Signed and Sealed 2026 | #20
Local Association Name: Police Officers Association of Dearborn
Duration: 5 years: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031
WAGE INCREASES
- Year 1: +4%
- Year 2: +3.5%
- Year 3: +3.5%
- Year 4: +3%
- Year 5: +3%
- 12-hour shift adjustment from 80 to 84 hours (an increase of 5%), bringing the top pay to $109,852.
Other Important Issues
- Added Juneteenth as a holiday.
The bargaining team consisted of President Eric Raby, Vice President Al Grzegorek, Brian Fehan, Justyn Bensett, Jonathan Carriveau, Margaret Cada, Ali Kattan, Hannah Lemus, and Bernie Gibson, who were assisted by Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #19
Local Association Name: Troy Police Officers Association
Duration: 5 years: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031
WAGE INCREASES
- +4% each year.
- An additional $3,000 was added to the first-year pay, bringing top pay to $110,277.
Other Important Issues
- Life insurance increased from $1,000 per $1,000 of salary.
- Court pay increased from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
The bargaining team consisted of President Greg Stopczynski, Nick Teri, Tim Daniels, Jim Mork, Carlo Pizzorni, and Ryan Tunkl, who were assisted by Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #18
Local Association Name: Washtenaw County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
Duration: 3 years: January 1, 2026 – December 2028
WAGE INCREASES
- 2.5% each year.
- An additional 2.5% new structural adjustment each year.
- Additional pay was added depending on Tax Revenue.
- Signing Bonus: $2,000
Other Important Issues
- Employer to pay for POAM legal plan.
The bargaining team consisted of President Meghan Doherty, Pat McGrady, L.E.V.P., John Apple, C.O.V.P., Treasurer Mark Vantuyl, Secretary Vanessa Vock, and Sergeant-at-Arms Brendan Smolinski, who were assisted by Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #17
Local Association Name: Dearborn Heights Command Officers Association
Duration: 4 years: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2028
WAGE INCREASES
- Differential increase of 3%.
- Signing Bonus: $1,000
Other Important Issues
- Retiree Health Care insurance stipend increased to 78% of the premium.
- Minimum manning established for shift supervisors.
The bargaining team consisted of President Nick Szopko, Vice President Kevin Camarce, Chris Suggs, Secretary Dustin Herr, and Sergeant-at-Arms Gene Derwick, who were assisted by Business Agent Kenneth E. Grabowski.
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #16
Local Association Name: Eastpointe Command Officers Association
Duration: 3 years: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
WAGE INCREASES
- Differentials continue.
- Progression pay:
- $500/year after 5 years
- $1,000/year after 10 years
- $1,500/year after 15 years
- $2,000 after 20 years
- $2,500 after 25 years
Other Important Issues
- Union days increased from 3 to 6.
- Sick leave payout after 300 hours, at 100 hours up to 457.
- $1.20 shift premium.
- Support staff receive take-home cars plus $2,600.
- Longevity was added as a holiday.
- 30% of the health care deductible into the HSA.
The bargaining team consisted of President Andrew Wood, James Zwickers, and Alex Holish, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Jim Tignanelli.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2026 | #15
Local Association Name: Grosse Ile Police Officers Association
Duration: 1 year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
WAGE INCREASES
- 2026: +3%
The bargaining team consisted of John Canterbury and Corey King, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Michael Gerald.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2026 | #14
Local Association Name: Madison Heights Municipal Employees Association (TPOAM)
Duration: 3 years: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
WAGE INCREASES
- 2026: +3%
- 2027: +3%
- 2028: +3%
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
- Increased uniform allowance.
- Two weeks of parental leave.
The bargaining team consisted of Bonnie Holzerland, who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Michael Gerald.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2026 | #13
Local Association Name: Clay Township Professional Staff Association (TPOAM)
Duration: 3 years: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
WAGE INCREASES
- 2026: +4.5%
- 2027: +4.0%
- 2028: +3.0%
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
- Increased funeral leave.
- Increased vacation pay leave.
- Added Juneteenth as a holiday.
