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Todd County adopts three-year AFSCME HHS contract with stepped COLAs, severance cap for new hires
Summary
The Todd County Board voted to adopt a tentative agreement with AFSCME representing Health & Human Services staff covering 2025–2027. The contract sets cost-of-living adjustments, step increases, shared paid‑leave premiums and a severance cap for employees hired after Jan. 1, 2025.
Todd County commissioners on Tuesday approved a three‑year tentative agreement with AFSCME representing Health and Human Services employees that covers 2025 through 2027.
The contract sets cost‑of‑living adjustments of 2.5% for 2025, 3.5% for 2026 and 3% for 2027, provides step increases for eligible employees in January 2025, continues employer contributions toward dependent coverage with gradual changes in future years, and splits the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave premium equally between employer and employee.
County Coordinator Jackie (last name not specified in transcript) and county staff summarized the key provisions during the board meeting and said the agreement includes a new cap on severance for employees hired on or after Jan. 1, 2025. Commissioner Nasca moved to adopt the agreement; Commissioner Becker seconded. The board voted in favor and the motion carried.
Why it matters: Health and Human Services is one of the county’s largest budget items, and the new contract affects personnel costs and benefits over the next three years. County staff said the contract helps settle bargaining with one of the county’s unions and allows departments to plan staffing and levy requests with the new wage and benefits schedule in mind.
What's next: County staff will implement the contract provisions in payroll and benefits administration as directed by the board.
