Item #03
Date: October 3, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nicole Moe, Human Resources Manager
Jim Schaad, City Manager
Subject: Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Teamsters Union, Local #137 Recommendation:
Pass a Motion ratifying proposed Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with 1) the Teamsters Union, Local #137 and 2) authorize the Finance Director to make supplemental appropriations of $22,911 to the salary and benefits accounts, as necessary.
Rationale for Recommendation:
The City and Teamsters reached an agreement and jointly prepared the attached MOU committing to the terms and conditions outlined in the attached agreements.
Background:
As required by state law, the City, Teamsters met and conferred on wages, hours and other conditions of employment. As a result of those meetings, the parties have reached the attached agreements.
Discussion & Analysis:
The MOU reflects months of hard work and collaboration between Teamsters and City Management and Negotiator Patrick Clark to develop a new MOU. As surrounding jurisdictions have steadily increased salaries and benefits for positions within the Teamsters Unit, especially over the past 6 to 12 months; the City of Marysville’s salaries and benefits have remained below market value.
In conjunction with prior years MOUs, the proposed increases will help retain and recruit more personnel, as well as start to keep pace with the surrounding market.
The major highlights of the Teamsters MOU include:
Salary Increases: A 4% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to help the classifications become closer to market values, effective July 1, 2023, and a 2% COLA effective July 1, 2024. With blue collar positions receiving a new step within the 5 step pay system for those employees topped out.
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Fiscal Analysis:
The anticipated fiscal impact totals $22,911 for the ratification of the MOU above the currently approved Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget over the following funds: General Fund, $14,139; Street Fund, $6,025; and Enterprise Fund, $2,747. These totals include $20,869 for salaries and incentive pay along with $2,042 for benefits such as CalPERS (retirement) and Medicare. The Finance Director will make the supplemental appropriations to the necessary salary and benefits accounts and funds.
Attachments (Available at the Council Meeting):
1) Marysville Teamsters, Local #137, Memorandum of Understanding