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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the 2022-2025 Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Beach Lifeguard Association. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In accordance with discussions with the City Council, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement has been reached with the Long Beach Lifeguard (LGA) bargaining unit. The LGA represents approximately 208 employees in the Lifeguard Basic and Supervisory groups.
Since June 2022, City of Long Beach (City) management and LGA representatives have held nine negotiation sessions regarding a new MOU. The current MOU expired on September 30, 2022. A tentative agreement has been reached and jointly signed by representatives of the City and LGA.
The tentative agreement contains general wage increases for all LGA classifications, and equity adjustments specifically for the Lifeguard - Non-Career (NC), Marine Safety Officer, and Marine Safety Sergeant - Boat Operator positions. This agreement also includes key benefit enhancements such as the Wellness Incentive Programs, Vacation Accrual adjustment for future LGA Lateral Hires, and Longevity pay for LGA members at or beyond the 20-year mark.
Tentative Agreement Major Provisions
The proposed MOU is for a three-year agreement from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2025, and it includes the following major provisions:
1. General Wage Increase for all LGA represented classifications:
a. 4 percent effective October 8, 2022
b. 3.5 percent effective October 7, 2023
c. 3 percent effective on October 5, 2024
2. Changes to LGA Classification Titles:
a. Effective the first full pay period following Civil Service Commission approval, the classification titles listed below will be changed as described.
Current Title Proposed Title LGA Bargaining Unit
Marine Safety Captain Marine Safety Lifeguard Battalion Chief Lifeguards Supervisory
Marine Safety Sergeant - Boat Operator Marine Safety Rescue Boat Captain Lifeguards Supervisory
b. Until an amendment of ...
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