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Bill to limit firefighter union negotiations introduced in Idaho House

by JODIE SCHWICHT / For the Coeur d'Alene Press
| February 26, 2025 1:00 AM

BOISE — A bill that would limit the negotiating power of firefighter unions has been introduced to the Idaho House.

On Tuesday, House State Affairs Committee members heard a bill that removes bargaining power from firefighters. Current Idaho Code allows firefighters to “bargain collectively” with their cities on wages, rates of pay, working conditions and “all other terms and conditions of employment.” The proposed bill would remove the “all other conditions” allowance.

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