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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 03/26/2013 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information 4. 3. Title: Adopt Resolution #13-03-065 To Approve A 2-Year Labor Agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Background: The most recent labor agreement with AFSCME expired on December 31, 2012. Staff met with the City Council and the Personnel Committee in February and March, to discuss contract negotiations specific to wages and health insurance; as well as with the Personnel Committee, to address the other outstanding negotiations items. In addition, staff held discussions with AFSCME representatives beginning in December, 2012, and have met several times since then to negotiate the next labor agreement. As a result of these meetings, staff has reached a tentative agreement with AFSCME to settle a 2-year labor agreement effective January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. It may be of interest to note, at the direction of the City Council, staff reached a tentative labor agreement with all three labor groups (AFSCME, LELS-Patrol & LELS-Sergeants) for a 2-year agreement covering the same time period. Aligning these contracts is a cost-effective and efficient strategy; reducing staff time and related costs. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the 2013-2014 labor agreement with AFSCME, negotiated based on the City Council's direction, as follows: Wages: 2013: 1% Increase to the 2012 wage scale, effective on 01-01-13, for a Cost of Living Adjustment. 2014: 2% increase to the 2013 wage schedule, effective on 01-01-14 for Cost of Living Adjustment and 1% increase effective on 07-01-14, for a Market Rate Adjustment. Insurance: Note: The following 2013 health insurance contributions are the same as the contributions previously approved for non -union employees. 2013: Memorandum of Understanding -- January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 as described below. 2014: Memorandum of Understanding -- January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 as described below. The employer will make the following contributions toward group health insurance coverage for employees enrolled in the City's plan during 2013 and 2014. In addition, the City will purchase $20,000 of basic life insurance for full-time regular employees. 1) Increase city contributions for 2013 health insurance, as follows: From $1200 to $1293 Family From $1050 to $1095 Employee/Children From $950 to $1017 Employee/Spouse From $700 to $730-746.50 Single