Union Contracts 2023-2026

The City of Negaunee, Local 1415-DPW and Local 1415-City Hall Units affiliated with Michigan AFSCME, AFL-CIO, and the Negaunee Professional Police Association, Police Officers Association of Michigan, are pleased to announce the signing of collective bargaining agreements for each of the three unions that represent most employees of the City of Negaunee. 

According to City Manager Nate Heffron, “The process for each of the contracts went well. The city and unions both strived to find common ground that provide contracts that are fair to all parties”.

Listed below are some changes that were made to the contracts, each being a four -year contract commitment commencing in 2023 and ending in 2026.

AFSCME Local 1415-DPW Unit

 4-year Contract, with wage increase each year

 Medical enhancement benefits

 Safety benefits 

 Signing bonus 

AFSCME LOCAL 1415-City Hall unit

 4-year Contract, with wage increase each year

 Medical enhancement benefits

 Signing bonus 

Negaunee Police Association 

 4-year Contract, with wage increase each year

 Additional health benefits 

 Safety benefits 

 Signing bonus

Questions concerning this release may be directed to the attention of the City Manager, Nate Heffron at (906) 475-7700 ext. 11.