Title
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 436 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 Teamsters Local Union No. 436 and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.
Body
Legislative History
Authorization for Agreements with Teamsters Local Union No. 436:
Resolution Nos. 00-119, 01-119, 03-92, 04-47, 06-26, 08-141, 12-39, 14-150, 17-173, and 20-146
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 Teamsters Local 436, 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.
Teamsters 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 a combined total of $300.00 annually to $500.00 annually.
5. Shift Differential for Water - Increased Compensatory Time for each 4-hour shift on Saturday and Sunday from 1 hour to 2 hours
6. Aligns the contract language with the Utility collective bargaining agreement for compensation on days when an employee actually works on a designated holiday. (i.e., double time when an employee is held over, scheduled, or called in to work outside of regular work day on a designated holiday.)
Timing Considerations
Emergency action is requested because the current agreement expired on December 31, 2023, and the new agreement should be effective January 1, 2024.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Suggested Action
Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council approval of the legislation as proposed.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations