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KSAT Q&A: SAPFFA president Joe Jones discusses Proposition C
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: SAPFFA president Joe Jones discusses Proposition CJoe Jones, president of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss Proposition C and how it would remove salary and tenure caps for city manager.
Fire union comes out in opposition of rolling back San Antonio city manager salary, tenure caps it helped pass in 2018
Read full article: Fire union comes out in opposition of rolling back San Antonio city manager salary, tenure caps it helped pass in 2018The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association announced Monday, less than a month from the election, that it was officially opposing Proposition C. The proposed charter amendment, one of six on the Nov. 5 ballot, would reverse the caps that voters approved in 2018 after a union-led campaign.
Union warns San Antonio firefighters ‘watch your six’ over Tren de Aragua gang activity on North Side
Read full article: Union warns San Antonio firefighters ‘watch your six’ over Tren de Aragua gang activity on North SideThe San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association's president said there's "concentrated, increased activity" at specific apartments. He said the union issued the warning because the city hasn't given firefighters and paramedics an official heads up.
‘Not personal’: Will the fire union fight an attempt to undo San Antonio’s city manager caps?
Read full article: ‘Not personal’: Will the fire union fight an attempt to undo San Antonio’s city manager caps?The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association is considering whether to turn its political influence hose on a new charter amendment campaign to undo city manager caps.
A first in 15 years, San Antonio and its fire union both pass new contract
Read full article: A first in 15 years, San Antonio and its fire union both pass new contractThe San Antonio City Council ratified a new three-year contract with the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association, marking the first time in 15 years the two sides have successfully collaborated on a deal.
San Antonio firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract with 21.3% raises
Read full article: San Antonio firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract with 21.3% raisesRoughly 76% of the union membership voted on the contract, which passed with 97% approval. Only 35 of the 1,363 members who cast a ballot voted against it.
San Antonio firefighters get 21.3% raises in deal struck after 13-hour bargaining session
Read full article: San Antonio firefighters get 21.3% raises in deal struck after 13-hour bargaining sessionHaving negotiated since late March, bargaining teams for the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association shook hands on a new contract just before midnight Saturday.
City races the clock, fire union fights its past as contract negotiations inch forward
Read full article: City races the clock, fire union fights its past as contract negotiations inch forwardFirefighter wages and overtime pay appear to be some of the biggest sticking points as the city and fire union extended their negotiations again on Tuesday.
City and fire union make progress as contract negotiations resume, remain far apart on pay terms
Read full article: City and fire union make progress as contract negotiations resume, remain far apart on pay termsBut although the City of San Antonio and San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association appeared to make more progress in one session Monday than they had in the previous eight, they’re still far apart in terms of pay.
Fire union asks San Antonio for 37.5% raise over 3 years
Read full article: Fire union asks San Antonio for 37.5% raise over 3 yearsThe San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association proposed a series of bumps that would raise firefighter salaries 37.5% by October 2026. The city’s proposal would raise base pay 21.7% by January 2029.
No sparks as city and fire union officials begin contract talks
Read full article: No sparks as city and fire union officials begin contract talksWith new faces at the helm of both the city and fire union, both sides are optimistic that they'll be able to bargain this time instead of battling over a new contract.
San Antonio fire union president says contract talks should be departure from past acrimony
Read full article: San Antonio fire union president says contract talks should be departure from past acrimonyThe new head of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association hopes its battles with the City of San Antonio are behind them. The union hopes to make up lost ground on firefighter pay when contract negotiations start Thursday.
Firefighters’ union president: Members claim SAFD leadership has ‘management mafia’ culture
Read full article: Firefighters’ union president: Members claim SAFD leadership has ‘management mafia’ cultureThe San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association President says his conversations with city staff indicate there's ongoing investigations into the culture inside the San Antonio Fire Department administration.
WATCH: SA TikTok star ‘Texas Bushman’ pranks KSAT crew, shares story behind viral videos
Read full article: WATCH: SA TikTok star ‘Texas Bushman’ pranks KSAT crew, shares story behind viral videosJoe Jones, 33, is also known as the “Texas Bushman.” He has more than 2.1 million followers on TikTok and his pranks have been liked by 27.6 million people. He’s also been seen on YouTube and other social media platforms.
Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of season
Read full article: Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of seasonIt was a victory, though, and Vic Fangio and the Denver Broncos are relieved to finally get one — no matter how it looked. Melvin Gordon sealed the Denver Broncos’ first win of the season with a 43-yard touchdown run with 1:48 remaining, and the defense made just enough plays in the fourth quarter to beat the bumbling — and still winless — New York Jets 37-28 on Thursday night. The Jets couldn’t do anything on their next possession, and Sam Darnold was sacked by Chubb on fourth-and-3 at the two-minute warning. Brian Poole intercepted Rypien, making his first NFL start, on the Broncos’ next possession, giving the Jets the ball at Denver’s 44. Jets: look for their first win when they host Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11.