Update Regarding Union Contracts and Today's Hearing

Municipal Employees: Finalizing the New Contract

The next step for finalizing Local 44’s new contract for municipal employees includes confirming the accuracy of the new pay scale and wage increases and finalizing ratification details. In this historic agreement, members will see record pay raises — including changes to the pay scale, step increases every 18 months, and an increase in hazard pay — as well as health and safety improvements among other wins. You can learn more here.

BCPSS Employees: Update on New Contract

We're excited to share that management has signed our union contract. This week, the AFSCME Local 44 Board of Education Bargaining Team will also be signing the contract. Look out for our finalized contract!

Update on Today's Hearing

This morning (October 9, 2025), a hearing was held regarding appeals related to Local 44’s August 23 officer’s election. Per this judicial process governed by the AFSCME International Union’s Constitution, the appellant was able to share their case and concerns before the national union’s Judicial Panel. Now, it is up to this independent body to determine the next steps. Ultimately, the Judicial Panel will decide if the election should be re-run or if the results of the first election hold.