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Midland City Council approves three labor agreements covering police officers, command group and steelworkers
Summary
Council unanimously approved three labor agreements on Sept. 8: the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) contract (07/01/2024–06/30/2028), a United Steelworkers agreement (07/01/2025–06/30/2028) with 3% annual wage increases, and a POLC command group extension; staff were authorized to make required budget transfers.
Midland City Council on Sept. 8 approved three separate labor agreements for city employees, approving each resolution by unanimous voice votes.
Key approvals: • POAM (Police Officers Association of Michigan, Midland chapter): Council approved a revised and extended negotiated settlement covering 07/01/2024–06/30/2028 and authorized the City Manager to make necessary budget transfers. • United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO Local 14009: Council approved a three‑year contract covering 07/01/2025–06/30/2028 that includes a 3% wage increase each year, a first‑year lump‑sum bonus and a certificate pay for wastewater license holders; the contract also formalizes letters of understanding related to overtime and seniority following a departmental reorganization. • POLC (Police Officers Labor Council) Midland Police Command Group: Council approved an extended negotiated settlement for a four‑year period starting 07/01/2024 and ending 06/30/2028 and authorized necessary budget transfers.
City labor‑relations staff (presenter identified in the meeting record) summarized that the public safety groups were adjusted to maintain parity with market adjustments recently awarded to the fire department and that several non‑public safety groups use a Korn Ferry job‑evaluation process for market comparisons. Staff noted the contracts vary in length but collectively reflect both across‑the‑board increases and targeted market adjustments for public‑safety roles.
Authorities and law: staff referenced the Public Employment Relations Act and Act 312 of 1969 as the statutory framework applicable to police and fire bargaining and enforcement processes.
Budget notes: Each resolution authorized the City Manager to make the necessary budget transfers to cover the agreements. Council did not pause or modify the fiscal direction provided by staff during the meeting.
What happens next: City Manager and finance staff will execute the budget transfers authorized by the council and implement contract terms through payroll and Human Resources.
