FOP Negotiations Meeting #10

This was a negotiation meeting between the City of Lewiston, Idaho, and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Muskegon Lodge #2 held on July 1, 2026. The discussion focused primarily on contract terms related to police overtime, specialty pay, and grievance procedures. Key procurement-related topics included proposals to adjust specialty pay amounts for equipment and investigative duties, with a counteroffer of approximately $24,000 for specialty pay increases. The parties debated the calculation of overtime eligibility, specifically whether vacation and comp time should count toward the 40 hours worked threshold before overtime pay applies, with the city favoring a model more aligned with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that excludes vacation and comp time. The union sought to maintain current overtime language and just cause employment protections, while the city proposed at-will employment and simplified grievance and arbitration procedures to reduce costs. The city also discussed budget impacts of proposed cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and specialty pay increases, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and public perception. No final agreements were reached, and the parties planned to continue negotiations in a subsequent meeting.