CR 92-103 HMEA Contract
April 28, 1992
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council Report 92-103
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APPROVE 1992 HMEA CONTRACT
Proposed Aetion
staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move
approval of the 1992 Contract for the Hopkins Municipal Employee's
Association (HMEA).
This action will ratify the 1992 contract for clerical and technical
employees.
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The City has completed negotiations with HMEA. The contract calls for a
3% wage increase and an increase of $15.00 per month for health, life, and
dental insurance.
This contract also reduces the number of years that it takes to move to
the top of the salary range from 10 to 8. Ten years was the longest in
the metropolitan area. Reducing this time does cost the City more. Most
of the new salaries in this contract, therefore, go into effect May 17
instead of being retroactive to January 1.
primary Issues to Consider
o How does this agreement compare to the amounts budgeted for wage
and benefit increases in the 1992 budget?
This agreement exceeds what was budgeted for in the 1992 budget.
Staff expects to make up the difference with budget cuts and
contingency.
o How does this agreement compare with cost of living and insurance
increases?
The cost of living in 1991 was estimated at 3.1%. This agreement
allows for a 3.0% increase. Health insurance rates went up
between 9% and 18%. This contract calls for a 6% increase in
insurance.
o How does this agreement compare with settlements in other cities?
Staff is aware of 17 settlements among metro area cities. The
average settlement is 3.1% for wages and $270.00 for insurance.
supportinq Information
o Copies of the contract are available from the City Clerk.