Milwaukee Police Union Ratifies Contract Awaiting Council Approval for 15% Pay Raise

The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) has overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year labor agreement with the City of Milwaukee after more than three years without a contract. The agreement includes a 14.25% base salary increase over four years, totaling a 15.01% compounded raise, along with retroactive pay for 2023 through 2025 and a 3.25% raise for 2026. It also protects officers from furloughs through at least 2028 and ensures labor peace between the union and the city. MPA President Alexander Ayala praised the agreement as a result of the officers' perseverance and emphasized the need for fair wages given the dangerous nature of their work. The contract, which is supported by members of the Milwaukee Common Council including Alderman Peter Burgelis, now awaits final approval from the council. The Milwaukee Police Department expressed gratitude for the officers' dedication and the progress in negotiations.