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Council holds first readings of ordinances implementing recently settled labor agreements
Summary
Council advanced two ordinances on first reading that implement salary schedules for CWA Local 1040 and FMBA Branch 30 contracts; roll-call votes carried and a later resolution will set 2026 salaries retroactive to Jan. 1.
The Westfield Town Council moved two ordinances on first reading Wednesday that implement recently settled labor negotiations for town employees.
On first reading the council approved Ordinance 20 26-01 to amend the town code chapter on personnel positions and salary schedules and Ordinance 20 26-02 to amend the ordinance fixing police and fire salaries (previously General Ordinance 20 22-16). The mayor said both ordinances reflect terms of recently settled agreements: one with the Communication Workers of America (CWA), Local 1040, covering about 35 support staff positions for the term Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2029; the other with the Fireman’s Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) Branch 30 covering approximately 38 Westfield Fire Department employees for the term Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2030.
Council took the measures on first reading; each ordinance passed its first-reading motion following a roll-call vote. The mayor noted that, once ordinances are adopted in a few weeks, the council will follow with a resolution detailing specific 2026 salaries, which the mayor said will be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026.
No salary tables or dollar amounts were presented for adoption at this meeting; the council moved the ordinances to the next step in the legislative process.
