The IAFF Local 244 has worked diligently with County Management to ensure that this contract, in its entirety, be approved by the Bernalillo County Commission. The County Commission remanded the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to restructure the distribution of the financial package. The original compensation package will now be distributed in thirds over a three year period. This increase will allow BCFD to become a competitive fire department with regard to retention and recruitment of qualified Fire and Rescue Personnel while lessening the impact on the overall budget. Please log into the members' area to view the current TA'd CBA, specifically Article 36. There will be a Special Meeting on August 22, 2012 at the Union Hall at 11:00am to address any questions and/or concerns from the membership. Based on this amendment we will conduct a CBA ratification vote on August 23, 2012 from 7:00am to & 7:00pm (poll sites: Union Hall, Station 33 and Station 40). It is strongly encouraged that all IAFF County Chapter members participate as it is critical to the success of this negotiation. A special thank you to the Negotiating Team for their leadership!

The CBA will be placed on the Bernalillo County Commission agenda on August 28, 2012 for final approval.