Title
Resolution to Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Command Officers Association of Michigan, effective January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Memorandum
Human Resources Services recommends approval of the attached Resolution for the new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and Command Officers Association of Michigan.
Highlights of the negotiated agreement include:
1) Three (3) year contract
2) No across the board increase except for maintaining contractual differentials between Police Officers and Sergeants
3) Increase in differentials between Sergeants and Lieutenants of 3% over 3 years
4) Agreement that new members will maintain the pension plan that they have when they enter the unit
5) Elimination of city-provided cell phones with an increase in equipment and maintenance allowance for all members ($400)
Budget/Fiscal Impact - The recommended changes to the agreements are within the FY2015 adopted budget and consistent with FY2016/FY2017 projections that were recently shared with Council.
Staff
Prepared by: Evelyn Algarin-Jackson, Human Resources Safety Services Partner
Reviewed by: Robyn Wilkerson, Human Resources and Labor Relations Director
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and Command Officers Association of Michigan expires on December 31, 2014;
Whereas, the parties have reached a settlement which includes a three (3) year contract, no across the board increase except for maintaining contractual differentials between Police Officers and Sergeants, increase in differential between Sergeants and Lieutenants of 3% over 3 years, agreement that new members will maintain the pension plan that they have when they enter the unit, and elimination of city provided cell phones with an increase in equipment and maintenance allowance for all members ($400); and
Whereas, The City Admini...
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