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Hiring Freeze Impact on Overtime Costs – Is it Measurable? [Video]

Posted by Jackie Belasky

Apr 27, 2016 10:29:31 AM

Faced with increasing overtime costs, city officials in Portland, Maine have secured a significant concession from the firefighters' union.  The Portland Press-Herald reports that the city will be asked to approve a new contract with firefighters that will fill vacant positions and cut overtime.

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