Boise Fire Dept. CLA Negotiations - Day 9

This was a negotiation meeting held on July 15, 2026, involving the Boise Fire Department and City of Boise representatives focused on the Collective Labor Agreement (CLA) updates. The discussions centered on revising the career ladder pay structure, including a proposal to grandfather existing firefighters in their current working out of class (WOC) pay differentials while new hires would follow the updated pay steps. The parties also addressed specialty team pay, proposing an increase to 15% to correct a 20-year erosion in value, paramedic pay adjustments, and physical fitness assessments outside the CLA. Additionally, wage increases were proposed with a reopener clause tied to sick leave costs, and longevity pay was discussed with a freeze at 25 years. The meeting included detailed review of contract language, cost modeling, and plans for further caucusing to finalize counter proposals. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but significant procurement-related budget and compensation adjustments were negotiated.