Signed and Sealed Signed and Sealed | 2022

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #32

Local Association Name: Kalamazoo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
Duration: 3 years; January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2024
312 Award: Thomas Barnes

WAGE INCREASES

• 2020: +2%
• 2021: +3%
• 2022: +2.5%
• 2023: +3%
• 2024: +3%

Other Important Issues

• The 2 tier wage scale was consolidated into a single wage scale which resulted in substantial wage increases for the Deputies in addition to the above wage increase.

The bargaining team consisted of President Alan Miller, Vice President Lilly Toth, and Steward John Charon, who were assisted by POAM Advocate Kevin Loftis, Research Analyst Al Brzys, and POAM Business Agent Dave LaMontaine.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #31

Local Association Name: Jackson County DSA
Duration: 2 years; January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024
312 Award: Elaine Frost

WAGE INCREASES

• 01/1/2022: +4%
• 01/1/2023: +3%
• 01/1/2024: +3%
• Signing Bonus: $1,000

Other Important Issues

• Increase Paid Time Off by 32 each step for Deputies hired after 2010.
• Health Insurance becomes effective on the employee’s first day of employment.
• Increase contributions to employee’s Retiree Health Savings Plan by $100 Employer contribution and $50 Employee contribution. Contributions increase by $100 for Employer and $50 for employees every 5 years.

The bargaining team consisted of President Larry Johnson, Vice President Amy Brites, and Steward Dan Laughlin who were assisted by POAM Advocate Kevin Loftis, Research Analyst Al Brzys, and POAM Business Agent Dave LaMontaine.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #30

Local Association Name: Hamtramck Ranking Officers Association 
Duration: 3 years; June 1, 2022, to May 30, 2025 

WAGE INCREASES

• 7/1/2022: +4%
• 7/1/2023: +3%
• 7/1/2024: +5%

Other Important Issues

• Gun and clothes allowance increased to $1,500 annually.
• Court time will now be booked on a minimum 2 hours at 1½ rate of pay.
• Retention bonus of $1,000 annually and additional $1,000 after 5 years. 
• PTO bank cap increased from 80 hours to 120 hours. 
• Juneteenth added as a recognized holiday for holiday pay.

The bargaining team consisted of President Andy Mileski and Vice President Dennis Jankowicz who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #29

Local Association Name: Capac Police Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025

WAGE INCREASES

• 7/1/2022: +4%
• 7/1/2023: +2%
• 7/1/2024: +2%

Other Important Issues

• $750 clothing allowance for full-time, $250 for part-time. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes sick, vacation, and personal time:
  • 90 days – 100 hrs
  • Two years – 120 hours
  • Three years – 140 hours
  • Five years – 160 hours
  • Ten years – 180 hours
  • 15 years – 200 hours 

The bargaining team consisted of President Carlo Dealca, who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Tom Scherer.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #28

Local Association Name: Dryden Township Police
Duration: 4 years; July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026

WAGE INCREASES

• 7/1/2022: +8%
• 7/1/2023: +4.5%
• 7/1/2024: +4.5%
• 7/1/2025: +4.5%

The bargaining team consisted of President Morgan Thompson, who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Tom Scherer.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #27

Local Association Name: Port Huron Command Association
Duration: 3 years; July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025

Wage Increases

• 7/1/2022: +4%
• 7/1/2023: +3.5%
• 7/1/2024: +3%

Other Important Issues

• One-time schedule bonus on years of service and employment on 7/1/2022: (6) or less $2,5000, (7-9) $4,500, (10-19) $6,500 (20 or more) $8,000.
• MLK Day and Veteran’s Day holidays added.
• Residency removed.
• Uniform allowance increased by $550.
• Equipment/boot allowance increased by $50.
• Supervisor certification increased by $400.
• Supervisor specialty commander pay $3,000.
• Promotion language.

The bargaining team consisted of President Jeremy Young, Vice President James Gilbert, and Treasurer Jason Barna who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Tom Scherer.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #26

Local Association Name: Almont Police Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; July 1, 2022, to July 30, 2024

Wage Increases

• 2022: +4%
• 2023: +3%
• 2024: +3%
• Signing Bonus: $1,000

Other Important Issues

• Increase Officer and Village contributions to an RHSP an additional $25 per month.
• $250 boot allowance every two years for full-time Officers, and $150 for part-time Officers.
• $300 bonus for full-time Officers holding an EMT certification.

