Summary
The tentative agreement with firefighters provides 2.5%-3% annual raises and higher health premium contributions, totaling about $1.6 million over four years. It's headed to Finance and Personnel before a final council vote.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $1.6 million in wages and benefits over the four-year contract.
Racine firefighters under the new contract.
Taxpayers bear the increased cost through the city budget.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Common Council — April 20, 2026
Four-year contracts with the police and fire staff officers' associations were approved or advanced, totaling over $1 million in wage and benefit costs, with health premium contributions rising to 12.5% by 2028.
Common Council — January 6, 2026
The tentative agreement with firefighters provides 2.5%-3% annual raises and higher health premium contributions, totaling about $1.6 million over four years. It's headed to Finance and Personnel before a final council vote.
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