Havre police union, city reach deal on contract

The city of Havre and the union representing police officers have come to terms on a labor contract — just before it is set to expire.

The 2014-15 contract was approved unanimously by City Council Monday night.

Mayor Tim Solomon said it calls for a 1.5 percent pay hike for officers. The city’s insurance rate went up 4.6 percent last year, and the city will pick up all of the increase, he said.

Other than that, there were only minor changes in the contract, the mayor said.

Solomon said the contract with the Public Employees Association Police Unit will expire at the end of June....