TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Keith Stahley, City Manager
FROM: Krishna Namburi, Deputy City Manager
Michele Bennett, Human Resources Division Manager
SUBJECT:
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Collective bargaining agreement between the City and Salem City Attorneys Bargaining Unit (SCABU).
Ward(s): All Wards
Councilor(s): All Councilors
Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods
Result Area(s): Good Governance.
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SUMMARY:
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The City began negotiations with SCABU on March 16, 2023, for a successor collective bargaining agreement. A final tentative agreement for a three-year contract was reached during negotiations on April 20, 2023. The employees represented by SCABU ratified the agreement on June 7, 2023.
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ISSUE:
Shall the City Council approve a three-year successor collective bargaining agreement between the City and Salem City Attorneys Collective Bargaining Unit (SCABU) effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026?
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a three-year successor collective bargaining agreement between the City and Salem City Attorneys Collective Bargaining Unit (SCABU) effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.
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FACTS AND FINDINGS:
The principal features of the successor agreement are as follows:
1. Term of Agreement: Three years commencing on July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.
2. Wage Increase:
Year 1 of agreement: Effective July 1, 2023, each step of the salary schedule for SCABU members will be increased by five percent (5%).
Effective upon ratification and approval by City Council, each step of the salary schedule for SCABU members will be increased by two percent (2%) for a market adjustment.
Year 2 of agreement: Effective July 1, 2024, each step of the salary schedule for SCABU members will be increased by three percent (3%).
Year 3 of agreement: Effective July 1, 2025, each step of the salary schedule for SCABU members will be increased by three percent (3%).
3. Vacation: Effective upon ratification of successor agreement, current SCABU employees will be given a one-time additional 60-hour vacation deposit to their vacation balance.
4. On-Call Administrative Leave Accrual: 8 hours of administrative leave accrual per month for attorneys assigned to the on-call DUII warrant program.
The collective bargaining agreement is posted online at City of Salem Labor Contracts page: <https://salemcityofor.prod.govaccess.org/government/jobs/employment-information/pay-plans-and-labor-contracts>
The approximate financial impact of this recommended settlement for the duration of the agreement is as follows:
Year 1: $107,488
Year 2: $120,344
Year 3: $157,710
The approximate total financial impact is $385,541. It is anticipated the Legal Department will be able absorb the additional first year cost in its FY 2024 budget.
Allison Pavelek
Sr. Human Resources Analyst
Attachments:
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