2026- Medford Firefighters Union Local 1032 vs. City of Medford

Written By Colleen Howard

An arbitrator ruled that the City of Medford lacked just cause to discipline a firefighter, overturning a demotion, suspension, overtime ban, and fitness-for-duty requirement. The grievant was fully reinstated to Captain, awarded back pay and benefits, reimbursed for expenses, and had all discipline removed from their record.

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