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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: March 4, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA) from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a Labor Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA).
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA) contract expired on December 31, 2020. A one-year wage bridge agreement was negotiated for 2021 at 2%. Negotiations began on August 31, 2021 between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA). The Union ratified the contract on March 7, 2022.
DISCUSSION:
Highlights for this agreement include wages at 2.75% for year 2022, 3.25% for 2023, 3.5% for 2024 and 3.5% for 2025. The ASA was the first group to agree to 20% of the prevailing premium for health insurance.
A detailed summary of changes and final document is attached.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of a Labor Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA).
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 the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA) from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025.
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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 labor supervisors;
WHEREAS, the City has recognized the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA) as the bargaining agent for the above said employees; and
WHEREAS, a proposed collective bargaining agreement has been negotiated between representatives of the City of Aurora and the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA), 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 Labor Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA), for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025, which is hereto and made a part hereof.