Austin public safety contract talks to begin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — This week the Austin City Council begins labor negotiations with city police, firefighters and EMS personnel. Keeping the people of Austin safe is the goal, but the process can be fraught with problems.
Keeping the people of Austin safe is the goal, but the process can be fraught with problems.
“We have lots of different competing priorities,” said Mayor Steve Adler.The competition for your tax dollars promises to be fierce. Public safety workers want a pay incr