Signed and Sealed Signed and Sealed | 2023

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #32

Local Association Name: Albion Public Safety Association
Duration: 3 years; 2023-2025

WAGE INCREASES

• 2023: +3%
• 2024: +3% 
• 2025: Split +5%

Other Important Issues

• Signing Bonus: $3,000
• Increase in longevity pay by $100 with each Step
• Increase retirement multiplier to $2.75 if they have 25 or 60 years of service.
• Insurance opt-out increased.
• Tuition reimbursement increased.
• Clothing allowance increased.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Juneteenth was added as a holiday.
• Officers assigned to DB get a 3% pay increase. 

The bargaining team consisted of President Dan Riley and Vice President Scott Austin, who were assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #31

Local Association Name: White Lake Township Police Officers Association
Duration: Contract extension through 2026

WAGE INCREASES

• 7/1/23:
  • Start: $60,000
  • Six Months: $64,978
  • 1 Year: $70,875
  • 2 Years: $76,740
  • 3 Years: $81,740
• 1/1/24: +3% plus $1k wage adjustment at year 3
• 1/1/25: +2.5%
• 1/1/26: +3%

Other Important Issues

• Updated language in CBA.

The bargaining team consisted of President Shawn Kiddle, who was assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #30

Local Association Name: Albion DPW Employees Association
Duration: 3 years; 2024-2026

WAGE INCREASES

• 2024: +3%
• 2025: +3%
• 2026: +5%

Other Important Issues

• $1,500 signing bonus.
• Removed divisional seniority, and everyone has one seniority.
• Longevity pay increases by $100 with each Step
• Insurance opt-out increased to $2,000 single, $2,700 plus two.
• Juneteenth was added as a holiday.
• 4 weeks paid parental leave.
• CDL LOU incorporated in the contract.
• License incentive increased by $200.
• Comp bank increased to 120 hours.
• Sick-time payout is now one-tier. 
• Double-time pay for working more than 16 hours.

The bargaining team consisted of Vice President Joe Reynolds, Treasurer Gavin Hanson, and Secretary Mike Lecue, who were assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #29

Local Association Name: Roseville Police Officers Association
Duration: 2 years; July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025

WAGE INCREASES

• 2023: +3.25%
• 2024: +3.25%

Other Important Issues

• Add Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. Day as holidays.
• $0.25 additional shift premiums: $0.67 for days and $1.85 for nights.
• Annual retention bonus of $1,700 for all members regardless of seniority.
• Balance of CBA SQ.

The bargaining team consisted of President Dave Ernatt, Vice President Chad Lee, Secretary Chris Moran, and Treasurer Justin Thorngate who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Jim Tignanelli.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #28

Local Association Name: Fraser Public Safety Officers Association
Duration: 4 years; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026

WAGE INCREASES

PSO

• 2022: +4.59%
• 2023: +3%
• 2024: +3%
• 2025: +2%
• 2026: to $84,129
  • A total of 12.9% increase over 4 years

Paramedic

• New top (48 months) step and 458/3/3/2; tops at $70,076 (+21%)

Other Important Issues

• Prior experience credit for new hires.
• Restricted/light duty for on or off-duty injury.
• Eliminate tier on longevity — all members are eligible for a $2,600 employer match to a 457 account.
• Increase member contribution to pension from .5% to 7.5%!

The bargaining team consisted of President Scott Witkowski, Vice President James Ternes, and Paramedic Rep Shane Dommer, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Jim Tignanelli.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #27

Local Association Name: Shelby Township Police Officers Association
Duration: 5 years; January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2026

WAGE INCREASES

• 2022: +9.8%
• 2023: +2.5%
• 2024: +2% + $500
• 2025: +2% + $500
• 2026: +2.25%
  • Total of 19.6% over 5 years

Other Important Issues

• Lateral entry hires.
• D.C. pension hired on grand wages (was here) assessment to enter for promotion to Sergeant.
• Full pay while on military leave.
• 1250/2500 annual contribution to HSA.
• $4,500 tuition reimbursement – must stay 36 months.

