Everett, MA – November 26, 2012 – Everett Firefighters Local 143 will hold an informational picket tonight  at City Hall from 6pm to 8pm. More than 100 firefighters from Everett  and across the state are expected to converge on City Hall to support  their brothers and sisters from Everett.
 
This  picket is a result of Mayor Carlo DeMaria's total lack of respect for  firefighters and the collective bargaining law.  After conducting an  investigation, the Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations has found  probable cause to charge the city with five (5) violations of law  during negotiations and more charges are expected to be issued this  week. The Mayor has threatened to terminate the firefighters contract  for the first time in the history of Everett.
 
“This  picket is about the total lack of respect the Mayor has for Everett  firefighters and the state law,” said Craig Hardy, president of the  Everett Firefighters Local 143. “This picket is NOT about money or any  financial proposals the city has offered during current negotiations,  rather it is about Mayor DeMaria’s tactics during negotiations.”
 
Everett  Firefighters are part of the Professional Firefighters of  Massachusetts, a state organization representing more than 12,000  firefighters across the state.
 
WHO: Several firefighters from Everett and across the state
 
WHEN: TODAY, Monday, November 26, from 6pm to 8pm
 
WHERE: Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149
 
PRESS CONTACT: Melissa Hurley, 781-799-4406