Agreement Reached for Firefighter Association

KINGSTON – The City of Kingston has reached a new 5-year bargaining agreement with the Kingston Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 461 contingent on Common Council Approval.

The agreement includes a 2.5% retroactive raise for firefighters and dispatchers for 2020 and 2021, and a 2.75% raise in 2022 and 2023, with a 2.5% raise in 2024. Longevity pay will be increased by $50 for each tier.

Union President Bryan Cafaldo said, “The membership would like to thank this administration for supporting us throughout the pandemic. We believe this is a fair deal for all parties involved and we’re honored to serve the residents of this great City.”

Mayor Noble said, “I feel that this is a fair deal for both the men and women of the Kingston Fire Department and for the Kingston taxpayers. I want to thank the KPPFA for the service they provide to our community and for being willing to work with us during the negotiation process.”

Common Council President Shaut has allowed the agreement to be brought before the Special Finance Meeting on October 4, and will be voted on by the full council on October 5, 2021. If approved by the Council, the agreement will allow retro payments to be issued for the years of 2020 and 2021.

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