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Laredo Police Fire Contract Deadlock | Laredo News
Laredo’s city officials are racing against a September 12 deadline to finalize new contracts with police and fire unions, as both sides remain deeply divided on key issues like pay and retention. While the City Council hasn’t reached a deal yet, they’re pushing hard for progress — and the City Manager admits talks have dragged on longer than expected. Union reps accuse the city of bad-faith bargaining, citing a pulled firefighter agreement, but officials deny that. A recent compensation study adds pressure, recommending bilingual pay, higher entry-level salaries, and retention bonuses…
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