New four-year agreement expires Sept. 30, 2028.
Wages:
10% increase effective Oct. 1, 2024.
3% increase effective Oct. 1, 2025.
3% increase effective Oct. 1, 2026.
3% increase effective Oct. 1, 2027.
*Due to the significant wage increase in the first year, and the 19% increase over the life of the contract, the prior $2,000 yearly bonus was removed.
Last week, Michigan’s top business, political, and civic leaders convened for the 2025 Detroit Regional Chamber Policy Conference on Mackinac Island. The annual event sets the tone for statewide priorities, partnerships, and the political mood ahead of a major election year.
Register today for NAPO’s 47th Annual Convention set for July 20 – 23, 2025 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix. Participate in setting NAPO’s legislative priorities for the 119th Congress, elect NAPO’s Leadership, and learn about the latest developments in police policies and services from prominent law enforcement officials.
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New three-year agreement expires March 31, 2027.
Wages:
3% increase effective April 1, 2024.
3% increase effective April 1, 2025.
3% increase effective April 1, 2026.
Contract Language: Several contract language improvements were made.
Retirement: The Employer increased the amount they match Employees’ 401K contributions from up to 5% to up to 7%.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Village of Sebewaing Department of Public Works (DPW) Employees were at a ‘stalemate’ with their old representation, so when they heard the Sebewaing Police were looking into joining the Police Officers Labor Council (POLC), it piqued their interest.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Sebewaing Police Officer Drew Gokey was on the job for a short period of time before he realized the officers’ representation was lacking. So, he encouraged them to join the Union he had success with at his previous department.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
The primary reason Cass City Police voted to join the POLC was legal protection, but the group’s Local President had nothing but praise for the additional excellent benefits they received during contract negotiations.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Since the 1970s, the Royal Oak Police Officers Association (ROPOA) has represented itself, with the help of a hired labor attorney. But changing times led them to seek formal representation with the Police Officers Labor Council (POLC).
“Over the years, there’s been the ask and the push by the membership to maybe join a bigger union.
New three-year agreement expires June 30, 2027.
Wages:
5% increase effective July 1, 2024.
3% increase effective July 1, 2025.
3% increase effective July 1, 2026.
Health Care: The Employer provided a 5% reduction in health care premium costs to members. The Dental coverage annual benefit increased to $1,500 per person.
New three-year agreement expires June 30, 2027.
Wages:
3% to 5% wage adjustment based on job classification effective July 1, 2024.
3% increase effective July 1, 2025.
2% increase effective July 1, 2026.
Manning & Safety: DPS Supervisors will receive a minimum of 3 hours of pay on call-ins. Employees will receive $300 Incentive Pay for using 1 day or less of Sick Time in a year.
