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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alexander Alexandrou, Chief Administrative Services Officer
DATE: April 14, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Wage Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W), AFL/CIO.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a Wage Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and I.B.E.W.
BACKGROUND:
The I.B.E.W contract expired on 12/31/16.
DISCUSSION:
Currently the new repeal and replace health care law (AHCA) is in transition. The changes could have a significant impact on the city's health care cost, plan design and other determined obligations. Due to the uncertainties now, a simple wage rollover agreement for a 2.25% increase on all open labor contract for 2017 has been proposed. All other tenets of the labor agreement will remain status quo. I.B.E.W ratified the agreement. Attached is the I.B.E.W. ratified agreement and the 2017 wage schedule.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of the Wage Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and I.B.E.W. for the period of 1/1/17 through 12/31/17.
cc: Carrie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer
Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Isabel Kodron, City Clerk
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Wage Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.), AFL/CIO.
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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 personnel in Electricians positions; and
WHEREAS, the City has recognized Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.), AFL/CIO 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 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W), 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 Local 146 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W), AFL/CIO, effective 1/1/17 through 12/31/17, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.