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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2015-2019 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Association of Engineering Employees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In accordance with instructions from the City Council, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement has been reached with the Long Beach Association of Engineering Employees (LBAEE). The LBAEE represents approximately 311 employees in job classes such as Civil Engineer, Construction Inspector, Combination Building Inspector, and Plan Checker.
Since November 2015, City management and LBAEE representatives have held 30 negotiation sessions along with numerous joint salary survey meetings regarding their MOU, which expired September 30, 2015. A tentative agreement has now been reached and jointly signed by representatives of the City and LBAEE.
The proposed compensation provisions are consistent with recent agreements reached with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (1AM) and the other miscellaneous bargaining units. The proposed MOU includes a four-year term, from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2019, and the following major provisions:
1. General Wage Increase:
• 2 percent effective October 1, 2016
• 2 percent effective October 1, 2017
• 2 percent effective July 1, 2018
2. One-Time Lump Sum Payment - A one-time ad hoc payment of 3 percent of annual base pay will be provided on a prorated basis to current eligible employees that worked during October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
3. Economic Crisis Provision - Allows the City to re-open the MOU if the City faces a fiscal hardship as defined by Long Beach Municipal Code Section 3.94.030.C. Changes to the MOU provisions must be based on mutual agreement.
4. Recruitment and Retention Study- Joint study of recruitment and retention issues within the LBAEE. The study will be presented to the City Manager, General Manager of the Water Department, and the Executive Director of the Harbor Department. Upon ...
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