The London fire chief also expressed satisfaction with the agreement. The City of London and the London Professional Fire Fighters Association (LPFFA) have ratified a collective agreement for the next five years. Lori Hamer, London`s fire chief, said the agreement reflects the hard work and commitment both sides have brought to the negotiating table. The agreement will enter into force on January 1, 2020 and expire on December 31, 2024. The new five-year contract includes salary increases for each of the five years, improved performance, a broader process for promotions and cost containment measures. At a demonstration of improved relations, the City of London and the two unions representing firefighters and the police ratified a new collective agreement. The agreement also provides for a more competitive aid procedure for district leaders as well as a clarification of promotional qualifications. In addition, there will be new rates of pay for professional firefighters. Helmer said the agreement offered safe costs for residents and taxpayers, as well as stability for employees and the group. The London Police Services Board and the London Police Association say a new four-year deal has been reached, retroactive to January 2019. 2019.
London firefighters have a new five-year collective agreement. “The LPFFA worked with the group to reach an agreement that included both wage improvements and performance, while ensuring a balance for taxpayers,” said LPFFA President Jason Timlick in a statement. “On behalf of the City Council and the municipality, I would like to thank the collective agreement commissions for the group and the association for their hard work. Through your efforts, the city has been able to negotiate a renewed collective agreement that provides residents and taxpayers with cost security and stability for employees and the company. “This agreement reflects the hard work and commitment demonstrated by both sides at the negotiating table,” Fire Chief Lori Hamer said in the statement. “The result is good for the members of the LPFFA, for the London firefighters and for the community.” “We are pleased to have this collective agreement with our firefighters,” Deputy Mayor Jesse Helmer said in a statement.