Madison County Board rejects proposed COVID‑era comp‑time plan after hours of debate A revised resolution authorizing additional comp‑time and benefits for several county offices during the COVID‑19 response failed on April 15 after members debated whether unions had negotiated alternate agreements and whether the county could afford the $380,599.66 liability the resolution referenced.

Madison County Board members battled for hours over a contentious resolution aimed at authorizing additional COVID-19 benefits, only to see it defeated amid concerns over budget liabilities.

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Obetz council accepts factfinder report on police contract; officials warn of budget impact Obetz City Council voted unanimously to accept a factfinder's decision on the expired police contract, approving a market adjustment and multi-year raises that City staff say will require budget cuts after a safety levy failed.

Obetz City Council's unanimous vote on police pay raises could mean tough budget cuts ahead after a failed safety levy—what's the plan moving forward?

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Milwaukee School District declares impasse after teachers' union leaves caucus in wage talks Bargaining over a 2.63% cost-of-living wage increase ended when the union delegation left a caucus and the district declared the parties at impasse; the two sides disagree over whether any offer provides a full July 1 CPI increase and over the district's cited budget shortfall.

Negotiations between the Milwaukee School District and the teachers' union have reached a standstill as the two sides clash over a crucial 2.63% wage increase amid significant budget challenges.

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California community bank agrees to new union deal Beneficial State Bank in Oakland has reached a three-year agreement with the Communications Workers of America. The deal follows a groundbreaking union pact the bank signed in 2021.

Beneficial State Bank in Oakland, California, the first U.S. bank in several decades to agree to a union contract, has re-upped its collective-bargaining agreement with the Communications Workers of America.

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Commissioners discuss jail planning timeline, enter executive session and ratify tentative labor agreement The board reviewed ongoing jail planning, disagreed with a prosecutor opinion on advisory-board procedures, recessed into executive session for contracts and potential litigation, and later ratified a tentative agreement with UAW Local 2192.

Lorain County commissioners are gearing up for a major jail overhaul while navigating complex labor negotiations and public scrutiny.

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US decides SpaceX is like an airline, exempting it from Labor Relations Act US labels SpaceX a common carrier by air, will regulate firm under railway law.

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Senate walkthrough of S.264 would extend collective-bargaining coverage to assistant attorneys general Senators and legislative staff reviewed S.264, which adds the Office of the Attorney General into the State Employee Labor Relations Act to allow assistant attorneys general to organize and pursue collective bargaining; the bill delegates most implementation details to the Vermont Labor Relations Board and raises unresolved fiscal and unit-structure questions.

A groundbreaking bill, S.264, could empower assistant attorneys general in Vermont to unionize, sparking a major shift in labor relations within the state.

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EMRB urges staggered board terms to preserve institutional knowledge as public‑sector bargaining expands The Government Employee Management Relations Board (EMRB) told the Sunset Committee it now oversees roughly 100,000 public employees and recommended a one‑time term staggering to avoid losing most board members simultaneously; lawmakers pressed on appointments, qualifications, tolling of six‑month filing limits, and bargaining‑unit determinations.

The EMRB is pushing for staggered board terms to safeguard vital experience as it manages labor relations for nearly 100,000 public employees in Nevada.

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LaSalle County ratifies three-year patrol contract with Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter 723 The county board ratified a tentative three-year agreement with the sheriff’s patrol unit covering 12/1/2025–11/30/2028 that includes annual raises (4%, 3.5%, 3%), a shift schedule change favoring 12-hour patrol shifts, and modifications to rank differentials.

LaSalle County just approved a groundbreaking three-year contract for its patrol unit that promises significant pay raises and a shift change to 12-hour schedules!

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St. Joseph County approves Teamsters highway contract, adds CDL training and pay changes The Board approved a 2026–2028 Teamsters contract for the county highway division that includes pay increases, conversion of longevity pay to an annual stipend, higher holiday pay and county support for union-provided CDL training with a prorated payback if an employee leaves within three years.

St. Joseph County just approved a groundbreaking contract with Teamsters Local 364, featuring significant pay boosts and new CDL training incentives for highway workers!

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Civil Division absorbs labor-relations unit; statehood-defense funding and federal cases remain under review Deputy AG Corey Mills told a Jan. 26 subcommittee that the labor-relations unit transferred into the Department of Law following an administrative order, positions have been filled including a non-attorney supervisor, and that statehood-defense funding mechanics and pending federal litigation (including the roadless rule) may drive future budget pressures.

The Alaska Department of Law has successfully integrated its labor-relations unit, but looming federal litigation and statehood-defense funding may set the stage for intense budget battles ahead.

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Medina ratifies three‑year Teamsters contract that shifts raises into pension pickup Council ratified a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 436 covering multiple service departments; the contract structures raises as a mix of modest 2026 increases and city‑paid pension pickup in later years, and council approved the ratification after staff review.

Medina's council just ratified a groundbreaking three-year contract with Teamsters Local 436 that reshapes employee compensation and pension contributions—find out what this means for city workers!

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Sweetwater board approves energy contract, ratifies routine items and personnel actions; settlement disclosed The board adopted Resolution No. 5004 to approve an energy services contract with Constellation New Energy, accepted the 2024-25 audit responses, ratified trustees and officers for financing bodies, approved consent agenda items and several labor-related agreements; closed-session reported a settlement totaling $367,671.28.

The Sweetwater Union High School District Board just approved a significant energy contract and a multi-million dollar settlement—what does this mean for the future of education in California?

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Committee weighs adding mediator, attorney to Vermont Labor Relations Board amid backlog concerns The Committee on Housing in General discussed a bill to create a mediator position for the Vermont Labor Relations Board, debated expanding the mediator’s scope and confidentiality protections, and agreed to ask counsel to redraft the bill to also include an attorney position with a funding placeholder; no vote was taken.

The Vermont Committee is tackling labor board backlogs by considering a new mediator role and an attorney position—could this be the solution to the ongoing delays?

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Cook County board honors labor relations director LaShawn DeFeo with retirement resolution The Cook County Board recognized LaShawn DeFeo for more than 24 years in labor relations and adopted a resolution honoring her service as part of the consent calendar; labor leaders from multiple unions praised her partnership approach at the meeting.

After more than 24 years of groundbreaking labor relations, LaShawn DeFeo received heartfelt tributes from colleagues and officials as she prepares for retirement.

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Senate committee weighs S.173 to speed vocational rehab for injured workers, add state mediator The Senate committee reviewed S.173, which would remove a statutory initial screening for vocational rehabilitation, let injured workers self‑initiate services after a 90‑day carrier delay, require worker notification of future rehab rights, and fund a state mediator position to replace curtailed FMCS services.

Vermont's Senate committee is pushing a groundbreaking bill that could revolutionize vocational rehabilitation for injured workers and introduce vital mediation services—are you ready for the changes?

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Napa County board urges Westlake and Teamsters Local 853 to resume bargaining with priorities on wages and health care After public testimony, the Napa County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted amended language urging Westlake Royal Stone Solutions and Teamsters Local 853 to bargain in January toward a contract with fair wages, periodic cost-of-living adjustments and meaningful employee health-care choice.

The Napa County Board is taking a stand, urging Westlake and Teamsters Local 853 to negotiate for fair wages and better health care options after a lengthy labor strike.

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Ventura County ratifies multiyear labor deals with SEIU, VEA and operating engineers; county credits negotiators for averting strike The Board of Supervisors adopted several successor labor agreements covering general salary increases, market‑based adjustments, restructured flex credits and county-paid dental/vision premiums. County and union negotiators said agreements averted labor action and preserved benefits for thousands of county employees.

Ventura County has successfully ratified multiyear labor agreements that secure salary increases and essential benefits, all while averting a potential strike just before the holidays.

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LaSalle County committee approves temporary highway maintainer hire and $2.50 raise for two administrative assistants The county approved hiring a retired highway maintainer on a part-time temporary basis at his retirement hourly rate and approved converting two bookkeeper positions into administrative assistants with a $2.50/hour raise effective Dec. 1.

LaSalle County is shaking things up with a temporary hire of a retired highway maintainer and a $2.50 raise for two administrative assistants!

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Board updates remote‑work policy to two days remote, three in office; staff and unions urged clearer rollout The board approved a countywide remote‑work baseline of two remote days per week. CEO and HR said most departments had already adopted this standard; labor groups and county employees urged retention of three remote days and broader consultation. Board and staff agreed to allow department‑level operational discretion for unique functions and to notify labor groups.

The Santa Cruz County Board has set a new remote-work standard of two days in the office, igniting debates on productivity and collaboration among employees and unions.

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Carroll County ratifies three-year corrections union contract with $4 base pay increase The Carroll County Commission voted to ratify a three-year collective bargaining agreement for the county jail after the union unanimously approved the pact. The agreement raises base pay by $4 and adds modest stipends; county staff said the change will not significantly increase the 2026 budget beyond salary impacts.

Carroll County just approved a major pay boost for corrections staff, raising base pay by $4 and adding stipends to enhance retention efforts!

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Anoka‑Hennepin board gives superintendent emergency authority if teachers strike On Dec. 22, 2025, the Anoka‑Hennepin Public School District school board approved a resolution delegating to the superintendent authority to temporarily close schools, suspend teacher‑dependent programs, reassign personnel, furlough non‑striking employees and adjust the school calendar in the event of an Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota teacher strike; the vote was 6–0.

The Anoka-Hennepin School Board just granted the superintendent emergency powers to manage operations in case of a teacher strike—what does this mean for students and staff?

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Shelton council forwards labor contract, adopts budget and multiple resolutions; legislative agenda amended to note unregulated substances At its Dec. 2 meeting the Shelton City Council forwarded a three-year Shelton Employees Guild labor contract to Dec. 16, adopted a supplemental budget ordinance and several resolutions (including a master fee schedule update, a public utility easement, stormwater consultant authorization, a reclaimed-water contract award, municipal judge reappointment and a two-year indigent defense contract), and amended the legislative agenda to flag unregulated substances at gas stations for lawmakers' attention.

The Shelton City Council is making waves with a proposed labor contract and a comprehensive budget overhaul—what's next on their agenda?

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Votes at a glance: Long Beach council approves labor deals, contracts and reports The council approved the firefighters and lifeguard MOUs, received the annual military equipment report, and awarded multiple public‑works contracts and code updates. A closed‑session settlement was reported and the council instructed staff on Belmont Shore safety studies.

The Long Beach City Council made significant moves on Nov. 11, including a $2.45 million settlement and new labor agreements for firefighters and lifeguards!

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City approves two‑year contract with Las Vegas Police Protective Association costing about $3.0 million Council voted to approve a two‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Las Vegas Police Protective Association, effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027, with an estimated fiscal impact not to exceed $3,000,008.75. Key terms include a 4.2% effective increase in year one, partial merge of the two‑tier wage structure and K‑9 pay.

Las Vegas City Council just approved a significant two-year contract with the LVPPA, promising a 4.2% pay increase and exciting changes for municipal marshals!

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Superintendent outlines Meet-Conferr-Collaborate outcomes: remote work on inclement days, hazard pay options for essential staff, and limits on association on‑d Superintendent Maggie provided several staff-centered outcomes from the Meet, Confer, Collaborate discussions: a district agreement that staff who can perform job duties remotely will have that option on inclement weather days, hazard-pay options for essential hourly staff who must report, and a decision not to allow association staff visits during

Superintendent Maggie reveals key outcomes from the Meet, Confer, Collaborate process, including remote work options during inclement weather and potential hazard pay for essential staff.

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Central Falls trustees approve two-year teachers contract; Council 94 ratification delayed The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a two-year contract with the Central Falls Teachers Union that includes revised inclusion language, academic prep time in place of some unassigned periods, limits on leaving the building during prep, and protections against disruptive midyear vacancy cascades. A separate Council 94 contract was not ratifed

The Central Falls School District has just approved a groundbreaking two-year contract with teachers, focusing on enhanced collaboration and student success!

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City outlines 5% offer and push for promotional/overtime reform in stalled firefighters’ talks City officials say they offered a 5% pay increase and proposed merit-based promotions and overtime-rule changes. City attorney and staff presented sick-leave and overtime data and said the union has not responded to the Sept. 26 offer; interest arbitration is delayed by the federal government shutdown.

The city of Bartlesville is pushing for a 5% pay raise and major reforms in firefighter promotions amid stalled negotiations with Local 200, but the union has yet to respond.

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District staff brief committee on Connecticut Paid Leave and payroll deductions for noncertified employees Staff told the committee the new Connecticut Paid Leave law effective Oct. 1 requires Bridgeport Board of Education employees to participate. The state determined the board’s employees are not exempt; the program is funded by a 0.5% payroll deduction for noncertified employees. Staff said there is no direct cost to the district budget but the pay‑k

Connecticut's new Paid Leave law is shaking up the Bridgeport Board of Education, with noncertified staff facing a 0.5% payroll deduction that could impact their take-home pay.

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