TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Collective Bargaining Agreement with IBEW
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Title
Consider the adoption of Resolution No. 23-007 approving a three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 through December 31, 2025.
Staff Contact:
Sebron Flenaugh III, Executive Director of Human Resources
Body
STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - High-Performing Workforce
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
The approval of collective bargaining agreements between the District and its Unions supports 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, vehicles, and buses.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact to the Operating Budget includes $366,859 for FY 2022-23, $278,514 for FY 23-24, $411,716 for FY 24-25. The fiscal impact for FY 22-23 has been incorporated in the Mid-Year Operating Budget. Adjustments to the Operating Budget for future fiscal years shall be incorporated in the appropriate fiscal year's operating budget.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The District and IBEW negotiated a tentative agreement for the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and IBEW, for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. IBEW membership ratified the tentative agreement on January12, 2023. Board approval is now needed to formally adopt the collective bargaining agreement between IBEW and...
Click here for full text