Submitted By
Kira Tchang, Assistant Village Manager/HR Director
Reviewed By
AMZ
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for the Period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2024, and Authorizing Its Execution
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Overview
Overview
This is an agreement that covers the employees who work in the Street Lighting Division in the Public Works Department. This agreement is the result of a wage reopener bargained in 2021 which included a salary freeze for FY21 due to financial uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The salary and benefits of the employees covered by the agreement are budgeted for FY22.
Background
This agreement is the result of a wage reopener bargained in 2021 which included a salary freeze for FY21 and subsequent years of contract due to financial uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The wages have been negotiated for the duration of the contract term from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2024. In addition to wages, Juneteenth has also been adopted as a paid holiday and an employee uniform program has been formalized within the collective bargaining agreement.
Alternatives
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Previous Board Action
The Village Board authorizes all collective bargaining agreements as they are established in the annual budget.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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