Summary
SEIU leader Corey Gage said all seven city union contracts expired July 1 and most remain unratified, urging council to push management back to the table. Council later approved the firefighters' tentative agreement.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The IAFF tentative agreement's costs weren't disclosed, but contract settlements across seven expired unions will shape the city budget.
City workers seeking fair wages and residents relying on steady city services.
Workers without contracts since July 1 and residents affected by service disruptions and vacancies.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 28, 2026
After a closed session, the council approved all six successor union contracts — COAM, POAM, AFSCME, and three SEIU units — running July 2026 through June 2030, subject to final legal review.
City Council - Jul 27, 2026
SEIU leader Corey Gage said all seven city union contracts expired July 1 and most remain unratified, urging council to push management back to the table. Council later approved the firefighters' tentative agreement.
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