Title
Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters (UAPP), Local Union No. 412, Covering the Period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026.
Recommended Action
I move that the Board of Public Utilities recommend approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the County of Los Alamos and the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters (UAPP), Local Union No. 412, for the Period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026 and forward to County Council for approval.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board of Public Utilities endorse County Council approval of the Agreement as requested.
Body
Los Alamos County and the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 412 entered into negotiations on May 4, 2021 for the purpose of developing a new CBA as the current Agreement is set to expire on June 30, 2021. Negotiations were conducted over 3 negotiation sessions and the outcome was a tentative agreement was made on May 13, 2021. The agreement is for a five-year CBA, including non-economic and economic items. The Union ratified this proposed agreement on May 18, 2021. The CBA is presented in Attachment A for the Board of Public Utilities review and consideration of a recommendation for approval by County Council.
The significant changes to the contract include:
1) There were a couple of job title changes which will not result in any promotion or pay adjustments. The title changes are: WWTP Apprentice 3 is now WWTP Operator and WS Apprentice 3 is now WS Operator.
2) The safety boot allowance was increased to $200.00 annually (or as needed). The allowance for prescription safety glasses was added for up to $150.00 bi-annually. (same as the IBEW Contract)
3) The Meals and Expenses Article was revised that when an employee is held over or called out, the employee will be entitled to a meal after four (4) hours and every five (5) hours after that until released from ...
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