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Wausau committee approves 3% COLA for non‑represented employees
Summary
The Wausau Human Resources Committee voted unanimously Nov. 10 to approve a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for non‑represented city employees for 2026. Staff cited Bureau of Labor Statistics data and the risk of turnover; the HR director said the fiscal impact is $387,227 and that amount was already included in the mayor’s proposed 2026 budget.
The Wausau Human Resources Committee voted unanimously on Nov. 10 to give non‑represented employees a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2026. The measure was presented by the HR director, who said Bureau of Labor Statistics data show wages and salaries for civilian workers rose about 3.5% in the 12 months ending March 2025, and state and local government wages rose roughly 4.1% in the same period.…
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