Some Chicago firefighters object to hiring initiative

DNAinfo Chicago has published an article discussing a growing controversy among some Chicago firefighters regarding a new city hiring initiative that gives preferential treatment to graduates of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system.

Union firefighters are considering legal action over the city’s decision to prioritize CPS graduates in the hiring process for fire department positions, even as Mayor Rahm Emanuel is promoting a new round of recruitment. The mayor’s office recently highlighted an online application portal for the Fire Department, which is open until September 16. The application costs $30, with a written exam scheduled for December for qualified candidates.

The job posting clearly outlines several groups that receive preference in hiring, including those who have completed fire or police training, relatives of those who died in the line of duty, veterans, and CPS graduates. However, it's this last provision that has sparked significant backlash from some firefighters.

Tom Ryan, president of the city’s firefighter union, expressed concerns about the policy, saying, “There’s been an outcry by our membership on some of this. They feel that being taxpayers and citizens should be enough — that all children who live in Chicago should be treated equally.”

The hiring notice, posted online last week, states, “The City of Chicago offers a CPS Graduate Preference to high school graduates from the Chicago Public School system.” Mayor Emanuel has frequently promoted this policy as a way to encourage students to stay in school and earn their diplomas.

Mayoral spokeswoman Kelley Quinn explained, “The hiring preference policy encourages Chicago Public School students to stay in school and get their diploma so they are prepared for college and a career.” She also cited a city policy requiring that at least 20% of candidates referred for positions with CPS consideration must be CPS graduates.

Despite these claims, some union members are not convinced. David Quintavalle, a firefighter union board member, wrote on Facebook: “I, and numerous union members, are outraged that the city would harm so many other qualified applicants who attended private schools.”

Quintavalle added, “The union has been contacted to explore the possibility of litigating this issue on behalf of our members’ families before anyone is harmed. Many of our members have sent their children to private schools for personal or religious reasons.”

Ryan emphasized that the union’s objection isn’t necessarily about passing the profession down through generations. He didn’t mention litigation directly but said the issue is still open for discussion, with plenty of time before the December exam. He noted that the city just announced the new hiring round last week, adding, “Things could certainly change.”

However, Quintavalle warned that if the union doesn’t take legal action, “We, the members, will have to take it upon ourselves to stop this injustice.” He argued, “It’s not enough that our members must live in the city and pay taxes that fund the CPS system, but now you must send your child to a CPS school to get a preference in the upcoming firefighter’s exam. This is pure discrimination, and the city should not promote this type of behavior.”

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