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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DATE: AUGUST 29, 2023
FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND THE INTERNATIONAL
BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 47 –
GENERAL UNIT
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 14
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Resolution, adopt a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) establishing the terms and conditions of employment for classifications represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (“IBEW”) General Unit, effective, January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
The IBEW, General Unit, represents approximately 200 full-time employees serving in the Anaheim Public Utilities Department, the Public Works Department and the Convention, Sports & Entertainment Department. Classifications within the unit include those responsible for day-to-day operation of the electric and water utilities and City facilities electrical and HVAC systems, as well as public utility customer services.
After months of negotiations, the City and IBEW reached tentative agreement on August 16, 2023. IBEW membership ratified the tentative agreement on August 17, 2023.
Substantive provisions in the proposed MOU reflecting the tentative agreement include the following:
Three-year term ending January 1, 2026
Across-the-board increases of four percent (4.0%) effective the pay period beginning January 6, 2023, four percent (4.0%) effective December 22, 2023, and four and one half percent (4.5%) effective December 20, 2024 For certain classifications determined to be under market, increases ranging from four and one half percent (4.5%) to nine and one half percent (9.5%) effective September 1, 2023
Extension of pay range by addition of one step for designated classifications Changes to salary relationships for certain classifications One-time lump sums ranging from $2,000 to $3,500
Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Anaheim and IBEW Local 47 - General Unit August 29, 2023
Changes to High Voltage Hazard Pay, Water Incentive Pay, and Bilingual Pay Introduction of annual certification stipends and reimbursement of renewal costs for certifications for designated electric and HVAC mechanic classifications Updates to rules for
o Bereavement leave
o Temporary upgrade for Facility and Event Electricians and HVAC Mechanics
Identification of various topics for further discussion to improve clarity of language and explore implementation of a pilot fiber optics certification program.
Additional changes reflected in the attached track changes copy of the MOU reflect updates to language, clarification of provisions, and deletions of outdated provisions.
The changes in the proposed MOU are expected to significantly improve the City’s ability to recruit and retain highly skilled craft workers necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the electric and water utilities and various City facilities including the Anaheim Convention Center. Approximately one third of employees in the IBEW represented classifications have less than five years of service with the City. The majority of the new hires into journey-level electric and water field vacancies have been at the Apprentice Level. The Public Utilities Department, where the majority of the IBEW employees work, is currently carrying about a ten percent (10%) full-time vacancy rate.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
IBEW represented classifications are primarily funded by enterprise funds with 91% in the Public Utilities Department and the remaining 9% in the Public Works and Convention, Sports, and Entertainment Departments. The impact of the MOU changes is approximately $14,321,430 over the three-year term, including $5,148,000 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, of which less than 1% is General Fund. There are sufficient budget appropriations in the Departments’ FY 2023/24 budgets to accommodate the costs associated with this MOU.
Respectfully submitted,
Gretchen R. Beatty
Acting Human Resources Director
Attachments:
1. Resolution (IBEW General Unit)
2. Memorandum of Understanding (IBEW, General Unit)
3. Memorandum of Understanding (IBEW, General Unit) (Track Changes)