SOMERVILLE – Somerville has signed a new union agreement that will raise pay and modernize benefits for Unit D employees — from ISD and Parking staff to social workers, specialized Police Department clerical staff, and DPW custodial and facilities supervisors — who keep Somerville’s day-to-day services running. The newly signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) covers Fiscal Years 2023 through 2025.

“When City Hall runs well, the whole local economy is stronger,” said Mayor Wilson. “That starts with the basics: strong services, a stable workforce, and fair union contracts that help us recruit and retain the people who keep this city moving. I’m grateful to Unit D and our team for the good-faith work that brought us to signing today.”

Key provisions include:
3% retroactive cost-of-living adjustments for both FY23 and FY24
One additional week of vacation
Transition to a vacation accrual system, improving consistency and flexibility
Increases to the longevity bonus
Eligibility for the City’s new paid FMLA benefit

View photos of the contract signing with Mayor Wilson and SMEA Unit D here.

As part of the market adjustment, starting rates for FY25 will increase by an average of 13%, while existing employee rates will increase by an average of 14%.

The MOA will now be submitted to the Somerville City Council for funding approval.