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A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding Between the Village of Oak Park and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for the Period of April 1, 2025 to March 31st, 2029, and Authorizing Its Execution
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Introduction
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This is a successor collective bargaining agreement that covers the employees who work in the Streets Division in the Public Works Department. This action also includes a Memorandum of Understanding for the same period regarding the transition to a new sick leave benefit.
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Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
• On July 18, 2022 the Village approved the current collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Background
The Village and the Union have reached a tentative agreement for a successor agreement. This is a three-year agreement.
Timing Considerations
If the Village Board needs additional time to review or seek clarification, there are no specific timing considerations associated with this item as the wage increases are retroactive.
Budget Impact
The annual budget process accounts for fluctuations regarding collective bargaining agreements.
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item. The item aligns with the department’s core service delivery.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Advantages:
• The employees of the Streets Divisions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement; therefore, a successor agreement is required when one expires.
Disadvantages:
• If the Village Board does not ratify the tentative agreements, negotiations will continue.
Alternatives
Alternative 1:
The Village Board could delay action and return to Executive Session seeking more information.
Advantages:
• The Board can return to Executive Session and gain additional information requested.
Disadvantages:
• There are no disadvantages to this action.
Anticipated Future Actions
Next steps, if not approved during this meeting, include ratification by the Village Board and adoption of a successor collective bargaining agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding is an agreement that will accompany the final agreement as it relates to the details of a transition to a new sick leave benefit.
Prepared By: Lisa Shelley, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By: Jack Malec, Assistant to the Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution
2. Confidential Tentative Agreement
3. Confidential Tentative Memorandum of Understanding