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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: March 24, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement between the City of Aurora and Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL/CIO.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a Labor Agreement between the City of Aurora and Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL/CIO.
BACKGROUND:
Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL/CIO contract expired on December 31, 2024. Negotiations began on December 12, 2024, between the City of Aurora and IBEW Local 461. The Union ratified the contract on March 28, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
Upon the completion of the tentative agreement, the Union ratified the contract on March 28, 2025. Highlights of negotiated terms include an increase in the health insurance premium to 20% starting January 2027. Wages agreed upon for the term of this agreement are 4% for year 2025, 4% for 2026, and 4.25% for 2027.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
NA
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution of a Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL/CIO.
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 Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 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 numer...
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