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🗞️ The latest #CollectiveBargaining newsletter is now out!   

🔺 Minimum wage developments in eight countries
🔺 Netherlands: union signs amended collective agreement for nursing and care homes
🔺 Slovakia: state service collective agreements signed 

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November 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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November 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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St. Louis firefighters are pushing for crucial reforms to protect their promotion processes and ensure police and fire are exempt from unclassified reclassification.

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#LouisCity #MO #CitizenPortal #CollectiveBargaining #WorkplaceCulture #PublicSafety #StLouisFirefighters
Firefighters union backs carve-out for police, fire and presses for promotion safeguards
Representatives of St. Louis Firefighters IAFF Local 73 supported proposed personnel reforms but urged an explicit exemption for police and fire from unclassified reclassification and called for protections to ensure fair promotion processes and clear recognition of bargaining agents in the grievance ordinance.
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November 13, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Educators in Roanoke are calling for collective bargaining to safeguard planning time and duty-free lunches, highlighting urgent safety concerns and the need for better support in schools.

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#VA #CitizenPortal #CollectiveBargaining #TeacherRetention #SchoolSafety #RoanokeEducation
Teachers, staff tell Roanoke school board to authorize collective bargaining to protect planning time, duty-free lunch and safety
Ten educators and staff urged the board to prioritize collective bargaining or contract protections, citing loss of planning time, variability in duty-free lunch, safety incidents (including teacher concussions), and retention concerns.
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November 13, 2026 at 3:50 AM
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Day 2 of bargaining with Coldfront!

IUOE Local 115 Business Representative Sean Maurer joins committee members Dave Thoms, Jeff Edwards and Dave Blackmon at the table.

Thanks to our committee for representing fellow members.

#IUOE115 #UnionProud #UnionStrong #Coldfront #CollectiveBargaining
November 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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East Lansing City Council goes behind closed doors to tackle legal challenges and labor negotiations—what's really at stake?

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#EastLansingInghamCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #CollectiveBargaining #LegalTransparency #EastLansingCouncil #PublicParticipation
East Lansing council enters closed session for litigation and labor talks
The East Lansing City Council voted to meet privately for legal consultations about pending litigation and collective bargaining. After returning to open session, the council said it had no action to take on the closed-session item.
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November 13, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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A controversial bill for a deferred retirement option program for California state employees was vetoed, leaving its fate in limbo and sparking speculation about future collective bargaining efforts.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #CollectiveBargaining #RetirementOptions #PublicSafety
Vetoed state retirement-option bill leaves future of DROP proposal uncertain
CalPERS’ legislative chief said an unnamed bill to create a deferred retirement option program for state Bargaining Units 5 and 8 was vetoed. The governor said the issue should be collectively bargained; Brown said its future was unclear.
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November 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Justices are grappling with a crucial question: Do municipalities have to start funding contributions immediately after a town meeting vote, or can they delay until bargaining is complete?

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#MA #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #CollectiveBargaining #PublicPolicy
Justices press whether bargaining obligations can delay municipal implementation of PFML
During argument, multiple justices challenged counsel on when collective-bargaining duties attach and whether a municipality is obliged to fund contributions immediately after a town meeting vote or may defer implementation pending bargaining outcomes.
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November 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Lucas County's board has taken a significant step by voting to enter executive session, tackling crucial issues of employment and impending legal actions.

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#LucasCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #CollectiveBargaining #PublicEmployment #LegalConsultation
Board votes to enter executive session to discuss personnel, bargaining and imminent court action
Director of HR Trent Berner asked the board to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters including employment, compensation, collective bargaining and discipline of a public employee, and noted pending imminent court action; legal counsel was to join and the board voted to enter executive session.
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November 8, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Loudoun County's Private Ratification Process Discussed

Loudoun County's private ratification process for collective bargaining affects all Virginians.

Officials kept details hidden even though the union covers 91 percent…
#CollectiveBargaining #LoudounCounty #Loudoun #Transparency #MrsGriffiths
Loudoun County's Private Ratification Process Discussed Loudoun County's private ratification process for collective bargaining affects all Virginians. Officials kept details hidden even though the union covers 91 percent… #CollectiveBargaining #LoudounCounty #Loudoun #Transparency #MrsGriffiths
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November 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Superintendent Murphy emphasizes the critical need for collaboration with city finance as budget pressures mount, highlighting the intricate balance between strategic planning and collective bargaining.

