• New three-year agreement expires Dec. 31, 2025.
• Wages:

6% increase effective Jan. 1, 2023 for DPW Foreman.
3.5% increase effective Jan. 1, 2023 for DPW Employees.
15% increase effective Jan. 1, 2023 for Clerical and Assistant City Clerk/IT Specialist.
4% increase effective Jan. 1, 2024 for DPW Foreman.
3% increase effective Jan. 1, 2024 for DPW Employees.
3.5% increase effective Jan. 1, 2024 for Clerical and Assistant City Clerk/IT Specialist.
2.5% increase effective Jan. 1, 2025 for all Unit Employees.

• Health Care: The Employer’s contribution to each Employee’s Health Savings Plan increased from $2,000 to $2,500 per year.
• Arbitration: The Employer and Union agree to utilize the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) to arbitrate.
• Bargaining Team: DPW Foreman Michael Lee and Clerk Danielle Hixson aided by GELC Labor Representative Chris Hild.