Scranton Police Union Secured Two-Year Contract

The city and police union agreed to a contract extension featuring annual 5% pay raises through 2028.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Unions

Isometric editorial illustration of a red brick municipal building with white trim, representing a city government facility. — Scranton officials and the city police union have finalized a two-year contract extension, securing annual 5% base wage increases for officers through 2028. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Scranton officials and the city police union have finalized a two-year contract extension. This agreement secures base wage increases for officers following the expiration of their current deal.

Why it matters

The contract extension provides long-term wage certainty for Scranton police officers and marks a continuation of recent municipal labor agreements. This deal follows a similar, though lower-percentage, extension reached with the city fire department.

The agreement guarantees a 5% base wage increase for officers in both 2027 and 2028. This follows a June agreement with the city firefighters union, which included a 3% annual salary increase.

The players

Scranton City Council

The legislative body responsible for reviewing and approving municipal contracts and resolutions in Scranton.

Scranton Police Union

The local labor organization representing police officers in contract negotiations with the city administration.

The details

The Scranton police union and the mayor signed a memorandum of agreement to extend their collective bargaining contract. The city administration has submitted the necessary legislation to the city council for final approval.

June 2026: The city firefighters union reached a contract extension.
September 22, 2026: The mayor announced the police contract extension.
September 22, 2026: City council scheduled to introduce the resolution.
December 31, 2026: The current police union contract is set to expire.
December 31, 2028: The new extended contract will expire.

Political Context

This agreement follows the precedent set by the June 2026 Scranton firefighters union contract extension. While the firefighters received a 3% annual raise, the police union secured a 5% increase in this latest round of negotiations.

This contract extension ensures operational continuity for the city police department through 2028. Residents can expect the agreement to move through the legislative process during upcoming city council sessions.

The takeaway

The finalized agreement provides a clear wage trajectory for the police department for the next two years. Both the city and the union have now moved to formalize these terms through the municipal council process.