The Town Council held a special meeting on 1\/14\/2025 to approve 5 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA’s \/ Union Contracts). There was no public comment permitted at the meeting. All contracts were approved and will be discussed at the 2\/8\/2025 Town Deliberative Session a final vote by residents will be held on 3\/11\/2024. All the agreements have the following common denominators: All are 3 year contracts, the Town will continues to pay 100% of the employees health insurance premium in years 1 and 2. In year 3 there will be a cost sharing where the employees will pay 5% and the town will pay 95% of the premium. The one exception is TAP who currently cost share with a 96% \/ 4% split. There were no changes to HSA plans. Three is an increase in the health insurance opt-out $5,000 for an employee, $10,000 for 2 person coverage, and $12,000 for family coverage. Current levels of paid sick, vacation, and holiday pay have been maintained. Bereavement leave has been expanded to include additional family members. The CBA’s are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Approval of Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with the AFSCME Local 1801<\/strong> – Agreement includes Department of Public Works (DPW) and Town Office Staff; department assistants, town clerks, custodians and facility managers for LPD. 2. Approval of Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Council 93 Unit B \u2013 Londonderry Administrative Employees Association (L.A.E.A.) Town Administrative Personnel (T.A.P.)<\/strong> – Agreement includes Town Office and Administrative staff Middle Management 3. Approval of Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Londonderry Association of Police Supervisors (L.A.P.S.)<\/strong> – New CBA this year. includes LPD Deputy Chief and Captains, Para Legals, IT Coordinator and administrative staff 4. Approval of Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with Londonderry Executive Employees<\/strong> Association (L.E.E.A.) – Agreement includes Department Heads 5. Approval of Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Council 93 \u2013 Londonderry Administrative Employees Association (L.A.E.A.) Public Safety<\/strong> – Agreement includes LFD Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Battalion Chiefs, and Fire Preventions
Year one 2.5% Cost of living increase (COLA)
Year two 2.5% Cost of living increase (COLA)
Year three 2.5% Cost of living increase (COLA)
Step scale has been changed.
FY26 Budget increase next year $87,071 – 1.4 cents additional on the tax rate
FY27 Budget increase next year $110,988 – 1.8 cents additional on the tax rate
FY28 Budget increase next year $84,243 – 1.4 cents additional on the tax rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Year one 2.7% Cost of living increase (COLA)
Year two and three Cost of living increase (COLA) is tied to CPI. No less than 1% but no greater than 2.5
One time $7,000 cost adjustment to the Environmental Engineer position. Wage range has been adjusted.
FY26 Budget increase $52,491 – 0.9 cents additional on the tax rate
FY27 Budget increase $77,081 – 1.3cents additional on the tax rate
FY28 Budget increase $77,672 – 1.3 cents additional on the tax rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Year one no Cost of living increase (COLA) or merit increase. All positions receive a one time salary adjustment.
Year two Cost of living increase (COLA) is tied to CPI. No less than 1.5 % but no greater than 3%
Year three Cost of living increase (COLA) is tied to CPI. No less than 1.5 % but no greater than 2.5%
Year one one-time salary range adjustment
Year two Salary range increase 3%
Year three Salary range increase 2.5%
Y26 Budget increase $82,018 – 1.4 cents additional on the tax rate
FY27 Budget increase $127,054 – 2.1cents additional on the tax rate
FY28 Budget increase $99,958 – 1.6 cents additional on the tax rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Year one one-time salary adjusted new rate
Year two and three Cost of living increase (COLA) is tied to CPI. No less than 1 % but no greater than 2.5%
Year one one-time salary range adjustment
Year two and three Salary range increase 2.5%
FY26 Budget increase next year $66.239 – 1.1cents additional on the tax rate
FY27 Budget increase next year $61,599 – 1 cents additional on the tax rate
FY28 Budget increase next year $46,045 – 0.8 cents additional on the tax rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Year one 2.5% Cost of living increase (COLA)
Year two Cost of living increase (COLA) is tied to CPI. No less than 1 % but no greater than 2.5%
Year three Cost of living increase (COLA) is tied to CPI. No less than 1 % but no greater than 2%
Additional certifications recognized EMT\/Paramedic $1,000 for exempt employee $750 for non exempt employees. EMT-I or EMT-A $250. Fire Plans Examiner
Decrease in HSA $875 for single coverage $1,750 for two persons or family
Year one one-time salary range adjustment
Year two Salary range increase 3%
Year three Salary range increase 2.5%
FY26 Budget increase next year $38,501 – 0.6cents additional on the tax rate
FY27 Budget increase next year $48,109 – 0.7cents additional on the tax rate
FY28 Budget increase next year $49,379 – 0.8 cents additional on the tax rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n