Title
Approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters Union Local 252
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters Union Local 252.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters Union Local 252.
Staff Contact:
Manny Bosser, Director, Human Resources, 360-753-8309
Presenter(s):
None. Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
In fall 2024, the Teamsters Union Local 252 provided notice to the City of Olympia that it desired to bargain a successor collective bargaining agreement. The existing agreement had an expiration date of December 31, 2024. The collective bargaining agreement covers approximately 29 employees and four vacancies.
During fall 2024, the parties bargained over wages, benefits, working terms and conditions. The parties reached a tentative agreement on March 26, 2025.
The significant changes to the contract include the following:
* A three-year duration.
* 3.8% Cost of Living Adjustment for 2025 (100% of CPI-U instead of 90% of CPI-U in previous contracts) then 100% of CPI-U in 2026 and 2027.
* Updated job descriptions.
* Development of the new pay tables consistent with the recent classification and compensation study. Employee positions were evaluated using the new methodology allowing for the above-mentioned COLA and providing for step adjustments based on market, time, and equity.
* Employer paid pension contributions for employees.
* Creation of a Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Health Reimbursement Account.
* Adjustments to shift differential and uniform allowances.
Climate Analysis:
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement is not expected to have an impact on climate.
Equity Analysis:
The City of Olympia is committed to considering equity impacts in our bargains with labor. The equity lens used during the bargaining process incl...
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