SAN JOSE, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: | San Jose Firefighters, Local 230 will announce pay and benefit
concessions that will save the City of San Jose millions of dollars and
keep firefighters protecting the residents and businesses of San Jose. | |
WHO: | Randy Sekany, President, San Jose Firefighters, Local 230
Firefighters layed-off over the past three days | |
WHEN: | August 1, 2010
11:00 AM | |
WHERE: | San Jose Fire Department Training Center
255 South Montgomery Street
San Jose, CA 95110 | |
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In a final attempt to avoid drastic fire and medical service reductions that will put San Jose residents and businesses at risk, San Jose firefighters will announce a new proposal to the City. The details of the proposal will be announced tomorrow.
The loss of 49 Firefighters and closure of 4 fire engines and one fire truck will increase emergency response times and put lives and property at greater risk. The firefighters' offer will allow the City to keep the 4 fire engines and fire truck in service.
SOURCE San Jose Firefighters, Local 230