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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In accordance with City Council instructions, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement has been reached with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) bargaining units. The IAM represents approximately 2,700 employees in the following bargaining units:
· Office and Technical Basic and Supervisory
· Professional Basic and Supervisory
· Protection Basic and Supervisory
· Refuse Supervisory
Since September 2015, City management and IAM representatives have held approximately 18 negotiation sessions regarding their open MOU, which expired on September 30, 2015. A tentative agreement has been reached and jointly signed by representatives of the City and the IAM. The tentative agreement includes no new cost of living or special salary adjustments during October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. The proposed MOU going forward is for a three-year period from October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2019, and includes the following major provisions:
1. Salary Increase:
· Effective October 1, 2016 all employees will receive a 2 percent salary increase
· Effective October 1, 2017 all employees will receive a 2 percent salary increase
· Effective October 1, 2018 all employees will receive a 2 percent salary increase
2. Skill Pay - Elimination of Floor Warden Skill pay, effective April 1, 2017.
3. Healthcare - Parties agree to work through the Health Insurance Advisory Committee (HIAC) to mitigate employee benefit costs increases for Plan Year 2018.
4. Overtime - During the term of the MOU, parties agree to meet and confer over changes to City overtime policies.
5. Labor Management Committee Regarding Non-Careers - A committee will be convened to discuss non-career employees receiving seniority points after qualification to a classified positio...
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