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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for the Period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028 (HR)
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MEETING DATE:
December 18, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Human Resources Management Analyst
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Lodi and the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW) expires on December 31, 2024. Representatives from the City and IBEW have been negotiating since September 2024 and have reached a tentative agreement on a new MOU, subject to the approval of Council.
A redline strikeout version of the MOU is attached for Council review and approval. A summary of the key changes to the MOU are as follows:
* The term of the MOU shall be from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028;
* General Wage increase of eight percent (8%) over the term of the contract as follows:
o Two percent (2%) effective January 6, 2025;
o Two percent (2%) effective January 5, 2026;
o Two percent (2%) effective January 4, 2027;
o Two percent (2%) effective January 3, 2028.
* Additional classifications identified in the City's total compensation study as being below market median total compensation will have their base hourly rate increased to the salary range closest to the market median, on a step-for-step basis effective January 6, 2025.
* Additional positions eligible for boot allowance; paid bi-weekly.
* City to contribute 70% of the medical premium for the lowest cost HMO plan available in zip code 95240. The employee shall be responsible for the premium difference between the City contribution and the premium plan the e...
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