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Council approves three collective bargaining agreements covering city employees, fire and police
Summary
Council approved three‑year collective bargaining agreements (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028) with the City of Bend Employees Association, Bend Fire Association and Bend Police Association covering cost‑of‑living, health insurance, retirement matches and other terms.
Council approved new collective bargaining agreements with the City of Bend Employees Association, the Bend Fire Association and the Bend Police Association. The agreements cover a three‑year period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
City negotiators summarized shared elements across the three agreements: cost‑of‑living adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index (for the Police and Employee associations) with a 2% minimum and 4% cap; the Bend Fire Association negotiated 2% in 2025 and 1% in 2026 and 2027; health insurance cost share remains 90% city / 10% employee; the city will provide a new 1.5% deferred compensation match; a language proficiency premium ($2/hour) is included for employees providing translation services; and Paid Leave Oregon will continue under existing terms. The agreements were negotiated separately but share consistent economic elements intended to provide labor stability for three years.
Council unanimously authorized the city manager to execute the agreements; staff said the fiscal implications are included in the adopted budget and long‑term financial projections.
Action: Three motions were approved, authorizing the city manager to sign each collective bargaining agreement.
