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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisa Lewis, Director of Human Resources
DATE: October 9, 2018
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC from 1/1/17 through 12/31/20.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC
From 1/1/17 through 12/31/20.
BACKGROUND:
Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, ALF/CIO/CLC contract expired on 12/31/16. Negotiations began in December of 2016 between the City of Aurora and IAFF Local 99.
DISCUSSION:
Upon the completion of the tentative agreement, the Union ratified the contract on 10/15/18. Highlights of negotiated terms include increased employee contributions across all tiers for health insurance. By the end of the contract term, the employee health insurance contribution will be increased and standardized to 15.25%. In addition, increased user fees that more closely mirror the market standard will be effective 2019. The wage increase for 2017 is 2.25%, 2018 is 2.5%, 2.5% is 2019 and 2020 will be 2.5%.
A detailed summary of the contract changes is attached hereto as well as the final document.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC, for the period of 1/1/17 through 12/31/2020.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora employs numerous personnel in its Fire Department in furtherance of the public safety and welfare: and
WHEREAS, the City has recognized the Aurora Firefighters Association, Local 99 as the bargaining agent for Firefighters; and
WHEREAS, a proposed collective bargaining agreement has been negotiated between representatives of the City of Aurora and the Aurora Firefighters Association, Local 99, and is hereby submitted to the City Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council find that it is in the best interests of the City and the public welfare that such Labor Agreement be executed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Firefighters Association, Local 99, for the period of 1/1/17 through 12/31/120, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.