The Boston Police Department’s largest union reached agreement last Friday (Dec. 1) with Mayor Wu on the framework for a new five-year contract that will see a 21 precent increase in labor cost over that period. The Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA) ratified the deal on Monday.

“This groundbreaking contract is a major step forward in how Boston continues to set the highest standards for community policing and ensure resources for the health and well-being of our officers and their families,” Wu said. “I’m thankful to Commissioner [Michael] Cox for his clear vision and strong leadership for our department, and to President [Larry] Calderone and the BPPA for their partnership and shared commitment to our city.”

The union had been working without a contract since 2020. Wu made police reform a primary focus of her 2021 campaign for mayor, promising not to sign any new contract that did not include “significant” reforms to the disciplinary process and overtime pay. The new contract will allow paid details that are unfilled by Boston Police officers to be offered to other certified officers, including Boston Police Department retirees, Boston Housing Authority Police officers, and college/university police officers.

The BPPA’s Calderone thanked Wu “for bargaining in good faith and for reaching an agreement that acknowledges the needs of the police officers who make Boston one of the safest cities in the country through their hard work and selfless service.”

Wu said she planned to file an appropriation order with the Boston City Council to fund the contract this week.