Title
Approval of Labor Contract with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local #468, Assistant Chiefs
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the labor agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local #468, Assistant Chiefs and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Approval of labor contract between the City of Olympia and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local #468, Assistant Chiefs
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8740
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager
Background and Analysis:
The labor agreement with IAFF, Local #468, Assistant Chiefs expired on December 31, 2013. The contract covers two Assistant Chiefs in the City's Fire Department. This new agreement has been ratified by IAFF Assistant Chiefs, and City staff is now bringing it forward for approval.
The new proposed contract for Council consideration is shown in Attachment 1.
The contract has a three-year term that will expire on December 31, 2016. The agreement provides for a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) consistent with IAFF Assistant Chiefs current contract language that maintains a differential between the pay of IAFF union members and the Assistant Chiefs. Because the IAFF is receiving a 3% COLA in 2014, the IAFF Assistant Chiefs are receiving the same COLA adjustment. Increases in 2015 and 2016 are tied to the City's Sales Tax revenue with a 2% minimum and a 4% maximum.
Similar to the IAFF contract, the City offered to pay the entire premium costs for dependent dental and life insurance as the IAFF union was the only remaining group that we did not do so. This change will make it easier for staff in terms of contract administration.
The remainder of the contract changes are general language clean-up items based on operational needs.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Move to approve the labor agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local #468, Assistant Chiefs and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
2. Do not approve the labor agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local #468, Assistant Chiefs as proposed and direct staff as to next steps.
Financial Impact:
The cost to the City for implementing this contract in 2014 is $7,820, which is already included in the 2014 Operating Budget. A summary of the economic agreements is shown in Attachment 2.