Submitted By
Lisa Shelley, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding Between the Village of Oak Park and the Illinois FOP Labor Council for Community Service Officers for the Period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026
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Overview
Overview
The current contract for Community Service Officers expired on December 31, 2023. This is the subsequent contract for a three-year period. The Union voted to approve this contract and the memorandum of understanding. In addition, negotiations included effects bargaining for the implementation of a new program called Alternative Calls for Service. A portion of this program involves this unit. The Village Board approved a two-year pilot of this program on June 11, 2024.
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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 1/1/23 for all current or retired employees covered by this agreement. The memorandum of understanding is retroactive to the date when the Village Board approved the two-year pilot Alternative Calls for Service program.
DEI Impact
This contract is for salary and benefits for Village employees. Village DEI initiatives for these employees are 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....
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