There are 4 article(s) tagged Memphis Firefighters Association:

• February 2023

  • President of firefighters union defends department in Tyre Nichols case

    The head of the union representing city firefighters defended the department’s employees in a letter to City Council members. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 11, 2023

• October 2022

  • Opinion: Hiring more police in Memphis is now possible

    One of the leaders of the Memphis police union argues that at a time when the national competition for police officers is fierce, Memphis has laid the groundwork for long-term sustained success in hiring police and fighting crime.

    By John Covington October 06, 2022

• May 2021

  • City Council sides with firefighters union in contract impasse

    The council approved on first reading an ordinance that forbids dumping belongings in an eviction on public rights of way and approved on the second of three readings the creation of a Crosstown Historic District Overlay governed by the Memphis Landmarks Commission.

    By Bill Dries May 19, 2021

• October 2019

  • Voters approve half-cent sales tax increase

    Memphis voters approved raising the sales tax rate to restore health care benefits and pensions for first responders. 

    By Yolanda Jones October 03, 2019