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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alexander Alexandrou, Chief Administrative Services Officer
DATE: November 21, 2014
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.
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
BACKGROUND:
Local 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC contract expired on December 31, 2013. Negotiations began on November 19th, 2013 between the City of Aurora and IAFF Local 99
DISCUSSION:
Upon the completion of the tentative agreement, the Union ratified the contract on October 21, 2014. Highlights of negotiated terms include a three year term (2014-2016), revised health insurance plan design language including an HDHP with an HSA, wages increases of
* 1/1/2014: 2.25%
* 7/1/2014: 0.50%
* 1/1/2015: 2.25%
* 7/1/2015: 0.50%
* 1/1/2016: 2.25%
* 7/1/2016: 0.50%
and 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 99 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL/CIO/CLC, for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016.
cc: Carrie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer
Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Isabel Kodron, City Clerk
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE 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...
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