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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Memoranda of Understanding with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the Long Beach Supervisors Employees Association. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In accordance with instructions from the City Council, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) agreements have been reached with two miscellaneous bargaining units. Since August 2019, City management has met with representatives of the following bargaining units to discuss their successor MOU terms:
1. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) - approximately 3,000 employees
2. Long Beach Supervisors Association (LBSEA) - approximately 100 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 Attachment A and B of the Resolution. The proposed City Council Resolution also extends the IAM MOU terms to unrepresented non-management employees as outlined in Attachment C of the Resolution.
General MOU Terms
The two 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 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, employees will receive one additional paid City holiday (Election Day - 1st Tuesday a...
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