Zionsville Fire Department firefighters say yes to union 

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh

Zionsville firefighters voted to strengthen ties with their union during secret ballot voting that occurred Sept. 16 to 18.

With 76 percent of firefighters voting in favor of the change, the International Association of Firefighters Local 4416 is now the exclusive recognized representative of ZFD.

“Zionsville firefighters are pleased with the outcome of last week’s election and look forward to continued dialogue with decision makers to exchange ideas for a best practices approach to a growing all hazardous response department,” said Tony Murray, president of IAFF 4416. “An affiliation with the IAFF and the state association is an investment in the career of a professional firefighter.”

Town councilors stated that they were against the change because the new relationship could put stress on the relationship between the firefighters and elected officials and lead to labor negotiations in the future.

“While disappointed with the outcome, we are not entirely surprised as most professional fire departments in neighboring communities are represented by the IAFF union,” Town Council President Steve Mundy said. “We will continue to work with our employees to assure that we retain open communications with them and listen to their input.”

ZFD has been affiliated with the union since 2014. Firefighters may choose whether or not to join the union on an individual basis.


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