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Council approves 1% wage increase via MOU with IUOE Local 18
Summary
Shelby City Council adopted Resolution 7‑2026 authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 to provide a 1% employee wage increase for 2026; council also changed the document label from 'memorandum of agreement (MOA)' to 'memorandum of understanding (MOU).'
The Shelby City Council on Feb. 2, 2026 approved Resolution 7‑2026 to enter a memorandum of understanding with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18, that implements a 1% wage increase for covered employees in 2026.
During consideration, a council member moved to change the exhibit language and abbreviation throughout the agreement from "Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)" to "Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)" to match the document's internal references; the change was adopted without objection. The finance director said he could certify that wage line items in the electric fund could support the increase and offered to provide a written certificate the following day.
Council discussion included a request from a member that the finance director provide documentation that the electric fund wage lines could absorb the increase; the director agreed to supply the certificate. Following that exchange, the council recorded assent and the presiding officer announced the resolution passed.
The MOU authorizes a 1% wage increase under the terms discussed in the exhibit; implementation depends on the city's administrative steps and the finance-office certification of available appropriations.
