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Council debates DWP overtime changes after staff explanation of MOU implementations; item recorded with 9–1 tally Council heard an explanation from the Department of Water and Power and city staff about implementing negotiated pay provisions that raise overtime cutoffs for certain DWP engineer and architect classes; critics cited a 1994 CAO report alleging prior overtime abuse and questioned the fiscal implications; the matter was recorded with 9 ayes and 1 no and the ordinance was held for further action.

3 weeks ago

The Los Angeles City Council just voted on a controversial ordinance that could raise overtime pay for DWP engineers and architects, sparking fierce debate over cost and fairness!

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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3 weeks ago

Cheyenne firefighters’ union presses for market alignment as council disputes peer comparisons At a special Cheyenne City Council meeting, the IAFF Local 279 urged a structural fix to firefighter wage tables, citing pay gaps they say leave Cheyenne well behind regional peers; council members questioned the peer group and asked for more comparative data before agreeing on a remedy.

Cheyenne firefighters are calling for urgent wage adjustments, claiming they are being significantly underpaid compared to regional peers, and the City Council is now caught in a heated debate over the numbers.

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3 weeks ago

Union says Cheyenne firefighter pay is 'structural' behind peers; mayor disputes comparator choices During a special Cheyenne City Council meeting, a representative of the International Association of Firefighters Local 279 presented wage-study figures showing Cheyenne firefighters trailing regional peers by large margins; Mayor Collins questioned the peer set and asked for more data as the council voted to continue negotiations in executive session.

Cheyenne firefighters claim they're falling behind in pay by up to 34% compared to peers, but the mayor has his own numbers to dispute that!

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Board approves minutes, a tenure contract and capital purchases; schedules work session and moves into closed session on bargaining The Brainerd School Board approved meeting minutes, granted tenure and a 2025–26 contract to Sarah Vang, approved Forest View curtain and boiler purchases from LTFM funds, and voted to enter closed session for labor negotiations; a work session on the Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative and a possible $1,000,000 legislative transfer was scheduled.

1 month ago

The Brainerd Public Schools Board made significant decisions, including granting tenure to Sarah Vang and approving crucial facility upgrades, while also scheduling a work session to tackle a potential $1,000,000 fund recovery.

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County employees tell supervisors bargaining has stalled; union leaders accuse county of using health care as leverage During public comment county employees and a union leader accused the board of failing to bargain in good faith, said staffing shortages are already harming services, and criticized the county for linking health care language to contract negotiations.

1 month ago

County employees are sounding the alarm on stalled labor negotiations, accusing supervisors of using health care as leverage and risking a mass exodus of workers.

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2 months ago

Joint Select Committee hears status updates on state bargaining; no votes taken State negotiators and union representatives told a joint committee that most contract articles have been settled but wages, hours and safety provisions remain at impasse for several bargaining units; the meeting was informational and included requests for higher pay, staffing and safety measures.

Negotiations are at a critical standstill as Florida's state bargaining units clash over wages, hours, and safety, despite broad agreement on many contract articles.

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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2 months ago

RSU 04 takes up second reading of JKAA restraint policy; motions to enter executive session for labor talks The board discussed the second reading of policy JKAA (use of physical restraint and seclusion) as a committee-originated policy intended to align with recent law changes, and later moved to enter executive session for labor negotiations under 1 M.R.S.A., section 405(6)(D); the transcript does not record vote tallies.

The RSU 04 Board's latest meeting saw a significant discussion on the controversial JKAA policy concerning physical restraint and seclusion, but did they really align with the law?

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Palo Alto council adjourns to closed session on city attorney appointment, labor talks; returns with no reportable action At a Jan. 15 special meeting, the Palo Alto City Council voted 4-0 to move into closed session to consider a city attorney appointment and to confer with labor negotiators after a public commenter urged the contract explicitly state the city is the client; the council later reported no reportable action.

2 months ago

Palo Alto's City Council went behind closed doors to discuss a new city attorney, but emerged with no updates—what's really happening behind the scenes?

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County employees warn of strike; unions cite stalled bargaining and health‑care leverage Union representatives and dozens of Solano County employees urged supervisors to return to bargaining, saying four unions filed strike notices and unfair‑labor‑practice charges and that proposed health‑care changes left some workers nearly $200 short in December pay.

2 months ago

County employees are sounding the alarm as stalled labor negotiations could lead to a strike, with union leaders demanding immediate action to resolve unfair practices and rising healthcare costs.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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3 months ago

Elk County commissioners adopt 2026 budget, set 18.4-mill general fund rate and approve 2.75% COLA for contract nurses The Elk County Board of Commissioners approved its 2026 budget, set the county's general fund tax rate at 18.4 mills and authorized a 2.75% cost-of-living adjustment for three contract nurses. All measures passed by voice vote during an extra meeting with no public comment recorded.

Elk County has officially adopted its 2026 budget, setting the stage for tax rates and nurse salaries amidst ongoing labor negotiations!

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Hayward city manager warns of $27–30 million shortfall; layoff notices to go out as council seeks concessions City Manager Jennifer Ott told the Hayward City Council the city faces a roughly $27–30 million operating deficit and said layoff notices would be issued the following day; council members and union representatives debated concessions, revenue options and a Jan. 6 follow-up meeting.

