In Pawtucket, R.I., tensions escalated between the city and the firefighters union after an investigation found eight firefighters possibly engaged in criminal activity, violating public trust. Four firefighters were fired while four others resigned, with three applying for retirement. The city attorney indicated ongoing criminal investigations prohibit disclosure of specific misconduct details, but affirmed it questioning their fitness for duty. The union’s president contested the terminations as unjust, citing the firefighters' exemplary service records and expressing concerns over the investigation's transparency.
The binding arbitration process protects our membership from this form of ill-advised and unjust terminations, said union president Erik Cordeiro following the termination of four firefighters.
The city of Pawtucket, R.I. investigated eight firefighters for misconduct, finding they engaged in possible criminal activity resulting in violations of the public trust.
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