Sarpy County approves three‑year contract with Local 251 including 2% annual raises

Sarpy County commissioners voted June 2 to approve a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with Nebraska public employees Local 251 (AFSCME Local 251).

County staff said the contract includes a 2% pay increase in each year of the agreement, converts uniform and tool reimbursements into fixed allowances (with the tools allowance increased), and raises specialty pay from 3% to 4%. County staff recommended approval and were available to answer questions at the meeting.

Jodyell, who presented the agreement, said the changes keep the county aligned with other bargaining units and that one remaining unit’s contract is due later this year. Mark McQueen joined staff to address questions.

Commissioner Clude moved approval and Commissioner Burmeister seconded; the board approved the contract by voice vote.