The bargaining team consisted of President Phil Young, Vice President James Malczewski,  and the Bargaining Team: Scott Simpson, Jeremy Herman, Dennis Washburn, and Jason Hansen, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Jim Tignanelli.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #26

Local Association Name: Canton Township Police Officers Association
Duration: 4 years; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026

WAGE INCREASES

• 2023: +3%
  • Plus, an additional 3% in October
• 2024: +3%
• 2025: +3%
• 2026: +3%
• Dispatch equals 75% of patrol.

Other Important Issues

• Institute new pension plan going forward.
• 2.5% base wages, MERS.
• 53/25 retirement.
• Employee contribution of 8% available.

The bargaining team consisted of President Alex McNulty, Vice President Jason Singleton,  Secretary Nicole Harmon, Treasurer Joel Belanger, and Sergeant at Arms Andy Kelley, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #25

Local Association Name: Westland Police Officers Association
Duration: 4 years; May 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027

WAGE INCREASES

• May 1, 2023: +3.20%
• July 1, 2023: +5%
• July 1, 2024: +5%
• July 1, 2025: +5%
• July 1, 2026: +5%

Other Important Issues

• Clothing allowance: $2,500
• Weapons qualification: $1,250

The bargaining team consisted of President Timothy Sumpter, Vice President Ryan Damic, Treasurer Summer Chalfin, Secretary Andrew Teschendorf, and Trustee Cory Skulina, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #24

Local Association Name: Oak Park Public Safety Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; May 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026

WAGE INCREASES

• May 1, 2023: +5%
• July 1, 2023: +2%
• July 1, 2024: +2
• July 1, 2025: Wage Reopener

The bargaining team consisted of President Mike Hodakoski, Vice President Jeff Motta, Treasurer David Cardinali, and Secretary John Stanson, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #23

Local Association Name: St. Clair County Command Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025
312 Award: Yes 

WAGE INCREASES

• 2023: +5%
• 2024: +3%
• 2025: +2.5%

Other Important Issues

• $1,500 up to $3,500 Retention Bonus based on seniority.
• $500 Hazardous Duty payment.
• $250 increase in Uniform Cleaning Allowance. 

The bargaining team consisted of President Scott Braun and Vice President Scott Francisco, who were assisted by POAM Advocate Kevin Lotfis, Research Analyst Al Brzys, and Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #22

Local Association Name: St. Clair County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Duration: 3 years; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025
312 Award: Yes 

WAGE INCREASES

• 2023: +5%
• 2024: +3%
• 2025: +2.5%

Other Important Issues

• $1,500 up to $3,500 Retention Bonus based on seniority.
• $500 Hazardous Duty payment.
• $250 increase in Uniform Cleaning Allowance. 

The bargaining team consisted of President Damon Duva and Vice President Philip Pokriefka, who were assisted by POAM Advocate Kevin Lotfis, Research Analyst Al Brzys, and Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #21

Local Association Name: Farmington Command Officers Association
Duration: 2 years; July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025

WAGE INCREASES

• 2022: +3%
• 2023: +5%
  • $1,000 market adjustment added to wage.
• 2024: +3%
  • $1,000 market adjustment added to wage.

Other Important Issues

• Previously accrued Sick Leave Bank is frozen, and Commanders paid out an additional 33% at retirement. New Sick Leave accrual at 8 hours per month. Unused time is paid out at 50% at retirement. 
• New Short Term Disability policy takes effect after 7 days after an injury and 14 days after illness.   

The bargaining team consisted of President Todd Anderson, Vice President Andrew Morche, Treasurer Patrick Spelman, and Secretary Shane Wash, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kevin Loftis.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #20

Local Association Name: Garden City Police Officers Association
Duration: 4 years; July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027

WAGE INCREASES

• 2023: +2.5%
  • Plus $4,000 wage adjustment increase. 
• 2024: +2.5%
• 2025: +2.5%
• 2026: +3%

Signing Bonus: $1,000

Other Important Issues

• Extra holiday.
• Additional sick time accumulation.
• $500 for medical first responder.
• Life insurance on base salary. 
• Additional bereavement day. 

