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• Verner, fire union reached deal

  January 7, 2012 in City on Page A5 Former Spokane Mayor Mary Verner and the leadership of the city’s fire union tentatively agreed to a new contract in the final days of Verner’s term. But the deal still … 2

• 2011 Spokane budget limits layoffs

  December 23, 2010 in City on Page A5 What started out as 71 city of Spokane layoffs has dwindled to only a couple. In September, Mayor Mary Verner announced that 71 employees would lose their job the day … 6

• City contemplates pink slips for 120

  August 3, 2010 in City More than 120 city employees could face pink slips at the end of the year unless city unions agree to concessions or the City Council increases taxes, officials warned Tuesday. … 21

• Union releases deal’s terms

  November 22, 2009 in City on Page B1 City Hall’s largest union will give up half of its promised 2010 pay raise to prevent layoffs, if the Spokane City Council signs off on a new agreement. Officials last … 5

• City, police deal would let Spokane hire 10 officers

  November 12, 2009 in City on Page A5 A tentative deal Spokane city leaders made this week with the Spokane Police Guild would save 12 police officer positions next year, city administrators said Wednesday. The guild is the … 1

• City, Police Guild still in talks

    October 21, 2009 in City on Page A5 Spokane Police Guild members say they remain open to contract concessions to help the city balance its 2010 budget. 1

• Wages & means

  July 12, 2009 in City on Page A1 Jobs with great pay and excellent benefits can be hard to come by in a recession – but not necessarily at City Hall. The city of Spokane hasn’t stopped filling … 17

• City to lay off nine as new building slows

    January 27, 2009 in City on Page A1 A sharp decline in construction activity in Spokane has caused the loss of nine city jobs. The cuts announced Monday are the first layoffs at City Hall as a result … 1