EASTON, Pa. — Northampton County and its county employees union have reached a new three-year contract for employees in four bargaining units, officials announced Monday.
The new agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1265 covers 911 center supervisors, many union employees working for the county court and youth care workers running the juvenile justice center, among others.
"Under the new terms, covered employees will see wages rise 11% over the next three years, while employee-paid healthcare costs remain flat."
Northampton County news release
In all, the contract will set wages for 379 employees.
Under the new terms, covered employees will see wages rise 11% over the next three years, while employee-paid healthcare costs remain flat.
“This agreement reflects our continued commitment to treating our workforce with fairness and respect,” county Executive Lamont McClure wrote in a statement released Monday.
“I thank AFSCME and our team for negotiating in good faith and reaching a contract that supports the vital services our employees deliver every day to the residents of Northampton County.”