New contract with firefighters to save Anchorage millions

A new labor contract between the city of Anchorage and the union representing fire-fighters could lead to savings for tax-payers.
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A collaborative deal was reached between the municipality and the local chapter of the International Association of Firefighters, whose members voted in favor of the contract in May, according to documents submitted to the Anchorage Assembly. It’s a proactive move that set out new terms almost a year before the current contract was set to expire on Ju