HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2012-040 2011-2012 Collective Bargaining Amendment / Correction Sergeants Unit (Teamsters 760) RESOLUTION NO. R- 2012 -40
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) to amend the 2011 -2012 collective bargaining agreement between
the City of Yakima and the Teamsters Local #760 Correction Sergeants
Unit.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Washington State law, the City and the Teamster Local #760
Corrections Sergeants Units had negotiated a collective bargaining agreement for January 1,
2011 — December 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Corrections Sergeants agreement was open for wages in 2012 and the
city and the Union engaged in on -going discussions related to wages, benefits and withdrawal
from the City of Yakima Employees' Welfare Benefit Program. Negotiations were conducted in
good faith and the proposed MOU was reached between the parties; and
WHEREAS, the bargaining unit has voted on and approved the attached MOU, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City of
Yakima to agree to the terms and conditions of the attached MOU, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager of the City of Yakima is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
attached Memorandum of Understanding to collective bargaining agreement between the City
of Yakima and Teamsters Local #760 Corrections Sergeants Unit for wages and benefits and
amend the 2011 -2012 collective bargaining agreement.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of March, 2012
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA POLICE CORRECTIONS SERGEANTS
UNIT, REPRESENTED BY
TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO 760
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ( "MOU ") is made and entered into by and
between the Yakima Police Corrections Sergeants Unit represented by Teamsters Local #760,
hereinafter known as the "Union" and the City of Yakima, a Washington Municipal Corporation,
hereinafter known as the "City."
WHEREAS, the City is a charter city of the first class of the State of Washington and is the
employer of all members of the Union, and
WHEREAS, the Union is the exclusive bargaining representative of the City Police Corrections
Sergeants Unit and all other Union members; and
WHEREAS, This MOU memorializes the agreements between the City and the Union regarding
the issues described below, and the parties acknowledge that these issues have been negotiated in
accordance with RCW 41.56; and
WHEREAS, The City and the Union have engaged in on -going discussions related to wages,
benefits and withdrawal from the City of Yakima Employees' Welfare Benefit Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the City and the Union as follows:
Effective February 1, 2012:
• 38,500.00 VEBA maximum cash out
• Vacation leave pay out in accordance with 2 40.020 B (3) of the Yakima Municipal Code
(YMC)
• Sick leave exchange in accordance with YMC 2.40.030 E. 2 C. (except at rate of three (3)
days to one (1) instead of four (4) days to one (1)). Sick Leave Exchange Procedure in
accordance with 2.40.030 E. 5.
• Shift differential — 5% (from 3 %)
• Bilingual compensation — 3% -
Effective March 1, 2012:
• The members of the Corrections Sergeants Unit (Union) will withdraw from the City of
Yakima Employees' Welfare Benefit Program in accordance with the Program documents.
The City will make the following payments to the Teamsters UEBT Plan A -6 (medical trust),
Northwest Administrators Dental Plan A, and Vision Plan on behalf of each bargaining unit
member who had at least (40) compensable hours in the prior month.
UEBT: $748.00 per month /per employee
Dental $125 59 per month /per employee
Vision: $ 14.00 per month /per employee
$887.59
The City of Yakima will increase benefit premium amounts to a maximum of 6% annually. In the
event the City's plans go up more than 6 %, the City will match the increase up to a maximum of
8 %.
The terms of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be incorporated in the next collective bargaining
agreement for 2013, should such an agreement be reached
THIS Memorandum of Understanding is an exclusive agreement unique in nature. It does not set a
precedent or establish a "past practice" between the parties.
Executed by the parties this f day of 6 r ( Cf,27''/-i , 2012.
CITY OF YAKIMA Tea sters L al No. 760
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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7
For Meeting of: March 6, 2012
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) amending the 2011 -2012
collective bargaining agreement for the Corrections
Sergeants Unit.
SUBMITTED BY: Michael A. Morales, Interim City Manager
CONTACT Michael A. Morales, 575 -6040
PERSON/TELEPHONE:
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This MOU amends the 2011 -2012 collective bargaining agreement between the City
and Teamsters Local #760 corrections Sergeants. The City and the Union engaged
in on -going discussions related to wages, benefits and withdrawal from the City of
Yakima Employees' Welfare Benefit Program. The settlement package is outlined
below.
