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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Firefighters Association. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In accordance with instructions from the City Council, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement has been reached with the Long Beach Firefighters Association (FFA) bargaining unit. The FFA represents approximately 408 employees in the Firefighters Association Basic and Supervisory units.
Since May 2019, City management and FFA representatives have held 8 negotiation sessions regarding a new MOU. The current MOU expired on September 30, 2019. A tentative agreement has been reached and jointly signed by representatives of the City and FFA.
The tentative agreement contains key benefit enhancements, such as a paid parental leave program, one additional holiday, and modification of holiday and vacation accruals that enhance employees’ ability to balance work and personal lives.
Tentative Agreement Major Provisions:
The proposed MOU is for a three-year agreement from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022, and includes the following major provisions:
1. General wage increases in the pay period that includes the following dates:
· 3 percent effective October 1, 2019
· 3 percent effective September 30, 2021
· 3 percent effective April 1, 2022
2. One-Time Payment: Effective October 1, 2020, all permanent full-time bargaining unit members (excluding Fire Recruit and Fire Safety Specialist-NC) receive a $2,000 one-time payment.
3. Battalion Chief - Additional Step: Effective October 1, 2020, an additional step (Step 6) will be added to the classification of Battalion Chief and shall be equivalent to 2.5 percent above the Step 5 base hourly rate of the Battalion Chief classification.
4. During the term of the agreement, upon request from either the City or FFA the parties will meet and confer in good faith regarding possible adjustments as it relates to CalPERS pension reform. Any changes to the ...
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