The Homewood Village Board approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement at the June 23 meeting with Teamsters Union Local No. 700, which represents village clerks.
According to Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager, the contract includes wage increases, expanded compensatory time and changes to employee benefits.
The agreement replaces a previous five-year contract that expired April 30. Staff and union representatives reached a tentative agreement after three negotiation sessions, and union members approved the…


