Summary
City workers in SEIU Local 620 say they're being offered 0% cost-of-living raises and higher health costs while police and fire get increases. They packed the chamber asking the council to direct its bargaining team toward equity across units.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 0% COLA plus higher health premiums could mean a real pay cut for the city's lowest-paid workers starting in 2027.
If the council directs equity, roughly all general unit employees and their families benefit.
SEIU members currently face falling purchasing power and higher healthcare costs under the current proposal.
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