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Chicago firefighter’s contract in the news
The Chicago Sun-Times has published an article (one of many to come in the coming weeks) that delves into the details of the Chicago Fire Department's union contract, which is set to expire at the end of June. The piece highlights increases in base salaries for firefighters and chief officers, revealing a significant gap between reported pay and actual take-home earnings. Key excerpts include:
"The city of Chicago is paying fire department employees over $80 million annually in perks that boosted their salaries by an average of more than $15,000 per person last year, according to a Sun-Times analysis."
"These salary-boosting extras are not included in the online database of city workers' pay created by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who claimed it would increase transparency for taxpayers."
"According to the city’s data portal, fire department employees made about $87,000 on average last year. However, when considering all the additional benefits, the average salary rose to approximately $104,000, based on a Sun-Times review of city budget data."
"Most of the 5,000 department members earn far more than their listed salaries due to various provisions negotiated by their union."
"This hidden discrepancy is fueling tensions as the firefighters’ union negotiates a new contract with City Hall."
"The Sun-Times previously reported that the current five-year contract is set to expire in June, and the Emanuel administration is targeting these perks. Union leaders have vowed to resist any attempts to reduce the gains they secured under former Mayor Richard M. Daley."
"In 2011, the Chicago Fire Department’s personnel costs reached nearly $511 million, up from $480.2 million in 2010. About $430 million was for regular salaries, while the remaining funds went toward extra payments such as holiday double-time pay and specialty pay for those with additional training."
"One of the largest and fastest-growing categories of additional pay is a 5% bonus for firefighters certified as divers, as well as for "Tech A" workers trained in hazardous materials."
"These pay boosts were not part of the previous contract, which expired in 2007. After their introduction, many firefighters rushed to obtain the necessary certifications."
"By early this year, nearly 4,000 employees — 80% of the department — had completed hazardous-materials training and were receiving the 5% bonus, doubling the number from 2008. The number of certified divers also increased significantly, rising from 142 to 367 over the past five years."
"As a result, specialty pay soared from $6.4 million in 2008 to over $18.3 million last year, according to city records."
"Many high-ranking officials also saw substantial increases. For example, Dan Fabrizio, a battalion chief and political director of the firefighters’ union, earned $129,349 in base pay but received over $154,000 in total, placing him among the top 100 paid fire officials in the city."
"The most expensive perk was holiday premium pay, which cost the city over $19.2 million in 2011. Another $15 million was paid in duty availability pay, giving every firefighter an extra $805 every three months."
"The Emanuel administration is proposing to eliminate duty availability pay and limit specialty pay to those actually working in those roles, prompting strong opposition from the union."
The full article can be found HERE.
Also featured in the article is a list of the top 100 highest-paid fire department employees, including detailed breakdowns of their base salaries, bonuses, and total compensation. This list provides a clear picture of how additional benefits significantly boost the overall earnings of city firefighters and senior staff.
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