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Bedford council moves two collective‑bargaining financial terms to March ballot after debate
Summary
Council voted to ratify tentative agreements with the Bedford Professional Firefighters and the Bedford Police Union and move the financial terms of both three‑year contracts to the March 10, 2026 warrant; votes were 6–1 on each contract amid debate over wage increases and tax impact.
The council reviewed two tentative three‑year collective bargaining agreements on Dec. 17 and voted to move the monetary terms of both contracts to the March 10, 2026 warrant for voter approval.
Town management and HR presented the Bedford Professional Firefighters Local 3639 (IAFF) tentative agreement, which covers 1/1/2026–12/31/2028 and includes a modification to the step system and wage increases (7% in year one, 4% in years two and three). Management said the…
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