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Download: MUP-18-6943 Town of Scituate Notice of Compliance.pdf
Download: Hearing Officer Decision 09-10-21.PDF
Complaint Issued Against Town of Scituate For Changing Fire Promotional Process Without Bargaining
April 15, 2015Following an investigation, the Department of Labor Relations today issued a complaint alleging that the Town of Scituate violated its legal obligations to Scituate Firefighters Union, Local 1464 by unilaterally adding components to Lieutenant promotional process. Attorney Patrick Bryant represented Local 1464 during the DLR investigation.
For decades, the Town relied exclusively upon standard Civil Service process to promote fire fighters to the rank of Lieutenant. Candidates were ranked based upon a mixture of examination score (80 percent of ranking) and education and experience (20 percent of ranking). In December 2014, the Town changed the process by adding an assessment center and/or oral interview component. The Town provided no notice to the Union or opportunity to bargain prior to adding these components.
The validity of the Town's actions now will be determined through an evidentiary hearing by a DLR hearing officer and by the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board
Staffing ULP
The Town of Scituate states that they will comply with the DLR and CERB decisions, yet has not produced clear proof of such compliance. They state that Local 1464's suggestions for staffing are "nonsensical and detrimental to the health and safety of Scituate residents'. So is an Engine Company staffed by one firefighter. See the Town's response.Read More...
DLR Ruling re. Eng 1 staffing
First-Ever ULP Based On Fire Science Results in Major Ruling That Town Has Obligation To Bargain Before Reducing Fire Engine Staffing September 10, 2021 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a company of at least four personnel respond to a fire alarm.Read More...
2020 MARINE CORPS TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN
Once again, the Scituate Fire Fighters Local 1464 IAFF and the Scituate Fire Department will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for needy children at each of our 3 firehouses: 149 First Parish Road, 800 Chief Justice Cushing Highway and 4 River Street (Humarock). 2020 has proven to be a difficult year for many. Please help to make the Holiday Season bright for children in need.Read More...
Complaint Issued Against Town of Scituate For Changing Fire Promotional Process Without Bargaining
Complaint Issued Against Town of Scituate For Changing Fire Promotional Process Without Bargaining
April 15, 2015Following an investigation, the Department of Labor Relations today issued a complaint alleging that the Town of Scituate violated its legal obligations to Scituate Firefighters Union, Local 1464 by unilaterally adding components to Lieutenant promotional process. Attorney Patrick Bryant represented Local 1464 during the DLR investigation.
For decades, the Town relied exclusively upon standard Civil Service process to promote fire fighters to the rank of Lieutenant. Candidates were ranked based upon a mixture of examination score (80 percent of ranking) and education and experience (20 percent of ranking). In December 2014, the Town changed the process by adding an assessment center and/or oral interview component. The Town provided no notice to the Union or opportunity to bargain prior to adding these components.
The validity of the Town's actions now will be determined through an evidentiary hearing by a DLR hearing officer and by the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board
SFD study 2014