City, union still in talks

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The City Council discussed ongoing union negotiations during its Dec. 11 meeting.

City Finance Director Stanley Schubert also provided insight into a proposed change in staffing.

“The only two items are one extra FTE (full-time equivalent employee) for the Fire Department that’s paid through the Library District, and one FTE which is part of the building and planning department,” he said.

Schubert further touched upon the collective bargaining processes underway.

“If we can get an agreement in place at the first of the year, we can retroactively get it approved,” he added, wit...