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EBA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT MARCH 1, 2012 - DECEMBER 31, 2014
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On January 24, 2012 the Employees’ Bargaining Association (EBA) and the City reached a tentative agreement on the 2012-2014 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Multiple articles in the contract were opened for review and some language changes were made to clarify/improve the contract. The EBA notified the City of membership (97) ratification on February 1, 2012.The contract provides for a March 1, 2012 increase of $0.69 per hour, a January 1, 2013 COLA of 90% of Portland CPI-W with a minimum of 2.00% to a maximum of 3.50% and a January 1, 2014 COLA of 90% of Portland CPI-W with a minimum of 2.00% to a maximum of 3.50%. The new CBA also increases the 2012 employee medical premium cost share from 10% to 12%. In 2013 and 2014 the employee medical premium shared cost will increase from 12% to15%. Beginning in 2013, the current, high cost AWC and Kaiser insurance plans will be eliminated to be replaced by other less costly plans. Employees opting out of City medical insurance coverage will receive a VEBA contribution of $684/ month for the balance of 2012, $750/month in 2013 and $825/month in 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval of the EBA Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2012-2014.