FOP Negotiations Meeting #3 Part 1

This was a City of Lewiston, Idaho meeting held on March 25, 2026, focused on negotiations for the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract. The discussion centered on proposed substantial revisions to the collective bargaining agreement, including changes to contract formatting, language simplification, and updates to key articles such as overtime calculation, union security, clothing allowances, shift rotations, disciplinary procedures, grievance processes, and vacation leave policies. Notably, the contract now aligns overtime pay strictly with hours actually worked, introduces a new court appearance compensation section, and modifies disciplinary action language to reflect at-will employment status. The city also proposed consolidating incentive pay sections and updating salary adjustment provisions to allow up to a 2.5% increase at the city council's discretion. The meeting included clarifications on payroll deduction procedures, compensatory time management, and protections for employees during catastrophic events affecting workstations. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed, but the negotiation outcomes will impact future labor costs and city budgeting for police personnel.