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Council approves dispatch contract extension with one-time wage adjustment to aid retention
Summary
Berkley approved a contract-extension letter with its dispatch union that aligns bargaining cycles and adds a one-time wage adjustment (2.5% scheduled increase plus $1,000 base adjustment); the estimated immediate budget impact is roughly $15,000.
The council approved Motion M11025 to authorize a contract-extension letter of understanding with the Berkeley Police Service Aid Association (the City’s dispatch union), aligning the dispatch contract expiration to June 30, 2028 to synchronize collective bargaining cycles and to aid recruitment and retention.
Staff said the extension includes a one-time wage increase in addition to the scheduled 2.5% increase effective 07/01/2026: a $1,000 adjustment to the base wage. City staff estimated a minimal budget impact in the current fiscal year—roughly $15,000—and did not anticipate a budget amendment at this time because of prior vacancies and savings.
Council members praised the utility of aligning contracts and expressed appreciation to the union for cooperative discussions. The motion passed by roll-call vote.
