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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 3A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Sarah Cotton, City Administrator MEETING DATE: January 9, 2023 TOPIC: 2023-2024 Labor Agreement with I.U.O.E, Local No. 49 VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION The City Council is being asked to consider Resolution 23-09, Approving the 2023-2024 Labor Agreement between the City of Lino Lakes and I.U.O.E, Local No. 49. BACKGROUND A tentative agreement has been reached for a two-year contract with I.U.O.E, Local No. 49. A tentative agreement was reached after four meetings and the union members voted in favor of the following terms: 1. COMPENSATION/WAGES: a) 3% general wage increase, plus 0.75% market adjustment effective January 1, 2023 b) 3% general wage increase, plus 0.75% market adjustment effective January 1, 2024 c) Remove the following language: Heavy Equipment Premium: $.75/hour (For dump truck w/plow & wing, skid steer, backhoe, front-end loader, tractor w/ attachments, sweeper, & bucket truck) d) Add the following language: Pre-Shift Pay: From November 1st to March 31st each year, employees assigned to snow and ice removal duties during snow events shall receive a one-time pre-shift premium, per day, equal to $30 for all hours served before 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. This pay is considered a premium and will not be added into overtime base pay calculations. If an employee’s shift exceeds 10 hours, the pre-shift premium pay is void. 2. INSURANCE: a) Section 17.1 (Health) revised to read: i. Effective January 1, 2023, Employer will contribute $588.64 toward the premium for single coverage and $1,212.98 toward the premium for family coverage. ii. Effective January 1, 2024, Employer will contribute 100% of the base single plan and $1,212.98 plus 50% of the 2024 premium increase toward the family plan. iii. The Employer’s contributions toward the Health Savings Account and the cash option for waiving coverage remain the same.