The bargaining team consisted of President James Drinkard and Vice President Allen Cash, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Thomas K. Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #19

Local Association Name: Saginaw County Sergeant’s Association
Duration: 3 years; October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025
312 Award: Yes 

WAGE INCREASES

• 2022: +2%
  • Plus 2% market adjustment (retroactive October 1, 2022.)
• 2023: +2%
• 2024: +2%

Other Important Issues

• Additional 60 hours of Paid Time Off.
• The County was improperly assessing excessive health insurance premium sharing. All payments above the correct amount were refunded to January 17, 2023.  
• Shift differential – $0.35 for hours worked between 1745 hours and 0545 hours. 

The bargaining team consisted of President Michael Andreotti and Vice President Jim Houge, who were assisted by POAM 312 Advocate Kevin Loftis, Arbitrator George Roumell, and Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #18

Local Association Name: Jackson County Command Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; 2022-2024

WAGE INCREASES

• • First year: +4%
  • Second year: +3%
  • Third year: +3%

The bargaining team consisted of President Bryan Huttenlocker and Vice President Sam Sukovich, who were assisted by Business Agent Thomas K. Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #17

Local Association Name: Northfield Township Police Officers Association
Duration: 3 years

WAGE INCREASES

• • First year: +5%
  • Second year: +3%
  • Third year: +3%

• Signing Bonus: Hazard Pay $3,000 per officer who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other Important Issues

• Add a 20-year step for longevity.
• Add Easter to holidays.

The bargaining team consisted of President Mark Jensen and Vice President Joshua Howe, who were assisted by Business Agent Thomas K. Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #16

Local Association Name: Northfield Township Command Officers Association 
Duration: 3 years; July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025

WAGE INCREASES

• • 2023: +5%
  • 2024: +3%
  • 2025: +3%

• Signing Bonus: Hazard Pay $3,000 per Officer who worked during the Pandemic.

Other Important Issues

• Add a 20-year step for longevity.
• Add Easter to holidays.

The bargaining team consisted of President Sergeant Jason Roberts and Vice President Lieutenant Dave Powell, who were assisted by Business Agent Thomas K. Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #15

Local Association Name: Pittsfield Township Police Officers Association 
Duration: 3 years; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025

WAGE INCREASES

• 2023: +5%
• 2024: +4%
• 2025: +4%
  • Additional 3% in Step 5 and in Step 6.

Other Important Issues

• Special assignment stipend $1,500.

The bargaining team consisted of President Marc DeLaPena, Vice President Kyle Erskine, and Secretary Robert Cole, who were assisted by Business Agent Thomas K. Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #14

Local Association Name: Washtenaw Deputy Sheriff’s Association 
Duration: 3 years; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025

WAGE INCREASES

• 2023: +3% (+1% if the tax base is above 5%)
  • $10,000 in ARPA Funds
• 2024: +3% (+1% if the tax base is above 5%)
  • 2% Bonus
• 2023: +2% (+1% if the tax base is above 5%)
  • 2% Bonus

The bargaining team consisted of President Gary Lowe, Vice President Phuong Le, Vice President Keith Dezwaan, Secretary Paul Shaffer, and Treasurer Tracey Marion, Megan Doherty, and Patrick McGrady, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #13

Local Association Name: Meridian Township Police Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026

WAGE INCREASES

• • 2023: +2%
    • 2/24/2023: +1%, +5% to top step

• 2024: +3%

• • 2025: +3%

• 2025: +3%, top pay $78,374.40

Other Important Issues

• Wage scale compressed.

