Northern Michigan University's newly established staff union, the Command Officers Association of Michigan (COAM), ratified a three-year contract on May 14. Five NMU Police Department employees comprise COAM's membership: three sergeants, the training coordinator and the detective/lieutenant.
The contract will be effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Terms include a 2.75% wage increase in each of the first two years, and a 2.5% increase in year three.
The contract is pending approval by the NMU Board of Trustees.