CR2002-008 HMEA Contract
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January 15,2002 - ""!. Council Report 2002-08
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APPROVE 2002 HOPKINS MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION CONTRACT
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move approval of the 2002 Contract for
the Hopkins Municipal Employees' Association, HMEA.
This action will ratify the 2002 contract for the clerical and technical employees.
Overview
The contract calls tor a 2.5% wage increase effective January 1, 2002 and a 1 % wage increase eflectivc
June 30, 2002. There is an increase of $50.00 per month for health, life, and dental insurance.
Primary Issues to Consider
. How does this agreement fit in with the 2002 budget?
The City budgeted 3.5% for cost of living adjustments and $30.00 per month for benefit increases. The
total cost of the proposed settlement is approximately what was budgeted. The extra cost of the
. insurance is offset by the phased increase in wages.
. How does this agreement compare to other contract settlements for 2002 in terms of wage and benefit
increases?
Settlements for other cities have generally been in the range of 3.5%. The $50.00/mol1th increase in
insurance is in the range of increases in other cities.
Alternatives
1. Approve the contract. Retroactive pay and benefit increases will be included in the next payroll.
2. Do not approve the contract. Staff would have to renegotiate the contract.
Staff recommends Alternative # 1 .
Supporting Information
. A copy of the contract is available from the Assistant City Manager.
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. Financial Impact: $ $61,00U Budgeted: Y IN Yes Source: General Fund
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