SIGNED AND SEALED 2024 | #9
Local Association Name: Lapeer County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Duration: 4 years; January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2025
Mediator’s Name: Richard Ziegler
WAGE INCREASES
- 2021: +2%
- 2022: +2%
- 2023: +26% (Wage study)
- 2024: +4%
- 2025: +2%
- 36% total wage increase over 5 years!
Other Important Issues
- State hard cap on healthcare rates and multiple plans — one without contribution.
- Status quo on defined benefit pension, 2.5 multiplier — 25/out.
The bargaining team consisted of President Mike Tappen, Vice President Chad Whitt, and Dwayne Gilley, who were assisted by Business Agent Jim Tignanelli.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2024 | #8
Local Association Name: Romulus Police Officers Association
Duration: 5 years; July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2028
WAGE INCREASES
- $2,000 wage adjustment.
- Decreased the 3% for each year steps — reach top pay in 5 years.
Other Important Issues
- Added one additional holiday.
- Improved light duty.
The bargaining team consisted of President Dan Schauble, Kris Welch, Travis Rice, and Chris Rena, who were assisted by Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2024 | #7
Local Association Name: Livonia Police Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; December 1, 2023 – November 30, 2026
Mediator’s Name: Richard Ziegler
WAGE INCREASES
- Eliminated second (2nd) wage tier.
- Reduced senior pay years to 5 years.
- Contracted with a 2% wage adjustment upfront and 3% each year after.
Other Important Issues
- Added one additional holiday.
- Increased Dispatch D.C. pension from 1% to 12%.
The bargaining team consisted of Anthony Hall, Michael Arakecian, Cameron Koss, and Amanda Hall, who were assisted by Business Agent Kenneth E. Grobowski.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2024 | #6
Local Association Name: Grosse Ile Township Public Employees Association
Duration: 4 years; April 1, 2023 – April 1, 2026
312 Award: No
WAGE INCREASES
- 2023: +2.5%
- 2024: +2.5%
- 2025: +2.5%
- 2026: +2.5%
Other Important Issues
- Increased healthcare opt-out by $1,500.
- Added Health Wellness Program to CBA.
- Retiree healthcare after 4/23 will have a Retiree Healthcare Savings Plan.
- Increased floating holidays.
- New Hire Wage Program — increased pay by 5%. At 4 years, make 100% of tier 1 pay.
- Increased sick leave to 10 days a year; sick bank payout and funeral leave increased at tier 2.
The bargaining team consisted of Donna Depa and George Menx. They were assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2024 | #5
Local Association Name: Brighton DPS Employees Association
Duration: 4 years; June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026
312 Award: No
WAGE INCREASES
- 2023: +4%
- 2024: +3%
- 2025: +3%
Other Important Issues
- The residency requirement radius increased to 45 miles.
- Increased boot allowance increased to $325.
- Reduced RSA vesting period to 5 years.
- Increase in compensation for specific classifications, certifications, and licenses.
- Added limited duty to CBA.
The bargaining team consisted of Brian Lieberman and Matt Trip, who were assisted by Business Agents Thomas Funke and Eric Ronewicz.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2024 | #4
Local Association Name: Saline Command Officers Association – Group CO58
Duration: Wage Reopener
312 Award: Yes
WAGE INCREASES
- 2023: +5%
The bargaining team consisted of Chris Boulter and Anoy Hartwig, who were assisted by Kevin Loftis, Al Brzys, and Business Agent Harry Valentine.
Signed and Sealed 2024 | #3
Local Association Name: Roseville Police Officers
Duration: 6 years; July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2025
WAGE INCREASES
- 2023: +3.25%
- 2024: +3.25%
Other Important Issues
- Added holidays — Martin Luther King Day & Juneteenth.
- Retention bonus: All members on payroll during December 2023 and December 2024 will receive a $1,700 bonus on the HSA deposit.
- Increased shift premium to $0.25 per hour ($0.67 for the day shift and $1.85 for the night shift).
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 2024 | #2
Local Association Name: Saginaw Command Officers Association
Duration: 4 years; July 2022 – June 2026
WAGE INCREASES
- 2022: +4% plus 1.75% at the top step
- 2023: +5%
- 2024: +2%
- 2025: +2%
Other Important Issues
- Payment for working in a higher classification after 6 hours of work.
- Higher contributions to the Retiree Healthcare Savings Plan from the employer and employee.
- Increased compensatory time bank to 480 hours for all Command Officers.
- Increase in employee healthcare contributions to $5 per month each year.
- Rule of 2 is now an option for promotions from Sergeant to Lieutenant.
The bargaining team consisted of President Matthew Carpus, Vice President Dave Kendziorski, and Nathanial Voelker, who were assisted by COAM Act 312 Advocate Kevin Loftis, Research Analyst Al Brzys, and Business Agent Steve Sellers.
Signed and Sealed 2024 | #1
Local Association Name: Albion Command Officers Association
Duration: 3 years; 2024-2026
WAGE INCREASES
- 2024: +3%
- 2025: +3%
- 2026: Split +5%
Other Important Issues
- Signing Bonus of $4,000.
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave per 12 months for birth or adoption of a child.
- 90% payout of banked PTO and gap bank time at the employment separation.
- Accrued time and accrued time over caps rolled into 457 Plan.
- Double time for declared states of emergency.
- Added Juneteenth and Veterans Day as holidays.
- Drop retirement plan.
- 2 hours extra pay for field training officers during training day.
The bargaining team consisted of Jason Kern and Bill Timmins, who were assisted by Business Agent Harry Valentine.
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