07/31/2026
City of Moberly and IAFF Local 2671 Announce Collective Bargaining Agreement
MOBERLY, MO (7-31-26) The City of Moberly and Moberly Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2671 are pleased to announce the adoption of a collective bargaining agreement between the City and represented members of the Moberly Fire Department. The agreement is the first multi-year agreement between the City and IAFF Local 2671, following a months-long negotiation process.
The agreement was adopted unanimously by voting members of IAFF Local 2671 and approved unanimously by the Moberly City Council. It includes meaningful wage increases and updated pay classifications.
“This newly adopted agreement positions the Moberly Fire Department for long-term success by strengthening our ability to recruit and retain highly qualified personnel. This agreement represents an investment in the future of the department, recognizing that maintaining a strong, experienced, and dedicated workforce is essential to providing the highest level of service to our community,” said Cory Putnam, President of IAFF Local 2671. “We are thankful for the confidence the City has placed in us, and I appreciate City Manager Michael Bugalski’s direct involvement and steady work throughout this process.”
“I appreciate the professionalism Local 2671 brought to this process,” said Michael Bugalski, City Manager. “These negotiations required time, careful review, and trust from both sides. The City’s goal was to reach an agreement that supports our firefighters and keeps the long-term needs of the community at the center of the discussion. We are grateful for the work our firefighters do every day and for the contributions they make to the City of Moberly.”
The agreement will remain in effect until July 1, 2028, and provides a strong foundation for the relationship between the City and IAFF Local 2671. Both parties recognize this agreement as an important milestone and look forward to building on it in service to the Moberly community.
Photo Caption: City Manager Michael Bugalski and IAFF Local 2671 President Cory Putnam (center) with City Council members and fire department personnel.