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Watertown City and Local 877 Sign New Collective Bargaining Agreement

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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The City of Watertown and Watertown Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 877, reached a new collective bargaining agreement for 2027–28. The agreement supports competitive wages for Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics and strengthens preventive care through comprehensive medical and mental health assessments. Local 877 President Braunschweig expressed appreciation for the collaborative process.

From wdtimes.com

Why it matters

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The new agreement aims to help the City recruit and retain qualified emergency responders by addressing elevated occupational risks and providing competitive compensation. This commitment to employee well-being and wages reflects a shared effort to support the community's emergency services.

From wdtimes.com

Who's involved

  • WatertownCity that reached the agreement with the firefighters
  • BraunschweigPresident of Local 877, which signed the agreement

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BraunschweigSpeculative

    Local 877 members could see improved wages and benefits through the new contract

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The entities involved

  • Watertown

    city in Dodge County and Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

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