Firefighter Collective Bargaining Ballot Measures
Taylor County
Summary
Abilene voters are seeing confusing mailers that tell them to reject two firefighter ballot measures, and some people think the fire union sent them—but the union actually supports both. Prop A would let firefighters collectively bargain, and Prop B would add binding arbitration.
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Impact analysis
If passed, the measures could change city labor costs and arbitration expenses, but the source doesn't give a specific price tag.
Firefighters and their union would gain formal bargaining power and, under Prop B, binding arbitration.
Taxpayers and city budget managers could face higher costs or less flexibility if arbitration awards increase pay or benefits.
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