The Boston Firefighters Union is suing Massachusetts after the state recently canceled its civil service exams.
The Boston Firefighters Union is suing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over what it is calling an"urgent public safety threat," after the state recently canceled civil service exams indefinitely.
The Massachusetts Civil Service Commission suspended the exams over a 2009 lawsuit brought forward by the police unions claiming the exams discriminate against minority employees. "It's directly detrimental to public safety, which is our number one concern," said Dillon."As firefighters, we rely critically on skilled and capable officers on the ground."
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