Collective Bargaining - Fire 7/08/2026

The City of El Paso, Texas held a collective bargaining meeting on July 8, 2026, focused primarily on negotiations related to the Fire Department's labor contract. Key procurement-related discussions included compensation proposals involving a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment and embedded 5% step increases, with an overall contract cost estimated at $56 million over four years. The city and union reviewed various incentive pay items, including pay for field training officers, medical mentors, and certification increases, with several proposals tentatively agreed upon or accepted by both parties. Other procurement-relevant topics included language clarifications on payroll deductions for supplemental insurance providers compliant with city vendor policies, uniform allowance adjustments, and the establishment of labor-management committees to oversee future bargaining and operational matters. Several items were tabled for further review, and the parties agreed to continue discussions in subsequent meetings. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but multiple tentative agreements and rejections were acknowledged by both sides.