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Springfield council ratifies four‑year police contract with IBPO Local 364

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The City Council voted to confirm a successor collective bargaining agreement with IBPO Local 364 that covers FY2025–FY2028, including annual 3.5% wage increases, a new FTO stipend and expanded bereavement leave. Councilors said quicker settlements and improved recruitment remain priorities.

The Springfield City Council voted to confirm a successor collective bargaining agreement with IBPO Local 364, the union representing city police officers, covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028.

City labor relations director Bill Mahoney told the council the parties reached the tentative agreement after 10 bargaining sessions. Key contract terms include annual wage increases of 3.5% for each year of the four‑year pact, a new field‑training officer (FTO) stipend of $85 per week for the FTO period, removal of separate recruit pay in favor of step‑1 pay, an…

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