Houston firefighters hearing details of agreement signed by mayor, union president
Houston firefighters have gathered to hear details of the historic agreement signed by Mayor John Whitmire and the Union President this week.
Texas Supreme Court in favor of collective bargaining to resolve Houston firefighters' contract dispute
A long-simmering financial feud between Houston firefighters and the city finally got some clarity on Friday from the Texas Supreme Court, which overturned 'Prop B' and reaffirmed the need for collective bargaining.
Appeals court rules Prop. B constitutional, nearly 3 years after Houston vote
An appeals court has ruled Proposition B, the measure that grants Houston firefighters pay parity with Houston police officers, is constitutional.
City to deliver Houston firefighters a long awaited raise
This comes after a lengthy battle between the city and firefighters for wage increases.
Appeals Court rules for Firefighters, how much will it cost Houston?
This week's panel discusses the recent ruling from the 14th Court of Appeals that supports union bargaining rights and moves Houston's firefighters closer to a conclusion to their fight with the city over back pay.
Houston firefighters seeking wage hike win major court ruling
Houston firefighters scored an impressive legal victory during an ongoing battle with Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Lt. Governor offers to broker labor deal between firefighters, Houston mayor
After years of stalled contract negotiations and with the process still locked in a bitter stalemate, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has offered to intervene.
Some Houston Firefighters claim they weren’t paid while in quarantine
As the pandemic lingers on in America's fourth-largest metropolis, another serious grievance has emerged between Houston's rank and file firefighters and the city government they serve.
Houston fire union, fire chief disagree on reason for critical shortage of firefighters
Houston's fire department is dealing with a critical shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some are saying it's not just the current health crisis that's to blame, it's also the repercussions of Prop B.
Houston Fire Dept. 'severely understaffed' for busy July Fourth weekend
The Houston Fire Department reports it is suffering staff shortages thanks to Prop B and COVID-19. The department is worried about coverage over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Union Chief says Houston is “hemorrhaging” firefighters
Houston Professional Firefighter Association President Marty Lancton says between 80-85 of his members have resigned since January 1 – most to accept jobs with higher-paying departments.
Dallas Fire Fighters offer jobs to Houston firefighters after Mayor Turner's re-election
After Mayor Sylvester Turner won his re-election on Saturday, Dallas Fire Fighters Association reached out to Houston firefighters on Twitter offering them a higher starting salary.
Mediation meltdown again - What's Your Point?
This week’s panel: Ben Streusand, conservative commentator, “Three Amigos”, KSEV Radio; Mary Moreno, Communication Chief for The Texas Organizing Project; Bob Price, Associate Editor for Breitbart Texas; Mustafa Tameez, democratic consultant, FOX 26 political contributor; Charles Blain, Urban Reform; Antonio Diaz, writer, educator and radio host, discuss the on-going attempts...
FOX 26 News' Jonathan Martins sits down with Mayor Turner following Prop B ruling
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Proposition B ruled unconstitutional Wednesday
FOX 26 News' Jonathan Martin and Natasha Geigel
Prop B ruled unconstitutional
FOX 26 News reporter Natasha Geigel
Firefighters to appeal after judge rules Prop B unconstitutional
FOX 26 News reporter Damali Keith
220 firefighter pink slips - What's Your Point?
220 firefighter pink slips - What's Your Point?
City council votes to layoff 220 firefighters to pay for Prop B
FOX 26 News reporter Greg Groogan
Day 2 of mediation between city, police and firefighters over Prop B
FOX 26 News reporter Ivory Hecker