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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-22 09-228 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 09 Date: June 22, 2009 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Bangor and the Bangor Firefighters Association, Local 772, IAFF Responsible Department: Executive Commentary: Labor negotiations with unionized members at Bangor Fire Department have resulted in a Tentative Agreement between the City and Union Negotiating Committees. This agreement follows the June 30, 2008 expiration of the most recent contract between the parties. Major points of significance include: a three year term; wage adjustments of 3% year one, 3% year two, and 31/4% year three; new health insurance carrier, rates, and cost sharing base plan; a new physical fitness contract Article; a new response time requirement for newly hired employees; improved verification procedures for sick leave use and pay, revised holiday pay requirement; changes to the ambulance duty roster and EMS license requirements; as well as several housekeeping changes and minor revisions to other articles, policies and sideletters. The Agreement has been reached within previously established City Council bargaining guidelines. The Union recently voted to ratify the proposed agreement and it is now ready for Council consideration. This has been reviewed on several occasions in Executive Session with the Council and is presented with the recommendation of the Management Negotiating Committee. A copy of the entire agreement is provided under separate cover in the Council's weekly packet. Manager's Comments: Recommend approval. Associated Information: Order, Contract provided separately Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Department Head City Manager Finance Director ity Solicitor Page _ of _ 09 2 ?. 8 Assigned to Councilor Blanchette June 22, 2009 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Bangor and the Bangor Firefighters Association, Local 772, IAFF By the City Council of the City of Bangor. ORDERED, .THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a collective bargaining agreementbetween the City of Bangor and the Bangor Firefighters Association, Local 772, IAFF for a term of three years commencing July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2011. IN CITY COUNCIL June 22, 2009 Motion Made and Seconded for Passage Passed (TITLE,) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Bangor and The Firefighters Association, Local 772, IAFF Assigned to Councilor