Deal struck with Manteca Firefighters to open Union Contract and Reduce Salaries, Benefits, and Overtime

On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, Firefighters agreed to the Manteca Fire Chief’s proposal to open their Union contract and reduce salary, benefits, and overtime. The heart of the proposal includes Firefighters giving up a 4% cost of living raise, reducing the number of firefighters allowed off each shift, reducing overtime, and the rollout of a command staff reorganization plan. The reorganization plan will be brought to the Manteca City Council for approval Tuesday, June 16th.

The entire proposal will result in savings to the City’s General Fund in excess of 1 million dollars. This plan is the latest of many efforts by the City of Manteca to deal with the downturn in economy and City’s budget deficit.