Erie County and AFSCME Local 1095 have sealed a five-year deal, offering pay raises and job upgrades.
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1095 has agreed on a new five-year deal with Erie County.
According to Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, the deal, which runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031, includes pay raises and job upgrades to Motor Equipment Operator positions. Members approved the contract after a 444-83 vote.
“My administration has a long track record of successful negotiations with the bargaining units that make up the county work force, and we have always approached these talks with a reasonable budget outlook paired with great respect for the men and women who work for Erie County. As we have seen in the past, strong negotiations result in good outcomes for all parties, and this new AFSCME agreement benefits workers while being fiscally prudent for the county,” said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. “I thank Commissioner of Labor Relations Kola Jesutowo Adeniji and his team for their work with AFSCME President Rich Canazzi and their team to reach this deal, and AFSCME membership for their ratification vote. We are moving Erie County forward, together.”
The following living adjustments will be made for unit members on January 1 of each year:
January 1, 2027: $1.20 added to their base payJanuary 1, 2028: 2.75% increaseJanuary 1, 2029: 2.5% increaseJanuary 1, 2030: 2.5% increaseJanuary 1, 2031: 2.5% increase
Starting January 1, 2027, the county will begin offering voluntary unpaid leave when there are periods of downtime. This applies to each department and program area. Officials say this option can be used at the management’s discretion when there are temporary facility closures, or reduced workloads.