LAKELAND, Fla. – Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer — but it’s also a time to honor the workers who keep the country running, and the unions that support them.
Firefighters in the Lakeland Fire Department could soon see a pay raise as a result of union negotiations. The city of Lakeland and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4173 (IAFF) have tentatively agreed on a new three-year contract after months of negotiations.
Lakeland Fire Chief Doug Riley said the contract includes pay adjustments for department personnel ranging from 9% to 17%. An agreement so strong, he said, firefighters voted unanimously in favor of it…