The bargaining team consisted of President David Repshas and Vice President Sean Sullivan who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kevin Loftis.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #25

Local Association Name: Grand Blanc Police Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; June 1, 2021, to May 30, 2024

Wage Increases

• 2021: +2.5%
• 2022: +3%
• 2023: +3%

Other Important Issues

• Night shift premium increase from 50¢ to 3% between 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Overtime conversion to comp increased from 24 hours to 40 hours.
• Lateral pay for new employees with experience.
• Prorated vacation time for new hires.

The bargaining team consisted of Officers Nate Guiyear, Justin Petrowski, and John Graver who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Wayne Beerbower.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #24

Local Association Name: Eastern Michigan University Command Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; July 1, 2021, to June 31, 2024

Wage Increases

• +2% annually

Other Important Issues

• 50% payout for unused sick time for Retirement or Separation of Employment
• $200 stipend for Special Unit Compensation.
• Additional Detective Sergeant and Active Shooter Instructor to list of Special Units.
• Additional University closure policy to contract.
• Employees may use sick, vacation, or compensatory hours to supplement time for short-term disability.
• Increase cost of employer health insurance.

The bargaining team consisted of Dave Shefferly and Shana Thompson who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #23

Local Association Name: Village of Franklin POA
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024

Wage Increases

• • +4% annually

Other Important Issues

• Two (2) personal hour/personal leave in a separate bank.
• Limited employee healthcare premium cost-sharing from 10% to 12%.
• Awarded increases of employee pension contribution at 5%.
• City to adopt PA88.

The bargaining team consisted of Local President Justin Wells and Vice President Dennis Berry who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #22

Local Association Name: Ann Arbor Police Professional Assistants
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024

Wage Increases

• • 2022: +0%
  • 2023: +2%
  • 2024: +2%

First-Year Bonus: $1,500 lump sum.

Other Important Issues

• Parity with other police retirement programs (other Ann Arbor Groups):
  • Contract definitions page: Minimum staffing and work assignment.
  • Language/Equalized Overtime Language:
    • 3 full holidays paid.
    • 3-year duration. No raise within the first year with a $1,500 lump sum.
    • Upon 2 years 2% wage increase each of the remaining years.
• Employee paid parking increase by $10 to $85/year.

The bargaining team consisted of Renee Wagner and Danielle Thompson who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Harry Valentine.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #21

Local Association Name: Clinton Village POA
Duration: December 1, 2021, to November 30, 2024

Wage Increases

• • 2021: +3.5%
  • 2022: +3.5%
  • 2023: +3.5%

Other Important Issues

• Health insurance employee contribution increased from 12% to 13% in 2022, to 14% in 2023, and to 15% in 2024.
• Health care opt out charged to $6,000.
• HSA annual employer contribution is $4,600 for family/2 person and $2,300 for single.

The bargaining team consisted of Sergeant Terry Keith (local president) who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #20

Local Association Name: Clinton Village Public Employees Supervisors Association
Duration: December 1, 2021, to November 30, 2024

Wage Increases

• Electric Superintendent
  • 2021: +12%
  • 2022: +2%
  • 2023: +2%
• DPW Superintendent
  • 2021: +2%
  • 2022: +2%
  • 2023: +2%
• WWTP Superintendent
  • 2021: +8%
  • 2022: +2%
  • 2023: +2%

Other Important Issues

• Health insurance employee contribution increased from 12% to 13% in 2022, to 14% in 2023, and to 15% in 2024.
• Health care opt out charged to $6,000.
• HSA annual employer contribution is $4,600 for family/2 person and $2,300 for single.
• General Employee B4 plan MERS contribution increased from 8% to 9%.
• Storm/mutual aid compensation can be increased to double time.
• DPW licenses:
  • D4: $0.47
  • D3/D4: $0.66
  • S4: $0.47
  • S3/S4: $0.66
• WWTP Licenses:
  • D: $1.51
  • C/D: $3.22