3 months ago

Hayward is facing a staggering $30 million operating deficit, and layoff notices are set to go out tomorrow—how will the city navigate this crisis?

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3 months ago

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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4 months ago

Ways & Means reviews four FY26 supplemental appropriations to fund police and public‑health union contracts A Boston City Council Ways & Means hearing reviewed four supplemental FY26 appropriations to fund one‑year and multi‑year collective bargaining agreements — including $6.733M for the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association and $506,452 for the Boston Public Health Commission — with questions on contract length, overtime, sick‑time cashout and a new civilian flagging app. A council vote is expected at the next City Council meeting.

The Boston City Council is poised to approve over $7 million in funding for police and public health union contracts, sparking discussions on new benefits and wage adjustments.

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Richmond public commenters press council on police staffing and stalled contract talks Multiple Richmond Police Department officers and the union told the council stalled contract talks and lack of meaningful city proposals are worsening staffing and morale; they urged the council to schedule bargaining dates and return two cleared officers to duty.

4 months ago

Richmond police officers are sounding the alarm over stalled contract talks and staffing shortages that are putting immense pressure on their ranks.

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4 months ago

Committee hears bargaining update for sheriff's medical unit and authorizes $12,000 training stipend County negotiators reported a narrowing but still-significant gap between the union's wage requests and the county's wage authority; the committee granted authority (by consensus) to cover an additional $12,000 training-pay line item while broader wage authority remains unchanged.

Negotiations in DuPage County are heating up as the sheriff's medical unit battles for significant wage increases, but a $12,000 training stipend is on the table.

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Moreno Valley approves $332,200 contract for citywide classification and pay study The council approved a one‑year, $332,200 contract with Gallagher to perform a citywide classification and compensation study, a measure councilmembers and union representatives requested to update job descriptions, salary ranges and internal equity. The vote was 4–1.

4 months ago

Moreno Valley's City Council just approved a $332,200 contract for a comprehensive study that could reshape job classifications and salary structures across the city!

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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5 months ago

Teachers, union and community urge board to resolve contract, warn against spousal insurance "carve‑out" Dozens of teachers, union representatives and a student urged the board to reach a fair contract and oppose a proposed spousal carve‑out that they said would cost many district employees between $5,000 and $14,000 annually. The association said fact‑finding is underway and bargaining will continue.

Teachers and parents are rallying against a proposed insurance change that could cost families thousands—will the board listen to their urgent call for fair contracts?

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Roseville board approves student‑data and governance policies, reports gifts and moves into closed session on labor talks The board approved Policy 5.84 on student educational data and the 200‑series governance policies (with a minor edit to Policy 202). The board also approved the consent agenda, accepted multiple community gifts, and voted to close the meeting to discuss labor negotiations with Education Minnesota Roseville under Minnesota Statute 13D.03.

5 months ago

The Roseville Area School Board just approved vital policies on student data and governance while accepting generous community gifts—what's next for the district?

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ROCORI board briefed on Minnesota paid-leave law effect on district budget; negotiations and fiscal reports discussed District staff outlined the Minnesota paid-leave program starting Jan. 1, 2026, the payroll deductions and employer share; the board also received a first-quarter budget comparison, an HVAC project update and a negotiations status report including recent contract settlements and a teachers' proposal to seek mediation.

5 months ago

The ROCORI school board is gearing up for major changes with the new Minnesota paid-leave program set to launch in 2026, alongside updates on budget, HVAC projects, and ongoing labor negotiations.

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Superintendent reports enrollment, conference change, HVAC progress, insurance increases and contract talks The superintendent updated the board on October 1 enrollment (about 2,356), the Central Lakes Conference vote to accept Bemidji beginning next fall, near-complete HVAC work, a projected 10% rise in health insurance costs, and ongoing contract negotiations with teacher and paraprofessional units.

5 months ago

Enrollment dips as Bemidji gears up for a big athletic move, while HVAC upgrades and rising insurance costs add to the district's challenges.

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Santa Clara City Council Discusses Labor and Real Property Negotiations City council addresses labor negotiations and easement acquisition for transmission project.

6 months ago

The Santa Clara City Council just kicked off a crucial meeting addressing labor negotiations with firefighters and plans for a major transmission project!

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Juana Casillas presents CSCA's sunshine proposal for Santa Rita Union School District negotiations CSCA aims for fair negotiations to improve working conditions for classified employees.

6 months ago

The Santa Rita Union School District is stepping up to tackle pressing issues like safety, community engagement, and fair labor negotiations—setting the stage for a transformative future in education.

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School Board Certifies Maximum Levy Ahead of December Taxation Hearing School board certifies maximum levy while preparing for December truth and taxation meeting.

6 months ago

Cloquet Public Schools is making pivotal moves for its future, from successful contract negotiations to a crucial school levy certification that could transform the district's operations.

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Beaumont City Council Holds Closed Session to Discuss Legal and Labor Matters Council addresses litigation, property negotiations, and city manager performance evaluation in closed session.

6 months ago

The Beaumont City Council's recent closed session tackled crucial issues, from litigation strategies to labor negotiations, all while the public remained silent.

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City Council Discusses Labor Negotiations and New Transportation Projects City Council reviews labor negotiations, legal matters, and potential transportation projects proposals.

6 months ago

The Livingston City Council is tackling crucial labor negotiations and legal challenges that could reshape the city's future.

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