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Omak City Council Approves New Labor Agreement

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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The Omak City Council approved Resolution 13-2026 on January 28, 2026, which establishes a new labor agreement between the City of Omak and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 846-PW for Public Works Department employees. The agreement, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, includes 3.5% annual wage increases. The contract replaces the previous agreement that expired December 31, 2025. The agreement also includes increased longevity pay of $25 for each five-year increment but removes added pay for leads and certifications. City Administrator Todd McDaniel stated in a memorandum that he collaborated with Mayor Cindy Gagné and the Personnel Committee during negotiations. The agreement was forwarded to the Council for approval, with McDaniel supporting the resolution and urging its adoption.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.omakcity.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01282026-95

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The Omak City Council approved Resolution 13-2026 on January 28, 2026“INTRODUCED AND PASSED this _______ day of ________________, 2026.”
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Resolution 13-2026 establishes a new labor agreement between the City of Omak and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 846-PW“RESOLUTION NO. 13-2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE OMAK CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A LABOR AGREEMENT FOR THE YEARS 2026 THROUGH 2028 BETWEEN THE CITY OF OMAK AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES COVERING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES”
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The labor agreement is for Public Works Department employees“Covering PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 1 City of Omak/AFSCME Local 846-PW Agreement January 1, 2026– December 31, 2028 Table of Contents PREAMBLE 3 ARTICLE I RECOGNITION 3 ARTICLE II UNION MEMBERSHIP 4 ARTICLE III MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 4 ARTICLE IV DEFINITIONS OF EMPLOYEES 5 ARTICLE V SENIORITY 5 ARTICLE VI LAYOFF AND RECALL 6 ARTICLE VII JOB POSTING 7”
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The agreement is effective January 1, 2026“It is effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.”
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The agreement is effective through December 31, 2028“It is effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.”
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The agreement includes 3.5% annual wage increases“Wages are increased by 3.5% effective January 1, 2026. Wage increases for the years 2027 and 2028 will be 3.5% each year.”
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The agreement replaces the previous agreement that expired December 31, 2025“This agreement is to replace the current contract that expired 12/31/2025.”
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The agreement includes increased longevity pay of $25 for each five-year increment“The agreement includes increased longevity of $25, for each of the five-year increments.”
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The agreement removes added pay for leads and certifications“This agreement also removed added pay for leads and certifications.”
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City Administrator Todd McDaniel collaborated with Mayor Cindy Gagné and the Personnel Committee during negotiations“Wayne and I collaborated closely with the Mayor and the Personnel Committee during the negotiation process.”
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The agreement was forwarded to the Council for approval“The attached Resolution No. 13-2026, A Resolution of the Omak City Council Approving a Labor Agreement for the Years 2026 Through 2028 Between the City of Omak and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees covering the Public Works Department employees, is forwarded for your consideration.”
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City Administrator Todd McDaniel supported the resolution“I support this Resolution and Urge its Adoption.”
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City Administrator Todd McDaniel urged the adoption of the resolution“I support this Resolution and Urge its Adoption.”