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LONGVIEW POLICE GUILD, JANUARY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2021
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On September 10, 2018 the Longview Police Guild and the City reached Tentative Agreement on a 2019-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Multiple articles in the contract were opened for review and some language changes to clarify/improve the contract were made.
The Longview Police Guild notified the City of its 58 member ratification on October 2, 2018. The contract provides for a wage increase as follows:
Effective January 1, 2019: A general wage increase of 3.0%.
For year 2020: A general wage increase of 3.0%%.
For year 2021: A general wage increase of 3.0%
Additionally, all Guild members will remain on either the AWC/Regence or Kaiser Permanente High Deductible Healthcare Plans with a 5% employee contribution of the premium. Members who opt-out of City paid medical insurance will receive $750 per month to a personal VEBA account. Dental plans remain at 100% employer paid.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval of the Longview Police Guild Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2019-2021.
STAFF CONTACT:
Chris Smith, Human Resources Director