(KLZA)--The Falls City Council approved the execution of labor agreements with both the Comunications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1536 when they met Monday evening.

The unions represent city employees.

The collective bargaining agreements will be in effect from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028.

The employees will receive a 4% pay increase for Fiscal year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 with a 3% increase for FY-2027-28.

In other business, the Council approved renewal of the insurance package with Miller-Farrell, for enterprise operations and boiler/machinery totaling $345,186 for Fiscal Year 25-26. That figure represents an 8% increase from the previous years premium

The appointment of John Sample to the Falls City Volunteer Fire Department was also approved, along with a request to block off Lane Street from 19th Street to 26th Street on October 31 from 5 - 9 p.m. for trick-or-treating.