FLRA Rules in Favor of Local F-263

July 12, 2010 – The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) has ruled in favor of the Federal Firefighters of Hawaii Local F-263, ordering the Department of the Navy to rescind the suspensions of two fire fighters and restore their pay with interest. The FLRA dismissed the exceptions filed by the Department of the Navy in 2009. The Arbitrator also granted the union legal fees in the sum of $39,525.

Local F-263 President Reid Shimabukuro says, “We are extremely pleased with FLRA’s ruling. We’ve taken on a giant with the Navy and came out victorious.