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City, firefighters square off over promotions

The simmering dispute between the Havre chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters and the city flared into the open again Wednesday.

Both sides argued before the City Council’s Police and Fire Committee at a special noon meeting Wednesday.

The union contends that management is seeking to retaliate against firefighter D.J. Olson, the union president, by denying him a chance at a promotion.

Management says it is acting within its rights in taking the action it is taking.

While there is a history of discord between management and labor in the department, Cody McLain, the union’s g...

 

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