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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: June 24, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA) from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.
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 is expiring on December 31, 2025. Negotiations began on April 17, 2025, between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA). The Union ratified the contract on June 23, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
Highlights for this agreement include wages at 4% for years 2026, 2027, and 2028. Additionally, the promotional process language was modified to ensure clearer parameters and consistency across all candidates.
A detailed summary of changes and final document is attached.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
NA.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of a Labor Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA).
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 the Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA) from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.
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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-mentioned 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, 2026, through December 31, 2028, which is hereto and made a part hereof.