2 years ago
STOCKTON, CA - It's just not the type of offer you hear these days: someone willing to take less money for the work they do.
But that's what Stockton firefighters have offered as the city tries to solve it's $23 million deficit.
"This is an actual pay cut. We have a deal out there to save the city $10.3 million," said firefighter and union representative Dave Macedo.
Macedo said union members will vote on giving back a 3.6 percent pay increase that began over the summer. He was confident the offer will be accepted because the alternative (equipment and personnel cuts) wasn't popular.
"I felt our guys would be willing to take money out of their pockets to prevent that from happening. That's who we are," said Macedo.
Stockton firefighters are willing to give, if the city gives back. Under the deal, the city would have to restore the salaries by 2011. Also, the city would promise not to make any layoffs or station closures in that time.
Union members will vote on the proposal in early December.
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