As part of the ruling, Judge Farley said, “Much, or all, of the loss about which the Union complains derives from lost wages and fringe benefits. This loss may be recompensed by monetary awards. Further, although the Union expresses legitimate health and safety concerns, the City’s response indicates that increased use of mutual aid will eliminate or lessen the risks of the inherently dangerous task of firefighting. Although the City’s anticipated actions may not eliminate the possibility of irreparable harm resulting from the Union’s health and safety concerns, the Union has not shown the possibility of harm to be ‘imminent, not remote or speculative.’”
