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LONGVIEW POLICE SUPPORT GUILD (LPSG) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, JAN 1, 2017- DEC 31, 2018
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On February 7, 2017, the Longview Police Support Guild (LPSG) and the City reached a tentative agreement on the 2017-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Multiple articles in the contract were opened for review and some language changes to
clarify/improve the contract were made. LPSG notified the City of member
(11) ratification on February 13, 2017. The contract provides for a 2.00%
cost of living adjustment (COLA), beginning January 1, 2017, and a COLA increase of 100% of Portland CPI-W, unadjusted, with a 2% minimum and 3%maximum in 2018.
For 2017 and 2018 the CBA reflects a 5% employee paid contribution to the medical insurance plan premium and 20% employee paid contribution to the dental plan premium.
Employees opting out of City medical insurance coverage will receive a
VEBA contribution of $825/ month in 2017 and 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the LPSG 2017-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the LPSG.