The bargaining team consisted of Chief Steward Mark Carpenter who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #19

Local Association Name: Clinton Village Public Employees Association
Duration: December 1, 2021, to November 30, 2024

Wage Increases

• Journey Linemen
  • 2021: +14%
  • 2022: +2%
  • 2023: +2%
• App. Linemen
  • 2021: +4%
  • 2022: +2%
  • 2023: +2%
• DPW/Water Operator
  • 2021: +11%
  • 2022: +2%
  • 2023: +2%
• DPW Mechanic
  • 2021: +3%
  • 2022: +3%
  • 2023: +2%
• WWTP Operator
  • 2021: +7%
  • 2022: +2%
  • 2023: +2%

Other Important Issues

• Health insurance employee contribution increased from 12% to 13% in 2022, to 14% in 2023, and to 15% in 2024.
• Health care opt out charged to $6,000.
• HSA annual employer contribution is $4,600 for family/2 person and $2,300 for single.
• General Employee B4 plan MERS contribution increased from 8% to 9%.
• Storm/mutual aid compensation can be increased to double time.
• Checked the Senior Operator positions for WWTP, DPW, and Elective.
• DPW licenses:
  • D4: $0.47
  • D3/D4: $0.66
  • S4: $0.47
  • S3/S4: $0.66
• WWTP Licenses:
  • D: $1.51
  • C/D: $3.22

The bargaining team consisted of Chief Steward Will Sanborn who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #18

Local Association Name: New Baltimore POA
Duration: August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2024

Wage Increases

• 2021: +3%
• 2022: +2%
• 2023: +2%

Other Important Issues

• The transition from 8-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts.
• Shift premium increased to $2 for the night shift and $1.50 for the afternoon/power shift.
• Uniform allowance increased for the department clerk.

The bargaining team consisted of President Krysta Lebeau and Vice President Alex Balabuch who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kevin Loftis.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #17

Local Association Name: Harper Woods Public Employees
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024

Wage Increases

• 2022: +2%
• 2023: +2%
• 2024: +2%

Signing Bonus: $1,000

Other Important Issues

• Upon completion of 5 years of service, the employee’s annual base salary shall be increased by 1% of the base.
• Upon completion of 25 years of service, the employee’s annual base salary shall be increased by 1% of the base.
• Standby pay increased by $50 for any holiday in the week.
• Steeltoe shoes or boots allowance increased by $100 each year.
• Juneteenth was added as a holiday in the contract from the previous LOA.

The bargaining team consisted of President Dave Ciechanowski and Vice President Willie Anderson, Jr. who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Tom Scherer.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #16

Local Association Name: Franklin COA
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024

Wage Increases

• 2022: +4%
• 2023: +4%
• 2024: +4%

Other Important Issues

• 2% increase toward medical (PA 152).
• 24 hours additional personal days.

The bargaining team consisted of President Mike Bastianelli who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Thomas K. Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #15

Local Association Name: Fenton Police Officers Association
Duration: July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024
Mediator’s Name: Richard Ziegler

Wage Increases

• 2021: +3%
• 2022: +3%
• 2023: +2.5%

Signing Bonus: $1,200 lump sum for each member (COVID-19)

Other Important Issues

• Increase boot allowance to $250 per contract.
• Loss/damage to personal property is now $500 per contract.

The bargaining team consisted of President Tom Cole and Vice President Kevin Murray who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Thomas K. Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #14

Local Association Name: West Bloomfield Police Officers Association
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2025

Wage Increases

• 2022: +3%
• 2023: +2.5%
• 2024: +3%
• 2025: +2.5%

Other Important Issues

• Pension change for Tier 2 officers is 2.5% on all years of service (retroactive).
• Pension: 52 with 25 years, 50 with at least 20 years, and 60 with 10 years.
• New members will receive five (5) sick days after 30 days.

The bargaining team consisted of President Chad Kerr, Vice President Randy Johnson, and Sergeant at Arms Dave McNealy who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Thomas K. Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #13

Local Association Name: Washtenaw COAM
Duration: January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2024

Wage Increases

• First-year: +2.25%
• Second-year: +2.25%
• Wage reopener in 2023 and 2024

Other Important Issues

• Lump-sum payment of $1,300.

