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Council approves successor CBA with Operating Engineers Local 3 with labor-market adjustments
Summary
After receiving the fact-finder’s recommendations, council approved the successor collective bargaining agreement (AC6213) with Operating Engineers Local 3 covering FY26–27 that includes labor-market adjustments (up to 7.5%), a minimum 1% increase for all employees, and estimated FY27 costs of $143,167 (general fund) and $385,663 (other funds).
The Sparks City Council held a public hearing and approved a successor collective-bargaining agreement (AC6213) with Operating Engineers Local 3 for the skilled workforce unit, covering fiscal years 2026–27.
Assistant City Manager Allison McCormick said the agreement incorporates the fact-finder's recommendations and a labor-market approach to total compensation. Key changes include a minimum 1% increase for all employees, labor-market adjustments for under-market positions up to a 7.5% cap, changes to overtime language (removing overtime for hours over 10 per day and defaulting to weekly overtime after 40 hours), increased bilingual pay from $50 to $150 per pay period, and added certification pay for certain mechanic roles.
McCormick summarized the fiscal effect: "These changes are anticipated to increase costs by $143,167 in the general fund and $385,663 in all other funds in fiscal year 27." Councilmember Abbott moved to approve the agreement; Councilmember Rodriguez seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Why it matters: The agreement resolves a prolonged bargaining process, adjusts pay to regional comparators, and has identifiable near-term budget impacts that will be incorporated into FY27 spending plans.
What’s next: The city will implement the wage adjustments upon ratification and incorporate the costs into the fiscal-year accounting; staff thanked the negotiating teams for reaching agreement.