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School leaders and city finance stress continued coordination as pressures mount
The superintendent and school committee members said ongoing dialogue with city finance staff is essential as collective bargaining, strategic planning, and municipal budget targets intersect; staff highlighted constraints from existing contracts and the predominance of personnel costs.
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November 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Loudoun Officials Detail Private Union Ratification Process
https://allvirginia.news/news/loudoun-countys-private-ratification-process-discussed
#CollectiveBargaining #LoudounCounty #Loudoun #Transparency #MrsGriffiths #Process #Discussed #Discussion #Countys #PrivateRatification #LEA
Loudoun Officials Detail Private Union Ratification Process
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November 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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IT Sector Collective Bargaining Enters Second Round

#ITIndustry #CollectiveBargaining #GPAUnion #SalaryNegotiations #UBIT
IT Sector Collective Bargaining Enters Second Round
The GPA union seeks a 3.9 percent pay rise for 90,000 IT employees as negotiations with UBIT employers continue over salary and benefits.
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November 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Teachers and staff are rallying for collective bargaining and just-cause protections to ensure fair treatment and improved retention in Virginia's schools.

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Teachers and staff call for collective bargaining, just‑cause protections and better retention
Multiple employees and teachers urged the board to pursue collective bargaining and just‑cause protections to improve retention and job clarity; speakers tied retention problems to pay, career pathways and administrative processes.
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November 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Craft unions and municipal employers must answer mediator by 5pm #collectivebargaining #Faroeselabour #mediation
Craft unions and municipal employers must answer mediator by 5pm
Craft unions and the Municipal Employers’ Association have until 5pm on Thursday to respond to a proposal from the Conciliation Institution, KVF reports. Mediator Terje Sigurðsson told the broadcaster that he could not give details of the proposal. No meeting with the parties has been arranged, h…
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November 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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The Manitowoc Personnel Committee held a closed session to discuss police contract negotiations but returned with no action taken, leaving the community in the dark.

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#ManitowocManitowocCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #ManitowocPolice #CollectiveBargaining #PublicSafety
Personnel committee holds closed session on police bargaining, returns with no action
The committee convened in closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to discuss police contract bargaining; a roll-call 'aye' was recorded and, on return to open session, the committee announced it would not take any action on the bargaining item.
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November 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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The Vallejo City Unified School District has officially approved a new three-year contract with the Vallejo Education Association, paving the way for significant changes in the coming years!

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#CA #CitizenPortal #TeacherUnions #CollectiveBargaining
Vallejo board approves three-year contract with teachers’ union
The governing board approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Vallejo Education Association covering 07/01/2026–06/30/2029; the VEA membership ratified the agreement on 10/09/2026, the district said.
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November 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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good to know MLB club staff will be able to attend player weddings during a potential lockout... was worried...
#baseball #lockout #laborrelations #collectivebargaining ⚾️
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Your guide to MLB’s coming lockout: Why it’s happening, whether games will be lost, and when baseball will be back (Gift Article)
Will MLB lose games in 2027? How far apart are the league and the union? And what are they actually fighting over?
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November 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Negotiations for the 2026–27 school year are heating up as the district and employee organizations unveil their proposals on salary, class size, and safety conditions!

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#CA #CitizenPortal #EmployeeRights #CollectiveBargaining #PublicNegotiations
District and employee groups present 'sunshine' proposals as negotiations begin
The board accepted initial 'sunshine' proposals from the district, the Antioch Education Association and California School Employees Association, identifying articles to be reopened for 2026–27 negotiations including salary, class size, hours and safety.
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November 1, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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The Lake County Board is poised to approve tentative agreements for five union contracts, impacting key public safety roles from 2027 to 2029—are you ready for the details?

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#LakeCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #LaborRelations #LakeCountyUnions #CollectiveBargaining
Board asked to authorize signing of five tentative union contracts covering 2027–2029
Staff asked the Lake County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 28, 2026 to approve tentative agreements with POAM and CORM covering five bargaining units and to authorize the board chair to sign the contracts subject to final language.
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November 1, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Congratulations, Mil Brew. It's time to bid baseball adieu. Typically, we count down to Spring Training; however, with the expiring CBA, we fans don't know what will be the next baseball day.
#CollectiveBargaining #baseball #mlb #lockout
October 29, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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October 27, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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A contentious dispute over the Tama County roads union contract has left negotiators scrambling after unauthorized changes were discovered, prompting a call for resolution without litigation.

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Tama County staff flagged disputed changes to secondary roads union contract
A county memo asked supervisors to authorize negotiations after staff found a signature page and agreement language that conflict with the filed 2024–2027 collective bargaining agreement; staff reported the union declined proposed compromises and said county staff briefed affected employees on Oct. 22.
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October 28, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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The board has officially approved a groundbreaking MOU that transforms the high school schedule and redefines teacher responsibilities—what does this mean for students and faculty?

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#PA #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #CollectiveBargaining #PennsylvaniaEducation
Board approves MOU with teachers' association to reflect high-school schedule change
The board approved a memorandum of understanding with LMTEA to update contract language for a change from a six-period day to an alternating-block schedule at the high school and to codify 'lunch and learn' responsibilities for faculty.
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October 26, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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The question now is whether talks bring the "early resolution" the FLDI is seeking quickly enough to keep the majority on board, or whether a slow process hands the argument back to those who wanted to strike. #LPGDistributors #IndiaEnergy #CollectiveBargaining
October 25, 2026 at 10:10 AM