The bargaining team consisted of Anita Rzeppa and Janet Gieralota, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Michael Gerald.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2026 | #12
Local Association Name: Alpena City Department of Public Works Employees Association (TPOAM)
Duration: 3 years: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
Mediator’s Name: Elizabeth Peters
WAGE INCREASES
- 2026: +4%
- 2027: +3%
- 2028: +3%
- Signing Bonus: $600
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
- $0.25 per hour increase for Tech 1 position.
- Added parental leave.
The bargaining team consisted of Mike Mischley and Rob Wheelock, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Michael Gerald.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2026 | #11
Local Association Name: Dryden Township Police Officers Association
Duration: 3 years: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
WAGE INCREASES
- 2026: +4%
- 2027: +4%
- 2028: +4%
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
- Added Veterans Day as a holiday.
The bargaining team consisted of Greg Betts and Scott Sadada, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Michael Gerald.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2026 | #10
Local Association Name: Sanilac County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
Duration: 3 years: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028
WAGE INCREASES
- First year: Condensed wage scale
- Second year: +2%
- Third year: +2%
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
- Increased shift premium.
- Increased longevity pay.
- Increased boot and uniform payments.
The bargaining team consisted of Nick Gould, Chad Schmidt, and Mike Rich, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Michael Gerald.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2026 | #9
Local Association Name: Calhoun County Command Officers Association
Duration: 3 years: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028
WAGE INCREASES
Created wage differentials:
- Deputy to Sergeant: 16%
- Sergeant to Lieutenant: 8%
- Lieutenant to Captain: 8%
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
- All overtime work over 6 hours per pay period will be paid at double time.
The bargaining team consisted of James Hamilton, Katrina Harrington, Hothman Misane, and Joel Flees, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Michael Gerald.
SIGNED AND SEALED 2026 | #8
Local Association Name: 41-A Judicial District Court Employees Association (TPOAM)
Duration: 3 years: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028
WAGE INCREASES
- 2026: +10%
- 2027: +3%
- 2028: +3%
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
- CEO and CER stipend of $100 per day.
The bargaining team consisted of Lisa Golchuk and Jasmine Hanna, who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Michael Gera
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #7
Local Association Name: Huron Township Police Officers Association
Duration: 3 years: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028
WAGE INCREASES
- 2025: +2%
- 2026: +2%
- 2027: +4%
- Signing Bonus: $1,250
Other Important Issues
- Lateral transfers with 24 months of prior service accrue 8 hours of vacation and may use it after six months.
- Vacation increased by 8 hours at the first accrual step.
- Employees with 15 additional years of service receive 240 hours of vacation.
- Ability to cash out compensatory time.
- Wage scale compaction reduced the top step from 12 years to 8 years.
- Part-time officer starting wage increased from $16–22/hour to $27.94/hour and will increase annually with the pay scale.
- Part-time officers accrue 8 hours of vacation for every 400 hours worked.
- FTO compensation may be earned as compensatory time.
- Life insurance increased to $100,000.
- HCSP increased to $200 per pay period.
- Longevity increased by $200 per longevity step.
- Educational allowance for degree increased to $2,000 per fiscal year.
- Uniform allowance increased to $1,200 annually.
- Part-time officers promoted to full-time may purchase pension service time.
- Employee pension contribution reduced by 1% in 2026 and 2027.
The bargaining team consisted of President Mark Grant and Vice President Ross Hadyniak, who were assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #6
Local Association Name: Farmington Public Safety Officers Association
Duration: 3 years: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
Mediator’s Name: Wanda Mayes
WAGE INCREASES
- 2025: +4%
- 2026: +4%
- 2027: +3%
Other Important Issues
- Double-time assignments for Founders Festival crosswalk detail.
- Sergeant acting as Officer in Charge (OIC) pay increased when a Commander is absent:
- $2.00/hour effective July 1, 2025
- $2.50/hour in 2026
- $3.00/hour in 2027
- FTO compensation may be taken as compensatory time.
- Uniform allowance increased to $800 in 2025 and $850 in 2027.
- Training days consisting of at least 75% work-related duties (including drive time) count as a full day worked.
- Updated promotional language.
