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Wausau HR committee approves 3% COLA for non-represented employees
Summary
The Wausau Human Resources Committee approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented city employees for 2026, a measure the HR director said was meant to reduce turnover; the committee noted the $387,227 financial implication and passed the motion unanimously.
The City of Wausau Human Resources Committee on Nov. 10 approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented employees for 2026.
Natalie, the HR director, told the committee the recommendation reflected labor-market trends and Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing wages and salaries for state and local government workers rose about 4.1 percent in the 12-month period cited. "I think 3% is a nice number because as the…
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