Title
Resolution to Approve the 2017-2019 Ann Arbor Police Officers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement Mandated by the Act 312 Award (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The City and the AAPOA, pursuant to a state-mandated binding arbitration award issued under Act 312, have a new collective bargaining agreement for the January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019 period. The Arbitration Panel's mandatory award was issued on October 24, 2017, and executed by the entire arbitration panel on October 31, 2017.
Highlights of the new agreement include:
* A three year term of contract;
* 2.50% wage increase for all steps contained in the Collective Bargaining agreement for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019;
o The wage increase will be retroactive to January 1, 2017 for all hours compensated
Other changes to the Collective Bargaining Agreement agreed to by the parties in negotiations, and included as part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement reached by the state mandated binding arbitration, to be effective January 1, 2017, include
? Tuition Reimbursement increased from $2,500 to $5,000 per Fiscal Year;
? Retiree Health Reimbursement Account City actuarial contribution increased from $2,500 to $3,500 per year for all affected AAPOA members (those hired after July 1, 2012);
? Employee cost for purchase of military time for pension purposes increased from 5 % to 6%;
City Administration recommends approval of the attached Resolution to approve the 2017-2019 Ann Arbor Police Officers Association (AAPOA) Collective Bargaining Agreement, the terms of which are mandated by the Arbitration Panel's Act 312 award.
Staff
Prepared by: Heather Koch, HR Coordinator
Sponsored by: Mayor Taylor
Body
Whereas, The current collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Ann Arbor Police Officers Association expired December 31, 2016;
Whereas, A binding arbitration award was issued on October 24, 2017, and executed by the Arbitration Panel pursuant to Act 312 on Octob...
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