Join the Firefighters and your Neighbors by voting YES on BINDING ArbiTRaTION for FF - for a Safe, Fair, and Efficient Austin

Early Voting is April 19 - April 27, 2021

Election Day is Saturday, May 1, 2021

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2021 - What’s at Stake

2021 is upon us and AFA’s mission to strengthen policies, practices, and solutions that translate into positive outcomes for Austin firefighters and the City of Austin is more important than ever.

We believe the City of Austin deserves fair, safe, and efficient firefighter services. Our proposed ballot initiative will update our Charter, the document that guides our organization, to allow for third-party intervention if at any point negotiations with the City of Austin come to a deadlock.

AFA’s Binding Arbitration will streamline and solve negotiation issues that may arise between the City of Austin and the firefighters. This keeps the process balanced so that both parties can arrive at an efficient, fair decision that keeps everyone safe.

 
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the vocabulary

Austin’s City Charter:

Austin’s city charter is a legal document that guides the City of Austin.

Binding arbitration: 

Binding arbitration is a tool to resolve a dispute. It means that if two parties cannot come to a decision, a third party will work to help come to a resolution based on facts. Binding arbitration is used to streamline negotiation discussions to allow for an impartial dispute resolution.

Impasse:

Impasse means deadlock. Two parties cannot reach an agreement. This happens when you reach a stalemate.


 
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binding arbitration supports Austin firefighters And the COMMUNITY

Supporting Binding Arbitration means you stand behind Austin firefighters and the three pillars that we stand on:

Safety - Allow Austin firefighters to remain focused on safety by providing support and resources that you and your family deserve.

Fair - Grant both the City and Austin firefighters equal standing during the negotiation process to ensure decisions are made impartially and in the best interest of citizens.

Efficient - Streamline operation processes, reduce waste, and create a consistent process system that leads to long-term taxpayer savings and better firefighter services.

Want to Learn More?

For a Deeper Dive on Binding Artibration, Click Here. If you’d like to learn more about AFA’s 2021 efforts, you can download a copy of the City Charter Amendment language here. Additionally, you can contact Bob Nicks, President of Austin Firefighters Association at 512-217-3474 or at bob_nicks@yahoo.com.

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