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City authorizes collective bargaining agreement with employees


January 24, 2013 · Updated 11:25 AM 

City Council recently authorized the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Auburn and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 160 for 2013-2015.

Rob Roscoe, assistant director of human resources and risk management for the City of Auburn, said the union represents some 30 non-commissioned evidence technicians, parking control officers and record specialist supervisors working for the police department.

According to the agreement, as of Jan. 1, 2013, the police services specialists will receive a 2-percent market adjustment, the police services supervisors a 2.5-percent market adjustment, the parking control attendants a 1-percent market adjustment, and the evidence technicians a 0.5-percent market adjustment, with additional adjustments scheduled for 2014 and 2015.

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