Itasca County & Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.    

Arbitrator Marlin O. Osthus

Issue: Interest Arbitration            

Amount of general increase 25, 26, 27. Market adjustments 25, 26, 27. Drop/Add step. Severance Pay. 

Award:  GWA: 2025 5%, 2026 3.5%, 2027 3.5%

Market increases: 2% in 25, 26 27 for Corrections Sgnts

New Top Step of 4.5% for Corrections Deputies

Arbitrator related current settlement to previous arbitration award. Union position for wages awarded. Arbitrator determined market increase for Corrections Sgnt only, new top step for Corrections Deputies only, and no change to severance payout.

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Arbitrator Marlin O. Osthus

Issue: Interest Arbitration            

Amount of general increase 25, 26, 27. Market adjustments 25, 26, 27. Drop/Add step. Severance Pay. 

Award:  GWA: 2025 5%, 2026 3.5%, 2027 3.5%

Market increases: 2% in 25, 26 27 for Corrections Sgnts

New Top Step of 4.5% for Corrections Deputies

Arbitrator related current settlement to previous arbitration award. Union position for wages awarded. Arbitrator determined market increase for Corrections Sgnt only, new top step for Corrections Deputies only, and no change to severance payout.

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Arbitration Award Summaries

Brief overviews of arbitration awards submitted to the Bureau.
BMS Case No. 25PN1451 - Itasca County

Itasca County & Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.    

Arbitrator Marlin O. Osthus

Issue: Interest Arbitration            

Amount of general increase 25, 26, 27. Market adjustments 25, 26, 27. Drop/Add step. Severance Pay. 

Award:  GWA: 2025 5%, 2026 3.5%, 2027 3.5%

Market increases: 2% in 25, 26 27 for Corrections Sgnts

New Top Step of 4.5% for Corrections Deputies

Arbitrator related current settlement to previous arbitration award. Union position for wages awarded. Arbitrator determined market increase for Corrections Sgnt only, new top step for Corrections Deputies only, and no change to severance payout.

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