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Everyone has had it good for so long, that when hard times come, tuff and even bad decisions are made. Is the City in financial trouble due to lack of vision or mismanagement? Does the union leader and members think the public is stupid and not think there is abuse of sick leave taking place? The days of secrecy are over. If there are legitimate reasons why layoffs, cutbacks, shut downs, etc.. need to occur, then explain it and show it. The Us vs. Them mentality needs to end. People, things are not going to get better for some time. Good leaders lead, which may include cuts in the administration. That also means that leaders hold their members accountable. People, administrators and blue collar need to be thankful for their jobs, stop blaming each other, stop pointing fingers, stop accusing each other and do what is right for ALL the people. The FF’s didn’t create this problem, this budget problem didn’t happen overnight so why is it that they are the first on the chopping block? Has anyone sat down and openly and honestly discussed the issues facing the department/city? In the same manner, the FF’s need to do their job, not play this game with sick time. It’s sad when grown adults act like this because in the end, nobody wins and the City of Memphis becomes another blurb on the 6 o’clock news.

@Cripsin Glover - Striking? They are not striking! Why would you say they are? Do you know something not stated in the article. @Bruno Mars Black Man - Sounds like she needs a few spys to check up on the lowlife scum who are bilking the city with their Overtime scam. As far as depending upon them when there is a fire, the article leads one to believe one CANNOT depend upon them because of this union-sponsored ruse to steal taxpayer dollars.

I meant - at least they are NOT all out striking.

Firemen put their lives on the line and deserve to be respected as such. All I can say is, at least they are all out striking. I don't think anyone would like that. But, before the city cut their pay, cuts should have been made in those administration positions downtown. If all of them took a 4 - 6% the city would be out of debt.

Also janet diprizio has a spy working for Memphis fire her name is Linda Rogers a lazy paramedic fireman Janet explain your friendship with Linda, and explain how you come to her fire station to have talks with her you snake.

@frayserboi, Yea these same overpaid hose handlers are the same ones you depend on if your house catches on fire, why don't you start your own fire department

Make those over-paid hose handlers provide a Dr.'s excuse before being allowed to return to work, just as most of the private sector does....if they don't, Fire them & hire someone who wants to work, for crying out loud....