Firefighters in Alexandria, Virginia are seeking a 10% pay increase in the union’s next contract. The city, meanwhile, has countered with an offer of 1.5 %, reports WTOP.
Union officials say Alexandria is losing candidates and personnel to nearby communities that offer better pay.
The city has countered with a $1,000 thank you bonus for first responders who served through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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