Columbus, firefighters OK new contract, 17.5% raise

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement between the city and the union representing Columbus firefighters, Local #67 of the International Association of Firefighters.

The contract outlines wages, hours, and other terms of employment. Some highlights include 17.5% raises across the board over the next three years.

Negotiations on the deal ended in September 2023, but then conversations continued until they went to a third party to help resolve disputes in the negotiations.