Marion council approves police and firefighter union contracts
Marion City Council approved three year police and one year firefighter contracts. Police wages rise 3.25 percent first year 3.5 percent second year and 2 percent plus 2 percent in year three with a new pay step and acting sergeant pay. Health insurance triggers may cut future increases. Firefighter pay rises 3.25 percent with paramedic credit increasing to 1,000 dollars. About 27 police and 20 fire department employees covered.
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