KINGSTON – The City of Kingston has reached a new five-year bargaining agreement with the Kingston Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 461. The common council must approve the contract.
The agreement includes a 2.5 percent retroactive raise for firefighters and dispatchers for 2020 and 2021, and a 2.75 percent raise in 2022 and 2023, with a 2.5 percent raise in 2024.
Longevity pay will be increased by $50 for each tier.
“The membership would like to thank this administration for supporting us throughout the pandemic,” said Union President Bryan Cafaldo. “We believe this is a fair deal for all parties involved and we’re honored to serve the residents of this great City.”
Mayor Steven Noble said the contract “is a fair deal for both the men and women of the Kingston Fire Department and for the Kingston taxpayers. I want to thank the KPPFA for the service they provide to our community and for being willing to work with us during the negotiation process.”
Common Council President Shaut has allowed the agreement to be brought before the Special Finance Meeting on October 4 and will be voted on by the full council on October 5. If approved by the council, the agreement will allow retro payments to be issued for the years of 2020 and 2021.
