One side is “hopeful.” The other is “optimistic.” But no contract agreement came out of a meeting last week between the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Board of Trustees and board members of Career Firefighters Local 4813. “At least lines of communication are open,” said Chief Mike Hill, who has been lead negotiator for the district. “This […]
Impasse. Stalemate. Deadlock. Whatever you call it, firefighters with the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District have worked for nearly a year without a new contract as negotiations – and a federal mediator – have failed to produce an agreement acceptable to both sides. “It’s been contentious at times, but we’ve come a long way,” board President Fred […]
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