UPDATE: City council approves union contracts giving raises for city employees, police supervisors

AFSCME union members and supporters listen as local chapter President Steve Hall speaks at a rally outside of city hall on July 23, 2024. Workers rallied during contract negotiations and reached an agreement with the city in early October following mediation. (Madeleine Moore/Salem Reporter)

This story was updated on Tuesday, Oct. 29, following the council meeting.

Salem city councilors on Monday unanimously approved two new three-year union contracts covering most civilian city workers and police sergeants. The contracts are expected to cost the city about $25 million over three years, mostly due to wage increases and benefits, and come as Salem faces a substantial budget deficit. 

Additionally, councilors unanimously approved pay increases for police leadership for this year,…

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