Missoula City Council Approves Two-Year Contract Renewal for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators

Missoula City Council Approves Two-Year Contract Renewal for Wastewater Treatment Plant OperatorsA newly renewed collective bargaining agreement with the MFPE union secures labor terms for the city's wastewater operations.

The Missoula City Council unanimously approved a two-year renewal of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the MFPE Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Union.

The contract renewal was authorized as part of the council's consent agenda on June 22, 2026.

The agreement enables the Mayor to finalize terms with the essential personnel operating the city's wastewater infrastructure.

During its June 22, 2026, meeting, the Missoula City Council unanimously approved a two-year renewal of the collective bargaining agreement with the MFPE Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Union. The measure was bundled into the council's consent agenda, a mechanism used to pass routine and previously reviewed items in a single vote. The City Clerk read the motion into the record, requesting authorization for the Mayor to sign the renewed two-year contract. The approval secures the labor framework for the essential personnel responsible for operating and maintaining the city's wastewater treatment infrastructure. Because the item was placed on the consent agenda—indicating prior approval in city council committees—it advanced without further debate or public comment during the regular session. The motion passed unanimously via a voice vote, alongside other administrative items including accounts payable claims and software licensing agreements. The approval ensures continued operational stability at the wastewater treatment facility for the duration of the two-year contract.