Title
Resolution to Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 693 for the July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 Contract Period
Memorandum
Human Resources Services recommends approval of the attached Resolution for the successor Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 693
Highlights of the negotiated agreement include:
1) Thirty month term (July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016)
2) An across the board increase of 2.75% effective January 1, 2015, and a 2.5% across the board increase effective January 1, 2016, for all active members hired before July 1, 2012.
3) A 3% across the board increase effective January 1, 2015 and a 3% across the board increase effective January 1, 2016 for all employees hired on or after July 1, 2012, who are subject to a lower wage schedule.
4) A change in wage tables for members hired before July 1, 2012 which provides an increased differential for positions above firefighter. One half of the differential change will be effective January 1, 2015 and one half will be effective January 1, 2016.
5) Removal of the Assistant Chief position(s) from the bargaining unit.
6) Implementation of a physical standards/fitness for duty provision for members of the bargaining unit.
7) Agreement to the pension board composition approved by the voters by change in the Charter in November 2011, effective with the ratification of this contract.
8) Change in code day/vacation scheduling to improve staffing.
Staff
Prepared by: Nancy L. Niemela, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
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 The International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 693 expired on June 30, 2014.
Whereas, the parties have reac...
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