Thunder Bay firefighters are one step closer to getting a new contract, but the head of the union is reluctant to talk about it. Dennis Brescacin is going into today's arbitration hearing knowing that it has the potential for controversy. City firefighters haven't had a new contract since the end of 2010, which brings with it talk of retroactive pay. Brescacin says the issue is so sensitive he will not comment on it.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Firefighters Arbitration Begins
Thunder Bay firefighters are one step closer to getting a new contract, but the head of the union is reluctant to talk about it. Dennis Brescacin is going into today's arbitration hearing knowing that it has the potential for controversy. City firefighters haven't had a new contract since the end of 2010, which brings with it talk of retroactive pay. Brescacin says the issue is so sensitive he will not comment on it.