From the San Bernardino Sun, we get a detailed look into the ongoing legal battle between the city and its firefighters' union as part of the bankruptcy proceedings: In a recent development in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, San Bernardino officials achieved two key victories—both at the expense of the firefighters' union. Judge Meredith Jury issued a tentative ruling that approved the rejection of the existing collective bargaining agreement between the city and the firefighters. This allows the city to impose a new contract, giving it more control over staffing and financial obligations. The city argued that one of the main reasons for rejecting the current contract was to shift from a constant staffing model to a minimum staffing approach. This change would allow the city to leave certain firefighter positions unfilled when an employee is absent, significantly cutting down on the $4 million in annual overtime costs. Another reason cited was the continuation of retirement contributions that the city had previously covered, which would reduce firefighters’ take-home pay by nearly 14%. Despite this ruling, City Manager Allen Parker clarified that there are no immediate plans to implement a new contract right away, leaving a potential gap in labor relations. Judge Jury also emphasized that while she agreed to reject the current contract, she did not endorse any specific terms of the new one. She made it clear that the city cannot violate substantive law, including the city charter, which currently protects public safety salaries—even though this provision is up for a vote in November. Jury also noted that there’s no precedent for how long an imposed contract can last during bankruptcy. “It’s interim, but I don’t know how long that will be,†she said. “I think until a new collective bargaining agreement is reached or the bankruptcy plan is approved.†In another ruling, Judge Jury denied the firefighters’ request to lift the automatic stay, which prevents lawsuits against the city during bankruptcy. The union's attorneys want to argue in state court that the city didn't follow state labor laws during negotiations. Similar motions from police and fire unions are still pending after contracts were imposed in January 2013. The city’s legal team will draft an official order, giving the firefighters’ union until September 17 to object or submit an alternative proposal before a final hearing on September 19. Despite the lengthy explanation from the judge, firefighters' attorney Brian Goodrich accepted the ruling, though he reserved the right to appeal. The union’s main objection focused on the admissibility of evidence submitted by the city, which Judge Jury largely dismissed as not valid. However, they will have the chance to cross-examine the city’s financial consultant, Michael Busch of Urban Futures, who provided much of the data used to justify the current contract as a burden on the city. On Thursday, the city also announced that it had rescinded two firefighter layoff notices that had been approved as part of the budget. Additionally, four firefighter demotions are still being processed through the city’s internal appeals system. Other Transmission Related Parts Other Transmission Related Parts,Clutch Gear,Oil Return Tube,Driving Tooth HONG KONG CRS INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY LIMITED , https://www.crstrans.com