TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Collective Bargaining Agreement with ATU
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Title
Consider the adoption of Resolution 20-028 confirming the approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 192 through June 30, 2022.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - High-Performing Workforce
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
The approval of collective bargaining agreements between the District and its Unions support the strategic goals of High Performing Workforce, Financial Stability and Resiliency, and Convenient and Reliable Service. Collective bargaining agreements confirm compensation, benefits and labor costs for employee recruitment, retention and labor forecasting, thus supporting District fiscal responsibility as labor costs will be identified and managed. Convenient and Reliable Service is supported by ensuring a key group of the District's workforce will continue vital operations for District facilities and vehicles.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the agreement is estimated to be $44.6 million in total. This breaks down to $10.2 million for FY 2019-20, $13.9 million for FY 2020-21 and $20.6 million for FY 2021-22. The impact to the current fiscal year will chiefly result in higher wage costs in June due to the retroactive 3% wage increase and 2% cash bonus. The fiscal impact for the coming two fiscal years will be incorporated in the planning and preparation for each fiscal year's operating budget.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The District and ATU have completed the negotiation process for the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and ATU for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. ATU membership ratified the proposed agreement on May 13, 2020. Board approval is now needed to formally adopt the collective bargaining agreement between ATU and the District for this perio...
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