CR 95-32 Employees Association Contract
February 17, 1995 ~ Council Report 95-32
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APPROVE 1995/1996 HOPKINS MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION CONTRACT
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move approval of the 1995 and 1996
Contract for the Hopkins Municipal Employees' Association. HMEA
This action will ratify the 1995 and 1996 contract for the clerical and technical employees.
Overview
We have completed negotiations with the HMEA for 1995 and 1996. The contract calls for a 2.5% wage
increase in 1995 and 3% wage increase in 1996. There is a increase of $15.00 per month for health, life, and
dental insurance in 1995 and 1996.
Primary Issues to Consider
. How does this agreement fit in with the 1995 budget?
e The City budgeted 2% for cost of living adjustments and $20.00 per month for benefit increases. The
total cost of the proposed settlement is more than what was budgeted. The extra cost will have to be
made up by using contingency funds.
. How does this agreement compare to other contract settlements for 1995 in terms of wage and benefit
increases?
A number of cities have settled for 1995. Settlements have ranged from 2% to over 4%. Increase have
averaged over 2.5%. The $15.00/month increase in insurance is very much in line with increase in other
cities.
Supportine: Information
. A copy of the contract is available from the City Clerk.
J es A Genellie
ssistant City Manager
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