San Francisco Fire Fighters Finalize Contract

August 15, 2007 -- San Francisco, CA Local 798 has finalized contract negotiations with the City and County of San Francisco. The agreement, which was ratified August 14 by the membership, includes a 27 percent pay raise over the four-year term of the contract. Local 798 had been in negotiations with the City and County since February 2007.

Local 798 President John Hanley thanks the membership and IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger and his office for their help and influence in reaching the agreement, and recognizes the support of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom who stepped in when talks broke down.