Pay Band Adjustments Proposed for Electrical Workers

Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency ordinance, File No. 1204-2026, to update compensation rates and job classifications for electrical workers. The proposed changes follow a Memorandum of Understanding involving the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 38, and aim to adjust specific pay bands within the city's existing compensation structure.

What's in the file

The legislation seeks to amend Section 20 of Ordinance No. 194-2021 to reflect new job titles and pay rates. According to a letter from Human Resources Director Matthew J. Cole, the changes involve replacing existing classifications with new titles and adjusting the minimum and maximum pay rates for those roles. Additionally, the ordinance would eliminate several existing classifications as they are being consolidated into a single position.

The specific compensation changes outlined in the 1204-2026-FP letter are:

ClassificationMinimum RateMaximum Rate
Electrical Inspector - Interim$37.75$37.75
Electrical Inspector - Trainee$35.00$35.00
Electrical Inspector$38.96$42.66

Who may be affected

Status and timeline

The ordinance is currently "Agenda Ready" and was introduced on October 1, 2026.

  1. September 17, 2026: Director of Human Resources Matthew J. Cole submitted the request for passage under suspension.
  2. October 5, 2026: The requested date for the ordinance to be considered for passage under suspension at a City Council meeting.

What to watch next

The legislation is slated for consideration at the October 5, 2026, City Council meeting, where it is requested to be passed under suspension.

Residents can verify these details and review the full text of the proposal by visiting the City of Cleveland Legistar website.

Source record

File
1204-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
Agenda Ready
Committee
City Council
Introduced
September 30, 2026

View on Cleveland Legistar

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