Dear Members,

First of all, I would like to acknowledge our Executive Board as well as the General Members who have been working diligently on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  proposals since April 15, 2010. As Fire Fighters we understand what sacrifice means and you all have gone well beyond the call of duty during this budgetary crisis. Your sacrifices have been communicated to the Berry Administration in an MOU that would amend the current contract between the IAFF Local 244 and the City.

The MOU dated May 6, 2010 on behalf of our membership has been denied by the Berry Administration. Attached you will find letters recognizing the MOU process from both parties, all proposals from our Union and the City Administration and letter to Mayor Berry dated May 11, 2010.

Our next General Meeting is this Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 10am.

Fraternally,

Diego Arencón, General President

IAFF Local 244