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Council approves three-year transit union contract, directs budget amendment to cover increases
Summary
The council approved a three-year labor agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) covering 2025–2027 and passed an ordinance amending the 2025–2026 budget to reflect the contract costs; staff noted a text/number mismatch in the draft and said 2.5% is the correct floor.
The Pullman City Council approved a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) for 2025–2027 and amended the city’s 2025–2026 budget to reflect the agreement’s cost implications.
Jeff Albrecht (city staff) explained the contract and noted a typographical inconsistency in sections 4.02 and 4.03: the written text stated a 2% floor while numeric summary and staff materials reflected a 2.5% figure. Albrecht said 2.5% is correct and staff will correct the document before final signatures. Councilor Fujairah commended both sides for reaching the agreement and highlighted a 5% across‑the‑board wage increase for 2025 as an investment in transit staff.
The council moved to approve the ATU Local 1015 labor contract for 2025–2027. Council then adopted Ordinance 25‑13 amending Ordinance 24‑14 (the biennial budget) to incorporate the negotiated costs. Roll‑call tally was by voice and motions carried; no individual roll‑call votes were recorded during the meeting transcript excerpt.
Staff will finalize contract text to correct the numeric/text discrepancy and proceed to signatures. The council did not modify the substance of the agreement at the meeting.
