Winter work pay increase for city laborers

Minneapolis file 2026-01156, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-24.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Winter laborers get higher hourly wages Workers in the Winter Work Reserve Pool will earn more per hour when hired for snow removal and ice control work under the updated pay rates.

The bigger picture

City's winter street and sidewalk costs go up Higher labor costs will increase what the city spends on snow removal, de-icing, and winter road maintenance each season.

What to watch

Only applies to laborers with union membership The pay increase covers only workers in Laborers Local 363; non-union workers hired for winter work may not receive the same wage boost.

Official summary

Approving a modification tothe Winter Work Reserve Pool Letter of Agreement (LOA) for Laborers Local 363to increase the rates.

Read the official record for 2026-01156

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