Milwaukee Police Union Ratifies Pay Deal With City, Council Vote Next
The vote caps three years without a contract after six days of arbitration.
Overview
- Union members approved a labor agreement that delivers a 15.01% compounded pay increase through 2026.
- The pact includes full retroactive wages for 2023 through 2025 along with across-the-board increases.
- Officers gain protection from furloughs through at least 2028, which the union described as a key safeguard.
- The agreement requires final approval from the Milwaukee Common Council before it can take effect.
- Union president Alexander Ayala praised officers’ perseverance and criticized City Hall’s stance, the police department welcomed the progress, and the union highlighted support from Alderman Peter Burgelis.