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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Memoranda of Understanding with the Long Beach Lifeguards Association, Long Beach Management Association, Association of Confidential Employees, City Prosecutors Association, and City Attorneys Association. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In accordance with instructions from the City Council, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) agreements have been reached with one safety and four miscellaneous bargaining units. Since July 2019, City management has met with representatives of the following bargaining units to discuss their successor MOU terms:
1. Long Beach Lifeguards Association (LGA) - approximately 200 employees
2. Long Beach Management Association (LBMA) - approximately 350 employees
3. Association of Confidential Employees (ACE) - approximately 40 employees
4. City Prosecutors Association (CPA) - approximately 20 employees
5. City Attorneys Association (CAA) - approximately 30 employees
The current MOUs expired on September 30, 2019. The proposed successor MOUs and summary of key provisions applicable to each respective bargaining unit are found in Attachments A to F of the Resolution.
General MOU Terms
The five tentative agreements include a phased-in approach for structural wage increases that are in line with the needs of each bargaining unit to remain competitive with other public sector agencies in their respective fields. The tentative agreements also contain key benefit enhancements that apply to all, to enhance employees' ability to balance work and personal lives. Benefit provisions found in all of the tentative agreements are:
1. New Paid Parental Leave: Full-time employees eligible for City health benefits who have completed 6 months of full-time City service will be eligible for up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours-4/10 shift; 192 hours-platoon shift) of Paid Parental Leave following the birth of a child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child in their home.
2. Additional City Holiday: In 2021...
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