotiators want to bring in a mediatorAfter eight bargaining sessions over the past five weeks, the two sides can’t even remain at the same table, and city negotiators have suggested bringing in a mediator to facilitate further talks.
Fire union asks San Antonio for 37.5% raise over 3 years
Read full article: Fire union asks San Antonio for 37.5% raise over 3 yearsThe San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association proposed a series of bumps that would raise firefighter salaries 37.5% by October 2026. The city’s proposal would raise base pay 21.7% by January 2029.
Fire union says city’s 21.7% raise offer isn’t enough
Read full article: Fire union says city’s 21.7% raise offer isn’t enoughAs it begins negotiating a new contract with the City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association has a burning desire to deliver a big payday to its members. But exactly how big still isn’t clear.
San Antonio fire union president says contract talks should be departure from past acrimony
Read full article: San Antonio fire union president says contract talks should be departure from past acrimonyThe new head of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association hopes its battles with the City of San Antonio are behind them. The union hopes to make up lost ground on firefighter pay when contract negotiations start Thursday.
Firefighters’ union president: Members claim SAFD leadership has ‘management mafia’ culture
Read full article: Firefighters’ union president: Members claim SAFD leadership has ‘management mafia’ cultureThe San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association President says his conversations with city staff indicate there's ongoing investigations into the culture inside the San Antonio Fire Department administration.
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$8K bill for city records holds up SAFD union talks
Read full article: $8K bill for city records holds up SAFD union talksSAN ANTONIO – While police union representatives and city negotiators are scheduled to meet on a collective bargaining deal next week, firefighters are refusing to meet with the city until they resolve a $8,000 bill. That's the charge for 92,000 documents responding to more than three dozen questions submitted last month by the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association. The city Thursday passed a $2.4 billion budget that includes lowering the contribution for healthcare coverage for uniformed employees to $10,000 per year. Wednesday, the SAPFA said it would not meet with the city until it had the documents from the city. Representatives with the San Antonio Police Officers Association are scheduled to meet with the city Sept. 23.