The bargaining team consisted of President Kyle Royston, Secretary Antonio Trevino, and Treasurer Becky Payne, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #12

Local Association Name: Dearborn Police Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026

WAGE INCREASES

• • 2023: +3%
  • 2024: +3%

• 2025: Wage Reopener

• 2026: Wage Reopener

Other Important Issues

• 2 additional holidays.
• Increased clothing and gun allowance.
• FTO increase.
• Lifetime vested language.
• Wage scale compressed.

The bargaining team consisted of President Bill Anhut, Vice President Al Grezgorek, Secretary Bernie Gibson, Treasurer Cyle Gizicki, and Ahmed Alkubaui, Negotiating Team, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #11

Local Association Name: Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025

WAGE INCREASES

• • 2022: +3%
  • 2023: +3.5%
  • 2024: +3.5%
    • Signing Bonus: $1,500

Other Important Issues

• Increased longevity pay by $250 for each step.
• Food allowance for firefighters increased by $300 to $1,000 per year.
• Dispatch/clerical/parking enforcement 25 days at 10 years of service.
• $2,000 annual stipend for fire marshall duties.
• HSA contributions were increased by $250 to $2,000 annually.
• The city agreed to eliminate employees contributing 1% of their wages toward Retiree Health Care.

The bargaining team consisted of President Michael Hodor, Vice President Keith Colombo, Secretary Roy Krause, and Treasurer Brian Orlowski, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #10

Local Association Name: Farmington Public Safety Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025
312 Award: Yes

WAGE INCREASES

• • +3%
  • +5%
  • +3%
    • (Wages are retroactive to July 1, 2022.)

Other Important Issues

• Leave Day Scheduling for accrued time accounts is guaranteed if submitted with more than 24 hours’ notice. Time is not subject to cancellation.
• Sick time payout increased to 40% annually. 
• Employee pension contributions maintained the status quo. The employer had requested an increased contribution from employees. 

The bargaining team consisted of President James Wren, Vice President Scott Brown, and Treasurer Jeff Brow, who were assisted by Arbitrator Allen Kovinsky, POAM Advocate Kevin Loftis, POAM Research Analyst Al Brzys, and POAM Business Agent Thomas Funke.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #9

Local Association Name: St. Clair County Bailiff Association
Duration: 1 year; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024

WAGE INCREASES

• 01/1/2023: +3.5%
• 01/1/2024: +3%

Other Important Issues

• Part-time holiday pay added.
• Juneteenth holiday added.
• Retention payment: one-time payment raised on service; full-time $1,500-$3,500, part-time $1,125-$2,625.

The bargaining team consisted of President Bryan Coleman and Vice President Eric Krikorian, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Tom Scherer.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #8

Local Association Name: Sanilac County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Duration: 2 years; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025

WAGE INCREASES

• 01/1/2023: +2.25%
• 01/1/2024: +2.25%
• 01/1/2015: +2%

Other Important Issues

• 2 holidays added and an option to work 2 flexible holidays (1½x)
• Holidays not worked paid for all shift hours.
• Holiday rate paid for all hours during shift.
• Uniform cleaning is now $750/year.
• Uniform footwear is now $300/year.
• Equipment allowance $400/year.
• Longevity step 10-14 years $250 added.
• College credit:
  • 60 credit hours or 4 years of military $300/year.
  • 30 credit hours or 2 years of military $150/year.
• Tuition reimbursement is $100/per credit hour earned.
• Specialty pay added: $250-$750/year.
• Recruitment and retention: full-time $2,000/year, part-time $1,000/year.

The bargaining team consisted of Vice President Rob Wendling and Steward Rob Major, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Tom Scherer.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #7

Local Association Name: Huron County Sheriff Department General Unit Association
Duration: 2 years; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025

WAGE INCREASES

• 01/1/2023: +5% increase minus steps 1-4, plus additional step (2023 increases actually 8.28%-15.13% with step changes)
• 01/1/2024: +2%
• 01/1/2015: +2%

Other Important Issues

• Call-in time minimum of 4 hours.
• Longevity steps increased to $150 for each step.
• Carry over 24 hours of unused vacation.
• The compensatory time bank increased to 80 hours/year.
• Contract notice increased to 120 days.
• Health insurance optional buy-up costs updated.

