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Commission approves tentative AFSCME agreement covering clerical and parking staff (2026–2029)
Summary
City HR presented a tentative agreement with AFSCME Local 988.11 covering clerical, technical and parking enforcement staff; the commission approved the agreement, which carries an estimated $91,000 fiscal impact already budgeted for the current year.
The commission approved a tentative collective bargaining agreement between the City of Birmingham and AFSCME Local 988.11 covering the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. HR manager Christina Slufo summarized the agreement reached with union representatives, noting the finance department reviewed the fiscal impact and estimated an increase of about $91,000 for the current fiscal year; staff said those costs are already budgeted.
The agreement covers roughly 30 full‑time and part‑time clerical, technical and parking enforcement positions. Commissioners asked high‑level questions about negotiation process and benchmarking; Slufo explained city negotiators, finance staff and departmental managers participated as appropriate and that the tentative agreement was reached with AFSCME representatives and business agent input.
The commission voted to authorize staff to execute the contract consistent with the tentative agreement and to transfer needed funds from the wage adjustment account as outlined in staff materials.
