Abbey Marshall at Ideastream Public Media reports Firefighters represented by Cleveland Firefighters Local 93 have agreed to a new three-year contract with the City, which includes a 21% pay increase during that time. Mayor Justin Bibb said the raise for First Responders is intended to address "historic pay inequities," especially as the department struggles with recruitment and retention. "This contract represents more than numbers on a page," Chief Anthony Luke said. "It represents a renewed commitment to the brave Firefighters, the Men and Women who serve and protect this City every single day. It reflects shared values of respect, safety and professionalism." A Firefighter with experience of two years or more in Cleveland made about $78,000 before the new contract. The Fire Department is 19 Firefighters short of its budgeted staffing of 757.

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