For example, collective bargaining for firefighters and public safety workers -- that was something that I thought was important.

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The measure would also impose a temporary income tax on residents of counties unable to pay for public safety workers due to budget cuts.

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For one, a far bigger chunk of city pensions go to public safety workers, cops and firefighters, whose riskier jobs demand higher salaries and shorter careers.

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