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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 employee selects.
• Add Health Reimbursement Arrangement $100 per month, paid bi-weekly for IBEW employees enrolled in a City sponsored medical insurance plan.
• Increase in safety glasses from $251 to $500.
• Other minor clarifications and explanation of procedures.
Both the City and IBEW recognize the need to offer competitive salary and benefits to attract and retain qualified employees.
Staff recommends that the Council approve the MOU between the City and IBEW.
STRATEGIC VISION:
All.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the term agreement is $5,835,501 as shown:
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Fiscal Year 2024/25 |
$ 522,664 |
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Fiscal Year 2025/26 |
$ 1,244,902 |
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Fiscal Year 2026/27 |
$ 1,448,468 |
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Fiscal Year 2027/28 |
$ 1,656,106 |
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Fiscal Year 2028/29 |
$ 963,359 |
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Total Change |
$ 5,835,501 |
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Budget adjustments for these increases may be needed at Mid Year Fiscal Year 2024/25. Vacancy savings are the first source for funding the increases for this and future employee contract changes in the coming Fiscal Year.
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Scott R. Carney
City Manager