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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union, Local 721. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In accordance with instructions from the City Council, an agreement has been reached with the Service Employees International Union, Local 721 (SEIU), who represent approximately 100 Refuse Operator employees. City management has had over 30 meetings with SEIU since July 2019. The current MOU expired on September 30, 2019, and the proposed successor MOU provides for a four-year term that would expire on September 30, 2023.
MOU Terms
The tentative agreement includes a phased-in approach for structural wage increases that are in line with the specific needs of the bargaining unit to remain competitive with other public sector agencies. The following is a summary of the wage increases:
1. General Wage Increases:
a. 3 percent effective April 1, 2020
b. 2 percent effective September 30, 2021
c. 2 percent effective September 30, 2022
d. 1 percent effective April 1, 2023
2. Equity Increases: Effective the first day of the pay period that includes September 30, 2021, the following eligible classifications will receive a 1 percent equity adjustment:
a. Refuse Operator I d. Refuse Operator IV
b. Refuse Operator II e. Refuse Operator I - NC
c. Refuse Operator III f. Refuse Operator II - NC
3. Automatic Grade Advancement: Effective January 16, 2021, employees at the Refuse Operator I grade level will automatically advance to Refuse Operator II grade level after satisfactory completion of 2,088 hours (12 months) at Step 7.
4. New Refuse Operator IV Position: Effective the first day of the pay period including January 16, 2021, the City will establish a Refuse Operator IV position at range 450.
5. Increase RX Pay and Addition of Program Guidelines: Effective the first day of the pay period that includes April 1, 2021, the City will increase RX Incentive Pay for attaining markers in accordance w...
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