Boise Fire Dept. CLA Negotiations - Day 7

This was a negotiation meeting between the City of Boise and the Boise Fire Department held on July 3, 2026, focusing on collective labor agreement (CLA) terms. The discussion centered heavily on compensation proposals, including base wage increases, career development pay structures, specialty team pay, and benefits such as parental leave and sick leave. The city presented a package with a one-time 3% restructuring payment and subsequent 1% base raises over several years, which the union found insufficient compared to general city employee raises. Detailed cost analyses were reviewed, including the financial impact of career development programs, workers' compensation hours, and health-related proposals like physicals. Both parties discussed budget constraints, revenue forecasts, and the challenge of balancing fair firefighter compensation with taxpayer affordability. Action items included further costing analysis and preparation of counter proposals for upcoming sessions.