Effective February 1, 2012:
• 0% base wage adjustment
• $38,500.00 VEBA maximum cash out
• Vacation leave pay out in accordance with 2.40.020 B (3) of the Yakima Municipal
Code (YMC)
• Sick leave exchange in accordance with YMC 2.40.030 E. 2. C. (except at rate of
three (3) days to one (1) instead of four (4) days to one (1)). Sick Leave Exchange
Procedure in accordance with 2.40.030 E. 5.
• Shift differential - 5% (from 3%)
• Bilingual compensation - 3%
Effective March 1, 2012:
• The members of the Corrections Sergeants Unit (Union) will withdraw from the City
of Yakima Employees' Welfare Benefit Program in accordance with the Program
documents. The City will make the following payments to the Teamsters UEBT Plan
A -6 (medical trust), Northwest Administrators Dental Plan A, and Vision Plan on
behalf of each bargaining unit member who had at least (40) compensable hours in
the prior month.
UEBT: $748.00 per month /per employee
Dental: $125.59 per month /per employee
Vision: $ 14.00 per month /per employee
$887.59
Resolution X Ordinance Other
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Contract: Mail to:
Contract Term: Amount: Expiration Date:
Insurance Required? No
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APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ' �7 OyI C��'c3 ' / re9O/a.
Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Teamsters Local
#760 Corrections Sergeants Unit.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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El Resolution
❑ Memorandum of Understanding
AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA POLICE CORRECTIONS SERGEANTS
UNIT, REPRESENTED BY
TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 760
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ( "MOU ") is made and entered into by and
between the Yakima Police Corrections Sergeants Unit represented by Teamsters Local #760,
hereinafter known as the "Union" and the City of Yakima, a Washington Municipal Corporation,
hereinafter known as the "City "
WHEREAS, the City is a charter city of the first class of the State of Washington and is the
employer of all members of the Union; and
WHEREAS, the Union is the exclusive bargaining representative of the City Police Corrections
Sergeants Unit and all other Union members, and
WHEREAS, This MOU memorializes the agreements between the City and the Union regarding
the issues described below, and the parties acknowledge that these issues have been negotiated in
accordance with RCW 41.56; and
On March 7, 2012, it was agreed by and between the City and the Union as follows.
Effective February 1, 2012:
• 38,500 00 VEBA maximum cash out
• Vacation leave pay out in accordance with 2 40.020 B (3) of the Yakima Municipal Code
(YMC)
• Sick leave exchange in accordance with YMC 2 40.030 E. 2. C. (except at rate of three (3)
days to one (1) instead of four (4) days to one (1)). Sick Leave Exchange Procedure in
accordance with 2 40.030 E 5
• Shift differential — 5% (from 3 %)
• Bilingual compensation = 3%
Effective March 1, 2012:
• The members of the Corrections Sergeants Unit (Union) will withdraw from the City of
Yakima Employees' Welfare Benefit Program in accordance with the Program documents
The City will make the following payments to the Teamsters UEBT Plan A -6 (medical trust),
Northwest Administrators Dental Plan A, and Vision Plan on behalf of each bargaining unit
member who had at least (40) compensabie hours in the prior month
UEBT $748.00 per month /per employee
Dental $125.59 per month /per employee
Vision $ 14.00 per month /per employee
$887.59
The City of Yakima will increase benefit premium amounts to a maximum of 6% annually In the
event the City's plans go up more than 6 %, the City will match the increase up to a maximum of
8 %.
NOW THEREFORE, In addition to the items listed but not captured in the MOU signed March 7,
2012, it is agreed by and between the City and the Union as follow:
Effective February 1, 2012:
• Employees will receive shift differential of 5% for all hours worked between 6 00 PM and
6 00 AM weekdays and anytime on Saturday or Sunday
• $100,000 city paid life insurance
The terms of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be incorporated in the next collective bargaining
agreement for 2013, should such an agreement be reached.
THIS Memorandum of Understanding is an exclusive agreement unique in nature It does not set a
precedent or establish a "past practice" between the parties
Executed by the parties this (' day of lit f.! ti , 2012.
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