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
Since he was a child, Macomb Police Academy graduate Carson Washburn always knew he wanted to become a police officer. So, when he was presented the Robert Figurski Award at graduation, he was especially proud to be recognized for his performance in the academy.
“I know I looked into a posted article about that early on in the academy.
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.
New three-year agreement expires June 30, 2027.
Wages:
$1 per hour effective July 1, 2024.
5% increase effective July 1, 2024.
5% increase effective July 1, 2025.
5% increase effective July 1, 2026.
* In the first year of the contract, Employees received a $1 per hour increase plus a 5% raise.
