Ontonagon village reaches tenative union agreement

By JAN TUCKER

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ONTONAGON — The Village of Ontonagon has reached a tentative agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees union for a collective bargaining agreement starting Jan. 1.

The sides tentatively agreed to a three year contract which:

—Kept the current plan.

—Added steps to longevity with 25 years at $0.30 and 30 years $0.35

—And increase of 2% in wages for the three year term of the contract.

The contract also eliminates post-employment health insurance by 2025 and establishes health care saving plans for employees with 1% employe...