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 2021 THROUGH 2023 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SAID AGREEMENT.
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.
Body
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, and 17-174
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, 2021 through December 31, 2023, which covers terms and conditions of employment and other related matters for the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 588, bargaining unit members. The agreement has been ratified by Union membership.
Utility Workers Contract 2020-2023 Changes:
1. Duration - Three-years - Effective January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
2. Wages/Compensation:
Effective January 1, 2021: 2.0% increase
Effective January 1, 2022: 2.0% increase
Effective January 1, 2023: 2.0% increase
Timing Considerations
The current agreement will expire on December 31, 2020, and the new agreement will be effective January 1, 2021.
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,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations