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Commission approves three-year labor contract for detention-facility medical unit
Summary
The commission approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1413M covering medical staff at the adult detention facility, including wage increases of roughly 5.2%–6.7% for certain positions; the contract runs through July 2028.
The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), New Mexico Council 18, representing the adult detention facility’s medical unit. County negotiators presented the contract and described wage increases intended to remain competitive with peer employers.
A presenter identified in the record only as Rachel (staff negotiator) introduced the agreement accompanied by the county’s HR director, Valerie (name as given in the meeting). The presenters said the contract covers pharmacy technicians, licensed practical nurses and registered nurses in the medical unit and reported wage increases ranging from approximately 5.2% to 6.7% depending on position. The agreement is a three-year contract that would run through July 2028.
Commissioner Justin Green praised negotiators for reaching an agreement for staff who perform specialized medical work in a detention setting. The commission approved the agreement by motion and voice vote.
Why it matters: The contract affects staffing, pay and retention for medical personnel in the county adult detention facility and seeks to make county compensation competitive with other regional employers.
What the board did: Approved the proposed collective bargaining agreement covering the detention-facility medical unit; commissioners indicated support and thanked negotiators for their work.
Next steps: County staff will finalize the agreement and implement wage adjustments per the contract terms.
(Transcript excerpts: presentation by county negotiator and HR director, commissioners’ remarks, motion to approve.)
