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Selectboard approves AFSCME Public Works and DPW contract with multi-year raises and benefit increases
Summary
The Selectboard approved a five-year AFSCME Public Works & DPW contract that includes a 4% annual pay increase over five years, anniversary step increases, and higher HRA contributions; the Fire Department will have a separate contract term. The motion passed unanimously by roll-call vote.
Town Manager T. Marsh summarized terms of the AFSCME Public Works & DPW contract negotiations, noting the agreement covers a five-year period for Public Works and DPW and provides a 4% pay increase over the next five years with step increases tied to employee anniversary dates. Marsh also said the HRA single plan contribution rises to $5,000 (from $4,400) and the two-person/parent/family HRA rises to $10,000 (from $8,800). Vacation accruals were changed (the transcript indicates vacation changed from a prior rule at 15-plus years to a five-week schedule) and Christmas Eve was added as a holiday.
J. Johnson raised concerns about the Fire Department’s contract language and payments for certifications; Marsh said specialty certifications would require Fire Chief approval. J. Johnson moved to approve the Public Works & DPW contract and E. Caffrey seconded; the board approved the motion on a roll-call vote with all present voting in favor.
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