Mayor Michelle Wu has successfully negotiated a new four-year contract with Boston firefighters, aiming to improve both their compensation and operations within the department. According to a statement on the City of Boston’s official website, the contract affects nearly 1,500 members of the Boston Fire Department, represented by Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718.
“Our Boston firefighters and their families serve with dedication and sacrifice every hour of every day on behalf of the residents of Boston,” Mayor Wu said, as reported by the city’s official website. Under the agreement, firefighters will receive a 2.5% wage increase in the first year, followed by 2% increases in each subsequent year. These raises are intended to reflect the dedication of Boston’s firefighters as they continue their tireless work.
To enhance the longevity and recognition of firefighters’ service, the new contract includes adjustments in base salaries at crucial service milestones, specifically at five, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years. “This contract not only strengthens the operational structure of the fire department, it also fairly compensates our firefighters who come to work every day and serve the residents of our city with professionalism and respect,” Fire Commissioner Paul F. Burke, serving the residents of the city, said, as noted by the City of Boston’s official website…