Municipal Employee Compensation and Union Negotiations
Oak Park
Summary
Three labor deals are on the consent agenda: a three-year contract with SEIU Local 73 water and sewer workers, plus 2027 alternate work schedule agreements with both police unions. These shape staffing, pay and scheduling for essential Village services.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The labor agreements' cost impacts are not itemized in the published agenda.
Village water, sewer and police employees covered by the agreements.
Taxpayers and residents if staffing shortages degrade municipal service delivery or training costs rise due to turnover.
Mentions & discussions (3)
President and Board of Trustees — November 4, 2026
Three labor deals are on the consent agenda: a three-year contract with SEIU Local 73 water and sewer workers, plus 2027 alternate work schedule agreements with both police unions. These shape staffing, pay and scheduling for essential Village services.
Personnel Committee — October 27, 2026
The Personnel Committee plans to hold a closed-door discussion regarding village employment and compensation matters.
President and Board of Trustees — January 13, 2026
Multiple union representatives and village employees spoke during public comment about high turnover rates, inflation, and low wages for municipal workers, urging the board to support fair pay during ongoing contract negotiations.
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