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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alexander Alexandrou, Chief Administrative Services Officer
DATE: January 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO.
BACKGROUND:
Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO contract expired on 10/1/2011. Negotiations began on 11/2/2011 between City of Aurora and Local 3298.
DISCUSSION:
Upon the completion of the tentative agreement, the Union ratified the contract on 12/3/2014. Highlights of negotiated terms include revised health insurance plan design language including an HDHP with an HSA and Plan C; language allowing the City flexibility to make plan design changes and changes to insurance to comply with Affordable Care Act; wage increases of:
2011: 1.00% full retro
0.50% not retro - upon ratification
2012: 1.50% full retro
1.00% not retro - upon ratification
2013: 2.50%
2014: 2.25%
2015: 2.50%
In addition, implemented New Hire 13 Pay Steps; ability to temporarily place employees during leaves of absence; drug and alcohol policy revisions such as lowering the test standard from .04 to .02 and automatic testing for accidents or injury. A detailed summary of contract changes is attached hereto.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO, for the period of 10/1/2011 through 9/30/2016.
cc: Carrie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer
Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Isabel Kodron, ...
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