Omak City Council Approves New Public Works Contract

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  Omak City Council approved a new labor agreement for Public Works Department employees“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 new labor agreement was approved on January 28, 2026“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 WHEREAS, the City of Omak Public Works Crew is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); and WHEREAS, the labor agreement between the City and AFSCME expired on December 31, 2025, under its own terms; and WHEREAS, a new labor agreement has been negotiated between the City and AFSCME for the terms and conditions of employment for the represented members of the City Public Works Crew for the period beginning on January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028; and WHEREAS, members of the crew have reviewed and accepted the proposed labor agreement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Omak, Washington do hereby approve the Labor Agreement between the City of Omak and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 846-PW attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute, and the Clerk to attest said document on behalf of the City. INTRODUCED AND PASSED this _______ day of ________________, 2026.”
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  The new labor agreement replaces the expired contract“This agreement is to replace the current contract that expired 12/31/2025.”
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  The expired contract ended on December 31, 2025“the labor agreement between the City and AFSCME expired on December 31, 2025, under its own terms; and”
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  The agreement covers the period from 2026 through 2028“This agreement is to replace the current contract that expired 12/31/2025. 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 3.5% annual wage increases are effective January 1, 2026“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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  Similar 3.5% annual wage increases are included for 2027“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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  Similar 3.5% annual wage increases are included for 2028“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 contract removes added pay for leads and certifications“This agreement also removed added pay for leads and certifications.”
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  The contract increases longevity pay by $25 for each five-year increment“The agreement includes increased longevity of $25, for each of the five-year increments.”
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  City Administrator Todd McDaniel stated the agreement was negotiated with the Mayor“Wayne and I collaborated closely with the Mayor and the Personnel Committee during the negotiation process.”
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  City Administrator Todd McDaniel stated the agreement was negotiated with the Personnel Committee“Wayne and I collaborated closely with the Mayor and the Personnel Committee during the negotiation process.”
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  Crew members accepted the terms of the agreement“members of the crew have reviewed and accepted the proposed labor agreement.”
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  The contract becomes effective on January 1, 2026“It is effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.”
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  The contract will run through December 31, 2028“It is effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.”