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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2019-2023 Memorandum of Understanding with the Association of Long Beach Employees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In accordance with instructions from the City Council, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement has been reached with the Association of Long Beach Employees (ALBE) bargaining unit, which represents approximately 577 employees in the Skilled and General Basic bargaining unit.
Since September 2019, City Management and ALBE representatives have held nine negotiation sessions regarding a new MOU. The current terms and conditions expired on September 30, 2019. A tentative agreement reached by the parties contains key benefit enhancements such as a paid parental leave program, one additional holiday, a new disability insurance, expanded sick leave usage, and modified benefits eligibility date that enhances employees’ ability to balance work and personal lives.
The proposed MOU is for a four-year agreement from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023, and it includes the following major provisions:
1. General Wage Increases in the pay period that includes the following dates:
· 4 percent effective February 1, 2020
· 2 percent effective October 1, 2021
2. One-Time Payment: Effective September 30, 2021, all permanent full-time bargaining unit members (excluding non-career employees) receive a $1,500 one-time payment.
3. Equity Adjustments: Provide equity adjustment increases phased-in over the term of the MOU for certain classifications. The equity adjustments will allow the City to remain competitive in recruiting and retaining the City’s service and skilled workforce.
4. Special pay adjustment for Water Utility Mechanic I-III: Ten percent (10%) special pay adjustment effective the first day of the full pay period that includes February 1, 2020, and an additional ten percent (10%) special pay adjustment effective the first day of the full pay period that includes October 1, 2020.
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