- Added limited-duty language.
- Added Pregnant Workers Fairness Act language.
The bargaining team consisted of Scott Brown, Mike Weir, and Will Wood, who were assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #5
Local Association Name: Fenton Department of Public Works (TPOAM)
Duration: 3 years: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027
Mediator’s Name: Rich Ziegler
WAGE INCREASES
- 2025: +3%
- 2026: +3%
- 2027: +3%
Other Important Issues
- Work hours for non-water treatment plant employees changed to 9-hour shifts Monday through Thursday and 4-hour shifts on Friday.
- Added two additional holidays.
- Vacation time compaction:
- 15-year vacation benefit reduced to 10 years.
- 30-year vacation benefit reduced to 20 years.
- Friday on-call pay added.
- Increased CDL wage premiums.
- Added grader pay to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
The bargaining team consisted of President Rob Spiece and Vice President Sarah Angus, who were assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #4
Local Association Name: Road Commission of Oakland County Clerical Technical Association
Duration: 2.5 years; December 2025 – June 2028
Mediator’s Name: Micki Czerniak
WAGE INCREASES
- 2025 Market-Based Wage Adjustment: 11%
- 2025: +3.64%
- 2026: +3.64%
- 2027: +3.64%
- Retention Bonus: $777
Other Important Issues
- Updated union representation.
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Updated grievance and discipline articles.
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Increased vacation time and accumulation.
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Added ESTA language.
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Switched personal leave from sick time.
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Added the ability to add a new spouse for retirees with retiree healthcare.
The bargaining team consisted of Gene Schudlich, Staci Wright, Jennifer Kittel, Rhonda Ratliff, Julie Fisher, Diane Harris, and Bill Labadie, who were assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #3
Local Association Name: Oakland County Prosecutor Investigators Association
Duration: 4 years; October 2024 – September 2028
WAGE INCREASES
- 2024: +3%
- 2025: +5%
- 2026: +3.75%
- 2027: +3.75%
Other Important Issues
- Reduced the Salary steps from 8 to 6.
- Any bargaining unit members who are positioned between the new salary step #1 and #60 upon reorganization of the schedule will be bumped up two steps in pay.
- Increased the 401a employer portion to 9% in 2024 and to 12% in 2028.
- Increased personal leave to 80 hours from 40.
- Increased tuition Reimbursement to $5,250 annually.
- Increased holiday pay to 10 hours from 8.
- Added $500 Merit Max incentive.
- Added new section, Death in the line of Duty, and Merit rules to the CBA (collective bargaining agreement).
- Updated discipline process.
The bargaining team consisted of Dave Szlezyngier, Tracy Walton, and Alan Knapp, who were assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #2
Local Association Name: Jackson County Road Command Association
Duration: 3 years; January 2025 – December 2027
Mediator’s Name: Thomas Zulch
WAGE INCREASES
- 2023: +4.5%
- 2024: +3%
- 2025: +3%
Other Important Issues
- Lieutenant’s pay scale reduced to one step.
- Members eligible for the County-paid health insurance for up to a year if on leave of absence.
- One Tier PTO.
- Maintained comp. time bank when promoted to Lieutenant.
The bargaining team consisted of Kyle Ruge and Bryan Huttenlocker, who were assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.
Signed and Sealed 2026 | #1
Local Association Name: Jackson County Corrections Command Association
Duration: 3 years; January 2025 – December 2027
Mediator’s Name: Thomas Zulch
WAGE INCREASES
- 2025: +4.5%
- 2026: +3%
- 2027: +3%
Other Important Issues
- Lieutenant’s pay scale reduced for the first 5 years.
- Lieutenant language added to the CBA (collective bargaining agreement).
- Shift change procedure added to CBA.
- Members eligible for the County-paid health insurance for up to a year if on leave of absence.
- One Tier PTO.
- Training time outside of the County updated to a workday if the total drive time is two (2) hours.
- Over time language added for inmate transports.
- Acting Lieutenant’s pay added.
The bargaining team consisted of President Ryan Townley and Vice President Eric Kennedy, who were assisted by Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.