As you all are aware the City Council unanimously approved an appropriation for our contractual financial proposal (see PDF below).  Negotiations have been ongoing for over 2 years and we are happy to announce that they are moving forward. The negotiating teams are expected to tentatively agree within the next couple days and bring a contract to the membership for a ratification vote in accordance with Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution & Bylaws. Be advised, once the negotiating team tentatively agrees to the proposed CBA we will immediately make the announcement for the five (5) day notice for a ratification vote.