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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Third Amendment to the 2007-2014 Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Since October of 2014, City management representatives and representatives of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have had numerous negotiation sessions regarding wages, hours, and working conditions. Meetings have concluded and tentative agreements have been reached resulting in the attached amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). City Council approval is now necessary to adopt the Resolution approving the amendment that covers benefits, union representation, and other working conditions, and extends the labor agreement for a one-year period from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.
The IAM represents over 3,500 City employees that provide Long Beach residents with core city services, including trash collection, library services, water and gas utilities, public health services, and many more. The proposed agreement provides a one-time ad hoc lump-sum payment of 3 percent (3%) of annual base pay.
This matter was reviewed by Principal Deputy City Attorney Gary Anderson and Budget Manager Lea Eriksen on August 18, 2015.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on September 1, 2015 to ensure the timely implementation of the MOU provisions.
FISCAL IMPACT
In FY 15, the one-time cost of the amendment to the MOU is estimated to be $1.9 million in the General Fund and $3.8 million to all other funds. After actual amounts are determined, budget appropriation increases for the affected funds will be brought to City Council. General Fund surplus is expected to be available to fully support that Fund’s costs.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007-2014 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING W...
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