Title
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, LOCAL 588 FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the City Manager with the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 588 and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.
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Legislative History
Authorization for Agreements with Utility Workers Union of America Local 588:
Resolution Nos. 01-34, 01-118, 01-144, 02-54, 03-75, 04-46, 06-53, 09-42, 12-72, 14-164, 17-174, and 20-147
Purpose & Explanation
Staff recommends that Council pass the attached legislation to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new three-year bargaining agreement, effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, which covers terms and conditions of employment and other related matters for the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 588, bargaining unit members. The Union has informed the City that the Union conducted a membership ratification vote and the Union membership ratified the terms of this agreement.
Utility Workers Contract 2024-2026 Primary Changes:
1. Duration - Three-years - Effective January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
2. Wages/Compensation:
Effective January 1, 2024: 3.0% increase
Effective January 1, 2025: 3.0% increase
Effective January 1, 2026: 3.0% increase
$1,500.00 one-time-only Covid Pandemic Bonus, payable in January of 2024.
3. Clarify that Juneteenth is added as a contractual holiday.
4. Increase boot and uniform allowance from the current maximum of $675.00 for the life of the contract to $1,200.00 for Lineworkers, $900.00 for certain technicians, and $750.00 for other employees covered by the contract. These amounts are for the three-year term of the agreement, not annual amounts.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks.
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other: Cost Share Agreement
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted:
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - Emergency action is requested because the current agreement expired on December 31, 2023, and the new agreement should be effective as of January 1, 2024.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approval of the legislation as proposed.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations