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Council hears labor, recruitment and compensation update as contracts come up for negotiation
Summary
City HR staff told the Issaquah council on July 12 that eight bargaining groups cover about 60% of the workforce, that most contracts expire at year‑end, and that negotiations will begin this fall with an emphasis on total compensation, recruitment and retention.
Issaquah human resources staff briefed the council on July 12 about workforce size, recent separations, bargaining timelines and compensation philosophy as the city prepares for collective‑bargaining talks that will affect 2026 budgets.
HR reported 275 employees on staff this snapshot in time and that, seasonally, part‑time and nonregular employees raise payroll counts to roughly 500–550 during peak summer programs. The city has eight bargaining groups covering roughly 60% of the…
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