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Assembly approves largest municipal union contract in years; AMEA agreement totals about $26.6 million over four years
Summary
The Anchorage Assembly approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association covering pay steps, health-plan changes, telework and paid parental leave. Administration estimates the total cost across general government and utilities at about $26.6 million.
The Anchorage Assembly voted to approve a four‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA), which represents a wide range of municipal workers from seasonal lifeguards and parks staff to engineers and permit center employees.
Union president Paul Hatcher and municipal HR and finance staff briefed the Assembly during a public hearing. The agreement adds steps to wage…
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