Wisconsin Record
Green Bay
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Expanded vacation accrual for city employees

Summary

The city is boosting vacation for non-union workers to compete with other municipalities for talent. New hires get three weeks immediately, and everyone gains an extra day every two years. It addresses 78% of turnover coming from employees with under five years.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $124,775 in added vacation liability projected for 2027 — a paper cost, not an immediate cash outlay.

✅Who benefits

Nearly all non-union city employees — every one but eleven gets an immediate increase.

⚠️Who could be affected

Employers competing for the same workers now face a stronger Green Bay recruiting pitch.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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