Approve 5-year contract with police officers' union covering wages and benefits
In Plain English
The city negotiated a new labor agreement with the Richmond Police Officers' Association that runs from July 2016 through June 2021. This contract sets wages, benefits, and working conditions for police officers. Union contracts typically include annual salary increases and changes to health insurance or retirement benefits.
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Votes
Adopt resolution approving MOU
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council approved a new five-year labor contract with the Richmond Police Officers' Association with strong support, passing 5-0 with one abstention from Melvin Willis. This agreement sets wages, benefits, and working conditions for police officers from July 2016 through June 2021. While the specific financial details weren't disclosed, union contracts typically include annual salary increases and adjustments to health insurance or retirement benefits, which will affect the city's personnel budget. The approval continues council members' typical pattern of supporting personnel agreements.
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