Boise Fire Dept. CLA Negotiations - Day 10

This was a negotiation meeting held on July 29, 2026, between the City of Boise and the Boise Fire Department union representatives focusing on contract labor agreement (CLA) discussions. The primary procurement-related topics included detailed discussions on career ladder pay structures, working out of class (WOC) pay percentages, special teams pay increases, base wage adjustments, sick leave payout proposals, and authorized staffing levels. The city presented a counterproposal increasing WOC pay to 3% for all ranks, which raised costs by approximately $900,000 over four years compared to previous proposals. The union proposed a 50% increase in special teams pay and adjustments to base wages, while also suggesting modifications to sick leave payouts, including a phased approach to retirement sick leave sell-downs. Both parties debated the complexities and cost implications of grandfathering current firefighters into new pay plans and the administrative challenges of managing multiple pay structures. The city expressed concerns about the financial and administrative risks of certain sick leave proposals and preferred a pilot approach. Discussions also covered authorized strength language to better define operational staffing counts. The meeting concluded with plans for further caucusing and a follow-up session the next morning to refine proposals and work toward a final agreement. No formal votes were recorded during this session.