Arbitrator Rules Against City of Lockport NY

Staffing Levels Unsafe

FirefightingNews.com is reporting that an arbitrator has ruled against the City of Lockport, NY in a legal battle with the Lockport Professional Firefighters Association.

The arbitrator ruled that the city had violated its agreement with the LPFFA by failing to maintain a safe level of staffing. The city has vowed to challenge the ruling, and the case may ultimately end up at the state Supreme Court.

The specifics of this long-running battle are worth a peek. The plot may sound familiar to many of you. Read the full article here.

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