Union contracts: GELC, MAPE court, and firefighters
St. Clair Shores
Summary
Three labor deals were ratified, covering most city workers, court staff, and firefighters through 2029-2030, with year-one wage corrections for past inflation and a new MERP retiree health plan for new firefighter hires.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Wage increases are built into the adopted FY27 budget; the court contract alone costs about $49,650.
City and court employees and firefighters gain competitive wages and benefits; the city gains contract stability and a path to hiring a fire chief.
Rubello criticized a moratorium on seniority-based promotions in the fire contract that carries into future negotiations.
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