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A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the Service Employees International Union Local 73 (Water and Sewer) for the Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 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 Water & Sewer Division of the Public Works Department.
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Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Village Board approved the previous contract that was effective July 1, 2023- June 30, 2026.
Background
The Village and the Union reached a tentative agreement for a successor contract that expired on June 30, 2026. The terms and conditions are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. The Union ratified the contract on September 15, 2026. Final documents were subsequently created for formal Village review and adoption
Timing Considerations
There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item. Any increase in salary or benefits will be retroactive to the date the contract expired in June.
Financial Impact
The annual budget includes salaries and benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement for the employees represented by this contract.
Operations Impact
There is no operating 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 is no community input associated with this item.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Advantages:
• Approval of the contract will conclude negotiations.
Disadvantages:
• If action is delayed, the Village will return to negotiations.
Alternatives
The Village Board can reject the agreement.
Advantages:
• The negotiation team would return to collective bargaining to address any issues the Board requests.
Disadvantages:
• This action can prolong negotiations when a consensus has already been reached.
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no anticipated future actions in relation to this item.
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