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El Paso Firefighters Contract Talks | Texas News
El Paso firefighters and city officials are locked in tense negotiations over a new contract set to expire in August, with key issues like pay raises and benefits still unresolved. While recent talks yielded progress on minor policy tweaks and incentive pay, the big-ticket financial terms remain contentious. The city proposed safeguards against future revenue disruptions from potential state tax law changes, a move the union is resisting but open to discussing. With a crucial next meeting scheduled for next Thursday, both sides are racing to reach a deal — one that must still win approval…
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