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Globe Editorial

City Council must put an end to indefensible firefighter raise

April 21, 2010

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An arbitrator's award of 19 percent raises for city firefighters over a four-year contract is grossly disproportionate to wage hikes in the private sector and most public workers. The City Council, which usually accepts such awards almost automatically, must reject it this time. (Full article: 517 words)

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