Hubbard council OKs AFSCME pact

HUBBARD — The city council unanimously passed a three-year contract for about 30 city employees in AFSCME Ohio Council 8, Local 1256 at its meeting tonight.

The union voted to accept the contract last month.

The employees are in the street, wastewater treatment and water departments. They previously made between $16 to $21 an hour in all three departments. Under the new contract, they will receive a 3-percent raise the first year, a 1-percent raise the second year and a 1-percent raise the third year.

The contract also offers opportunities for more money if AFSCME employees obtain additional training and licenses.