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CASE # 4 1993 WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR LELS BY: Kay McAIoney, Personnel Coordinator Background: On February 8, 1993 staff received notification from the LELS Union Steward that the LELS bargaining unit is ready to negotiate the 1993 contract. At that time we were given the Union's Opening Position, which is attached for you to review. The cost of their opening position is: $21,846.00 Wages $3,680.00 Benefits This represents a 7.12% increase in payroll and a 7.63% increase in personnel, which is detailed on the attached exhibit entitled 'Cost of the LELS Union Opening Position'. Also attached is a copy of comparisons for Stanton Group Five cities for wage rates, insurance, uniform allowance, and number and recognized holidays. Cities with populations between 10,000 and 20,000 are designated with a "*" STANTON LELS COMPARISON 2/26/93 Group 10,000 - 20,000 Cities Stanton Cities Group 5 Ramsey Ramsey Benefit Equivalent * Monthly Wage and Benefit Cost 1992 1993 $3424.93 $3570.31 $3463.29 $3603.93 $3466.08 **$3481.08+ $3529.44 **$3544.38+ Ramsey Benefit Equivalent speaks to the parity received by single benefit employees for the medical employer contribution. In 1992, because three employees are on single medical (2 Group Health, 1 Medica) the $250 employer contribution has a value of $313.36 if single benefitted employees received only single premium coverage. For 1993 the $265 contribution has a value of $328.30. For 1993 it is assumed that the benefit level is a given at $265 per month (value of $328.30 - see above). Any wage increase would be in addition to the numbers shown. The spread between Ramsey and cities with populations between 10,000 and 20,000 ranges therefore (before wage increase) are between 0.73% and 2.56%. Between all of Stanton Class Five the differential increases to between 1.65% and 3.41%. Recommendation: Based on discussion. Council Action: Based on discussion. Review Checklist: City Administrator Personnel Coordinator NC: 3/2/93 gl