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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEWARD AND THE
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
(IBEW) LOCAL 1547
WHEREAS, the City of Seward and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
(IBEW) Local 1547 have negotiated in good faith to reach a new agreement governing the wages
and working conditions for electrical linemen, plant operators, and the field engineer employed by
the City's Electric Department; and
WHEREAS, both parties have agreed to the terms and conditions set forth in the attached
Collective Bargaining Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the new agreement ensures fair compensation, safe working conditions, and
labor stability for the Electric Department through June 30, 2029; and
WHEREAS, the agreement reflects a mutual commitment to maintaining reliable electric
service to the community while ensuring fiscal responsibility and workforce support.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the City of Seward and IBEW Local 1547, which is effective upon adoption and shall
expire June 30, 2029.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the agreement and take all
necessary steps to implement its terms.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 28t'
day of July 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-072
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AYES: Barnwell, Finch, Crites, Osenga, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wells, Warner
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Kris Peck
City Clerk
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