Submitted By
Lisa Shelley, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the Illinois FOP Labor Council LODGE #8 for Patrol Officers for the Period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026 and Authorizing Its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The current contract expired on December 31, 2024. This is the subsequent contract for a three-year period. The Union voted to approve this contract.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution
Background
The Village of Oak Park has nine (9) collective bargaining agreements for various Village positions. Each collective bargaining agreement has a unique expiration. The Village bargains for a successor agreement with each union as the agreements expire.
Fiscal Impact
Wages and benefits associated with collective bargaining agreements are covered by the Village’s annual budget. Wages will be retroactive to 1/1/24 for all current or retired employees covered by this agreement.
DEI Impact
This contract is for salary and benefits for Village employees. Village DEI initiatives for these employees is coordinated with the Village’s Office of DEI. New to this contract is a language access policy that compensates employees who are selected to speak multiple languages if the Department identifies a need.
Alternatives
The Village Board could delay action and seek additional information.
Previous Board Action
This is a routine practice which requires both the Union and the Village Board to ratify a subsequent contract. The Union voted to approve this contract.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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