The bargaining team consisted of President Fred Garcia who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Thomas K. Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #12

Local Association Name: City of Plymouth Command Officers Association
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2025

Wage Increases

(The first number is the first 6 months, the second number is 6 months into the year.)

• 2022: +3% (1%)
• 2023: +2% (1.5%)
• 2024: +2% (1.5%)
• 2025: +2% (1.5%)
  • 14.5% over 4 years

Other Important Issues

• Increase in uniform allowance to $850 per year.
• Overtime minimum of three hours.
• Retention pay
  • 5 years – 9 years: $500 per year
  • 10 years – 14 years: $750 per year
  • 15 years – 19 years: $1,000 per year
  • 20 years – 24 years: $1,250 per year
  • 25 years or more capped at $1,500

The bargaining team consisted of Lieutenant Sergeant Jamie Grabowski who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Thomas K. Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #11

Local Association Name: Belleville Police Officers Association
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024

Wage Increases

• 2022: +2.5%
• 2023: +2.5%
• 2024: +2.5%

The bargaining team consisted of President Barton Devos and Vice President Sarah Maher who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Thomas K, Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #10

Local Association Name: Calhoun County Command Officers
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024

Wage Increases

• First 6 months: 0%
• Second 6 months: 5%
• Second year: +2.5% + 2.5 market adjustment = 5%
• Third year: +2.5% + 2.5 market adjustment = 5%

The bargaining team consisted of President Lieutenant Chris Bacik, Vice President Sergeant Matthew Miller, and Negotiator Lieutenant Chris Young who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Thomas K, Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #9

Local Association Name: Eaton County Central Dispatch Non-Supervisory Unit
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024

Wage Increases

• 2022: +2%
• 2023: +2%
• 2024: +2%

Signing Bonus: $1,500

Other Important Issues

• Emailed communications that may serve as a written notice regarding grievances.
• CTO receives 3 hours of straight time pay per day for communication training.
• Status quo on pension and health care.
• Status quo on holiday staffing.
• Sick leave is now the same as county policy.

The bargaining team consisted of President Cassandra Yarger and Vice President Kaylee Cavender who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #8

Local Association Name: Fenton DPW
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024
Mediator’s Name: Richard Ziegler

Wage Increases

• 2022: +2.5%
• 2023: +2.5%
• 2024: +2.5%

Other Important Issues

• Added Fleet Technician to Recognition Clause; also, updated union security.
• Vacation added after 90 days, then the member receives 5 days.
• Pension changed from Hybrid to DC plan.
  • 8-year Cliff vesting.
  • City contribution is 10% and employee is 5%.
  • City split the cost for actuarial study to switch from Hybrid to DC plan if the member desires.
• Crew leader pay increased to $0.50/hour from $1.50 to $2.00.
• CDL — Added pay to the base rate of pay and increased it from $0.21 to $0.25.
• Fleet Technician pay starts at $28.00; after 1 year, it increases to $30.
• Added licensing pay.
  • Water Systems Operator license:
    • S-4: $0.25/hour
    • S-3: $0.35/hour
    • S-4: $0.55/hour
  • Filtration Operator
    • F-3: $0.35/hour
    • F-2: $0.45/hour
    • F-1: $0.55/hour
  • Pesticide Applicator: $0.25/hour

The bargaining team consisted of President Kirk Stephens and Bargaining Team Sarah Angus who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #7

Local Association Name: East Lansing COA
Duration: July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023

Wage Increases

• 2021: +2%
• 2022: +3%

Other Important Issues

• Members received additional time to cash in for performing supervision duties.
• Education Bonus:
  • Master’s Degree raised to 2.5%
  • Bachelor’s Degree to 2%
• One additional holiday, Juneteenth.

The bargaining team consisted of President Chad Pride and Vice President Adam Park who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kenneth E Grabowski.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #6

Local Association Name: Redford Township POA
Duration: April 1, 2022, to March 30, 2026

Wage Increases

• Effective 4/1/21 top pay adjusted from $66,000 to $72,000. Same percentage given to all steps.
• 2022: +1.5%
• 2023: +1.5%
• 2024: +2%
• 2025: +3%

Dispatchers top pay increased to 80% of patrol.

