CR 92-56 Local 49 Contract
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February 25, 1992
Council Report 92-56
APPROVE 1992 LOCAL 49 CONTRACT
ProDosed Action
staff recommends that the Ccuncil approve the fallowing matian: Mave
appraval of the 1992 Contract far Local 49.
This action will ratify the 1992 cantract for Lacal 49, the Public
Works' union.
overview
We have campleted negatiatians with Lacal 49. The cantract calls far
a 3% wage increase and an increase af $l5.00 per manth far health,
life, and dental insurance.
primary Issues to consider
a Haw daes' this agl;'eement campare to. the amaunts budgeted for
wage and benefit increases in the 1992 budget?
This agreement exceeds what was budgeted far in the 1992
budget. staff expects to. make up the difference with budget
cuts and contingency.
a Haw daes this agreement campare with cost of living and
insurance increases?
The cast af living in 1991 was estimated at 3 .l%. This
agreement allows for .a 3.0% increase. Health insurance rates
went up between 9% and 18%. This contract calls far a 6%
increase in insurance.
a Haw does this agreement campare wi th settlements in ather
cities?
staff is aware af 17 settlements amang metra area cities. The
average settlement is 3.1% far wages and $270.00 for
insurance.
supportinq Information
a Capies af the cantract are available fram the City Clerk.
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s A. Genellie
sistant City Manager