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Council approves tentative laborers local 860 agreement to raise pay, council members say recruitment will improve

5535982 · August 5, 2025
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On first reading Aug. 4 the council approved an ordinance accepting a tentative agreement with Laborers International Union Local 860 that council members said raises wages to better compete with peer cities; Vice President Russell recused from the vote.

The Cleveland Heights City Council on Aug. 4 approved on first reading a tentative agreement with Laborers International Union of North America Local 860 that council members said will raise hourly wages and help recruitment and retention. Mayor Saren described the agreement as “right siz[ing] a lot of things” and urged council to adopt it.…

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