The union representing Oak Brook firefighters had its first negotiations session for a new contract with representatives of the village Monday, nearly nine months after the previous deal expired.
Union president Dave Kornfeind, an Oak Brook firefighter/paramedic, said firefighters presented proposals for a new contract, but wouldn't provide details. The next negotiations session is scheduled for Oct. 14.
"We have agreed to not discuss specifics while negotiations are ongoing," Kornfeind said. "There are several economic and several non-economic issues we're negotiating."
Fire Chief Barry Liss said the contract covers all sworn firefighter/paramedics and lieutenant/paramedics, totaling 28 people.