The District government and 9,000 of its employees have reached an agreement on a four-year, $118 million contract that includes a 15 percent pay increase, Metro subsidies and a contribution toward affordable housing initiatives.

The collective bargaining agreement with seven major unions covers employees at roughly 27 District agencies working in professional, technical, clerical, administrative, trade and craft positions. It will take effect Oct. 1, once the existing contract expires, and last through fiscal 2010.