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That council group reluctantly included the plan to debt-finance the firefighter back pay and the settlements in the budget that eventually passed, but those proposals originated with the mayor.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Brian Miller, who was fired in June 2019 for hiding behind his car as the first shots rang out at the school, got his job back with back pay less than a year later after an arbitrator ruled in his favor.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and damages, including back pay, attorney’s fees and other relief.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
McCoul is also asking for damages, back pay and to be reinstated to her position.
—Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Brian Miller, who was fired in June 2019 for hiding behind his car as the first shots rang out at the school, got his job back with back pay less than a year later after an arbitrator ruled in his favor.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and damages, including back pay, attorney’s fees and other relief.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
McCoul is also asking for damages, back pay and to be reinstated to her position.
—Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Back pay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20pay. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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