Medford Firefighters vs. Mayor: Sick Time Scandal Explodes

In a recent development from Medford, firefighters are at the center of a controversy involving allegations of abusing sick time, sparking a heated debate with the city's mayor. The issue came to light when the mayor pointed out an unusual pattern of sick calls among firefighters, notably when 21 out of 23 firefighters called out sick for their day shifts, only to return for the night shift, potentially to earn overtime. This move reportedly cost the city a staggering $92,000 in sick and overtime pay.
Local 1032 Medford Fire Union President Eddie Buckley defended the firefighters, stating that they were merely exercising their contractual rights. However, the situation has raised questions about the integrity of sick time use and its impact on the city's budget, which stands at $480,338,500 for 2023-2025. The controversy deepens as firefighters criticize the mayor's investigation into their sick calls and his intentions to choose the next fire chief, dismissing these actions as "rumors and gossip."
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