The bargaining team consisted of President Doug Gertner, Vice President Shawn Wright, and Secretary Jacqueline Cregeur, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Tom Scherer.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #6

Local Association Name: St. Clair County Communications Officers Association
Duration: 1 year; January 1, 2023, to December

WAGE INCREASES

• 01/1/2023: +3.5%
• 2024: +3%

Other Important Issues

• Retention Pay in $500 increments from $1,500 to $3,500.

The bargaining team consisted of President Jennifer L. and Vice President Andrea Kuhlman, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #5

Local Association Name: St. Clair County Human Resources Employees Association
Duration: 1 year; January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024

WAGE INCREASES

• 01/1/2023: +3.5%
• 01/1/2024: +3%

Other Important Issues

• Retention Payment: $1,500 to $3,500, dependent on years of service.
• Juneteenth added as a recognized paid holiday.

The bargaining team consisted of Jill Dunsmore, who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #4

Local Association Name: Saginaw County Corrections Officer Association
Duration: 3 years; October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2024

WAGE INCREASES

• 10/1/2021: +2%
• 10/1/2023: +2%
• 10/1/2024: +2%

Other Important Issues

• 25¢ shift differential 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. 
• $500 employer HSA contribution. 
• Juneteenth was added as a paid holiday. 
• Increased health insurance opt-out from $150 a month to $200.
• The waiting period for new hire benefits has been reduced from 6 months to 30 days.   

The bargaining team consisted of President Brad Psycher, Ann Lewis, Edward Fowler, and Troy Greene, who were assisted by Mediator Miles Cameron and POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #3

Local Association Name: Saline Command Officers Association (CO58 / Sergents Only)
Duration: 4 years; July 21, 2022, to June 30, 2026

WAGE INCREASES

• • 07/21/2022: +3.5%
  • 07/21/2023: Wage Reopener
  • 07/21/2024: +3.5%

• 07/21/2025: Wage Reopener

Other Important Issues

• Maintain a 15% wage differential over the top-paid patrol officer. 
• Healthcare reopener to make retirement health care a vested right. 
• Increase personal days from 4 to 6 with a 100% payout for unused days (yearly).
• Parity with patrol union if patrol unions receive any lump sum payments in 2023. 
• Parity with patrol if they receive a higher payout on sick banks.  

The bargaining team consisted of Andy Hartwig and Chris Boulter, who were assisted by Mediator Richard Ziegler and POAM Business Agent Harry Valentine. 

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #2

Local Association Name: Roseville DPS Employees Association
Duration: 4 years; July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025

WAGE INCREASES

• 07/1/2021: +2%
• 07/1/2022: +2%
• 07/1/2023: +2%
• 07/1/2024: +2%

Other Important Issues

• The rest period is negotiated into the contract.
• The floating holiday was added to paid holidays. 
• Funeral leave is now available upon the first day of employment.
• Sick leave payout and voluntary separation not rolled into FAC.
• Retirement  – added a (DROP) Deferred Retirement Option Plan.
• Non-occupational life insurance policy of $25,000 per employee. 

The bargaining team consisted of President Robert Glynn, Vice President Brian Grass, Secretary Ron Cross, and Chief Steward George B., who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers. 

Signed and Sealed 2023 | #1

Local Association Name: Saginaw County Superior Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2024

WAGE INCREASES

• 2021: +2%
• 2022: +2%
• 2023: +2%

Other Important Issues

• 700-hour cap, removed from PTO. 
• PTO can now be used in 15-minute increments.
• Health insurance opt-out increased from $150 a month to $200.
• $5,250 on-call stipend; rolled into wages. 

The bargaining team consisted of Russ Kolb and Marsha Austin, who were assisted by Mediator Miles Cameron and POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.