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Monee Approves 5-Year Police Contract with Retroactive Pay

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Village of Monee Board Meeting | September 24, 2025

Article Summary: The Monee Village Board unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union #700, representing village police employees. The five-year contract is retroactive to May 2025 and runs through 2030.

Police Union Contract Key Points:

  • Parties: Village of Monee and Teamsters Local Union #700.

  • Duration: Five years, effective May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2030.

  • Retroactive: The agreement includes retroactive back pay for members dating back to the May 1 start date.

  • Status: Negotiations were described by the administration as “harmonious.”

The Monee Village Board on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, solidified labor relations with its police force by approving a new five-year collective bargaining agreement.

Village Administrator Ruben Bautista presented the contract, noting that the previous agreement expired on April 30, 2025. He described the negotiations with Teamsters Local Union #700 as “harmonious” and stated that the management team stayed within the parameters set by the Village Board.

“After many hours of meeting, communication, and deliberation, both parties have reached a tentative agreement,” Bautista said.

The new contract is retroactive, meaning officers and covered employees will receive back pay for the period starting May 1, 2025. The agreement secures labor terms for the police department through April 30, 2030.

Trustee Michael Wilson made the motion to approve the Mayor’s signature on the agreement, which passed with a unanimous 5-0 vote (Trustee Gonzalez was absent).

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