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Scappoose council ratifies three‑year AFSCME contract
Summary
The Scappoose City Council approved a tentative collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1442‑1, Council 75, AFL‑CIO, covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; the motion was moved by Councillor Haugen, seconded by Councillor Ryota, and carried by voice vote. Specific contract terms were not read into the record.
The Scappoose City Council ratified a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1442‑1 (Council 75, AFL‑CIO) by voice vote and then adjourned the meeting. The contract covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
The agreement was presented to the council by City Manager Ben, who the chair said had been working with the union on the tentative terms. The presiding officer asked, "Do we have a motion to ratify and sign the collective bargaining agreement?" and recorded that "Councillor Haugen makes a motion to ratify and sign the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Scappoose and AFSCME as proposed." Councillor Ryota is recorded as seconding the motion.
After a brief acknowledgment from the chair—"Thank you for doing that, Ben. Appreciate it."—the council voted by voice; the transcript records at least one "Aye" and no recorded opposition. The chair declared, "Motion carries." The transcript does not include a roll-call or a tally of individual votes, nor does it read aloud specific wage, benefit or implementation details of the contract.
The council concluded its meeting immediately after the vote and adjourned. The ratified contract is between the City of Scappoose and AFSCME Local 1442‑1, Council 75, AFL‑CIO, and will be effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The transcript does not specify any follow-up steps, implementation timeline, or budgetary impacts.
Details such as changes to pay scales, benefits, or other provisions were not provided in the public record contained in the transcript.
The meeting ended with the chair adjourning the session.
