Summary
Two unions representing over 200 employees said the city's 2% offers fall below inflation and cited unpaid 2008-era wage sacrifices. The city manager says 17 meetings have occurred and a deal is near.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Wage increases will affect the city budget; proposed offers start at 2% versus roughly 3.8% inflation.
A fair settlement benefits city workers and retention of skilled staff.
Employees face eroding purchasing power if offers stay below inflation; taxpayers bear increased labor costs.
Mentions & discussions (6)
CITY COUNCIL — October 20, 2026
The last open labor deal is done: a three-year contract with the General Services unit covering streets, water, sewer and garbage workers, with raises of at least 3% then 2%.
CITY COUNCIL — September 21, 2026
The Council approved a new MOU with the city's technical and support services union, including salary schedules through 2028, plus new job classifications from a citywide classification study. This affects pay and career structures for a chunk of city staff.
CITY COUNCIL — September 15, 2026
Operating Engineers Local 3 says some classifications will start below market and stay below inflation under the city's last, best and final offer. The parties meet once more before possible mediation.
CITY COUNCIL — September 1, 2026
Union representatives told the council the city and its operating engineers and technical workers (214 employees) are at impasse, asking for market-median wages in year one, saying members are struggling with housing and food costs.
CITY COUNCIL — August 18, 2026
Two unions representing over 200 employees said the city's 2% offers fall below inflation and cited unpaid 2008-era wage sacrifices. The city manager says 17 meetings have occurred and a deal is near.
CITY COUNCIL — June 16, 2026
MOUs and salary schedules covering police, fire, mid-management, and management employees were proposed, affecting the city's largest operating costs.
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