TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider adoption of Resolution No. 21-027 approving a three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), effective July 1, 2020.
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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 work rules, compensation, benefits and costs for employee recruitment, retention and labor forecasting, thus supporting District fiscal responsibility as labor costs are identified and managed via the Union contract. 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 cost of the agreement is estimated to be a total of $12.7 million over the three-year contract. This breaks down to $2.5 million attributed to the first contract year (FY 2020-21), $4.2 million to the second contract year (FY 2021-22) and $6.0 million to the third contract year (FY 2022-23). The impact of this contract has been incorporated into the current (FY2021-22) budget and will be included in the planning of next year's operating budget.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The District and AFSCME have completed the negotiation process for the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and AFSCME for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. AFSCME membership ratified the proposed agreement on July 6th, 2021. Board approval is now needed to formally adopt the collective bargaining agreement between...
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