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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: April 7, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) from 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2028.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) from 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2028.
BACKGROUND:
The Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) contract expired on 12/31/2024.
DISCUSSION:
Upon completion of a tentative agreement, the Union ratified the contract on 4/7/2025.
Highlights of negotiated terms include an increase from 16.5% to 18% in January 2026 and another increase to 20% of the monthly premium costs for health insurance starting January 2027, similar to what other bargaining units are paying.
For 2025, 2026 and 2027, the wage increase is 4%. For 2028, the wage increase is 3.5%. The translation stipend for Spanish speakers was increased from $60 to $100.
Employees in this bargaining unit will also receive an increase in longevity to the following:10 completed years will receive 2%, 15 years will receive 3.5%, 20 years will receive 5%, and 25 years will receive 5.5%.
Attached is the final document with contract changes.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
NA.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO), for the period of 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2028.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) from 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2028.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsect...
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