Sitka Assembly approves new fire union contract with pay increases

Sitka Assembly approves new fire union contract with pay increases

Fire hall employees will be getting a pay bump. When the Sitka Assembly met last night (11-25-25) it approved the collective bargaining agreement with the local firefighters union.Under the new contract, hourly rates at the Sitka Fire Department would increase by 5% in 2026 and go up 3% in 2027. “The total estimated increased cost to CBS will be $288,223 over the proposed three year contract,” said Assistant Municipal Administrator Josh Branthoo…