F.I.R.E. fights unfair hiring practices: St.Louis American
Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:20 am | Updated: 1:22 pm, Tue May 31, 2011. By Abram L. Pruitt Jr., F.I.R.E. president | 0 comments On Friday May 27, 2011 a jury deliberated for about five hours and found the City guilty of discrimination against Deputy Fire Chief Charles Coyle. Chief Coyle, Fire Marshal for

Rift in St. Louis Fire Department Over Pension Negotiations
Brian Kelly March 4, 2011 3:08 PM ST. LOUIS (KMOX)-As negotiations continue with the city over pension and budget issues, a rift is forming among St. Louis firefighters. The Firefighters Institute for Racial Equality, which represents most of the department’s African-American firefighters, says IFF Local 73 officials are not including them and their concerns in
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