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City of El Paso, firefighters union continue negotiations as key financial issues remain
By Diana Castillo at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The City of El Paso and the El Paso Association of Firefighters Local 51 continued negotiations Tuesday, July 14 on a new collective bargaining agreement, reaching some common ground on several smaller contract items while leaving key financial issues unresolved. The City ...
Key takeaway The City and the union have been negotiating for months.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The ongoing negotiations between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Association of Firefighters Local 51 have significant implications for public safety in the community. As the city's firefighters continue to work without a new collective bargaining agreement, the unresolved key financial issues pose a challenge to the city's budget and its ability to retain and recruit qualified firefighters. The El Paso community relies heavily on its firefighters to respond to emergencies and protect its residents, making it crucial that the city and the union reach a mutually beneficial agreement. The city's ability to balance its budget while also ensuring that its firefighters are fairly compensated will be closely watched in the coming weeks. The outcome of these negotiations will have a direct impact on the level of service that the city's fire department can provide to its residents, making it a critical issue for the community to follow.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The City of El Paso and the El Paso Association of Firefighters Local 51 continued negotiations Tuesday, July 14 on a new collective bargaining agreement, reaching some common ground on several smaller contract items while leaving key financial issues unresolved. The City ...
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