• • ARPA funds distributed to all members, 2021: $6,500
• 2022: $4,500
• 2023: $4,500
• 2024: $4,500
• Incentive pay returned to all employees, a bonus of 3%

Other Important Issues

• Medical, Township imposed the 80/20 on premium co-share, pre-funding of HSA was eliminated for the term of the contract.
• Drop modified, employees must work 25 years before dropping, multiplier of those with 2.25 increased to 2.5, eliminated the 3.0 multiplier when entering drop.

The bargaining team consisted of President Dan Bailey, Vice President Christopher Petersen, Secretary Michael Brussels, Treasurer Lisa Byrnes who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kenneth E Grabowski.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #5

Local Association Name: Novi COA
Duration: July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026

Wage Increases

• 2021: +3%
• 2022: +2.5%
• 2023: +2.5%
• 2024: +2.5%
• 2025: +2.5%

Other Important Issues

• All bargaining unit members received $7,700 from ARPA funds.
• Blue Cross Community 2, replaced with Blue Cross Community 4.
• Employees who are not eligible for retiree health care will receive the following amounts into the RHS account:
  • 1 to 5 years: 3%
  • 6 to 9 years: 5%
  • 10+ years: 8%

The bargaining team consisted of President Adam Elsen and Vice President Rachel Meier who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kenneth E Grabowski.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #4

Local Association Name: East Detroit Police Officers Association
Duration: July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023

Wage Increases

• 2021: +2%
• 2022: +2%

Other Important Issues

• K-9 officer benefits are put into CBA to include compensation/training.
• Support services detectives now receive $150 per week on-call.
• 40-hour compensation time for any overtime carryover in addition to holiday time.
• Increased health insurance opt-out from $4,800 to $6,000.
• 100% city match up to $100 per month for 457 contributions.
• DC plan employer increased contribution from 4% to 5%.

The bargaining team consisted of Randan Burkall, James Zwicker, Josh Ignace, Robert McNeil, and Mark Barr who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #3

Local Association Name: 23rd District Court Employees Association
Duration: July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024

Wage Increases

• 2021: +1%
• 2022: +1%
• 2023: +1%

Signing Bonus of $100 to each member.

Other Important Issues

• Increased city’s DC match from 50% to 100% of employee’s 4% max.
• Put in place the years of service requirements to get from Clerk 1 to Clerk 2 and Clerk 2 to Clerk 3, each with step increases.
• This Clerk I through Clerk III change averaged an 11.53% wage increase, with 27.4% as highest, +2.9% lowest.

The bargaining team consisted of Danielle M. and Suzanne Schrupp who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers. 

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #2

Local Association Name: Tuscola DSA
Duration: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023

Wage Increases

• 2022: +5% ($27.51 per hour; $57,220.80 per year)
• 2023: +5% ($28.88 per hour; $60,070.40 per year – top pay)

Other Important Issues

• Retention bonuses: $1,500 on June 1, 2022 and June 1, 2023.

The bargaining team consisted of Deputy Ryan Herford and Deputy Tim Zube who were assisted by POAM Business Agent John Graver. 

Signed and Sealed 2022 | #1

Local Association Name: Milan Command Officers Association (Lieutenants and Sergeants)
Duration: July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025 (3 years)

Wage Increases

Received wage adjustments bring top rates to:

• Lieutenants: $91,790.40
• Sergeants: $84,052.80

Other Important Issues

• The payout for excess vacation time – once per fiscal year.
• Increase on-call stipend to $5,500 from $4,000; paid $2,750 in March and October.
• Increase paid holidays from 12 to 13 by adding Juneteenth.
• The employer will pay 100% of retirement medical coverage for retirees’ spouses for those employed as of 2022 going forward.
• The employer may start new employees with experience at higher than starting wage.
• Two weeks employer-paid maternity leave or paternity leave.
• Limited/light duty for injured employees.

The bargaining team consisted of Local President Lieutenant Jeremy Neiman and Sergeant Eric McLaughlin who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Harry Valentine. 

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