Firefighter union contract negotiations
Summary
The new firefighters' contract passed, but a fight over a footnote documenting management's position that minimum staffing should be 22 (contract says 20) failed to be removed — the union said it never agreed to it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Staffing above the contractual minimum drives overtime costs the city has been trying to reduce.
Firefighters gain a ratified contract with corrected pay figures.
Union leadership objected to non-negotiated contract language being inserted by footnote.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Jul 13, 2026
The new firefighters' contract passed, but a fight over a footnote documenting management's position that minimum staffing should be 22 (contract says 20) failed to be removed — the union said it never agreed to it.
City Council (Special) - Mar 23, 2026
The city and firefighters' union are negotiating a new labor agreement covering wages, retirement benefits (MERP), vacation scheduling, and overtime control. The city's analysis disputes the union's 30% market-gap claim, but the sides found common ground on a 3% raise and staffing-slot language meant to cut overtime costs.
City Council (Special) - Mar 17, 2026
The city and firefighters union Local 279 are still at odds over wages. The mayor says Cheyenne firefighters are already the highest paid in the state, while the union seeks movement on pay before tackling other contract sections.
City Council (Special) - Feb 23, 2026
The city and Cheyenne's firefighters union are in early-stage bargaining over the union contract, which covers pay, benefits, and working conditions for fire rescue personnel. Ground rules are set and written proposals have been exchanged, with real negotiations coming in the next few weeks.
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