The labor union representing Phoenix (Ariz.) fire dispatchers says the regional comm center is understaffed, leading to calls being put on hold during busy periods. Fire officials say that funding shortages have required budget cuts, which has slowed the hiring of new dispatchers. The center’s dispatchers filed a grievance earlier this year over the staffing issue, but an arbitrator denied their complalint. Read more about the debate here.
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