HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-16 Approve Memorandum of Understanding Public Works Lead OperatorCity Council Memorandum
To:Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From:Dan Wietecha,City Administrator
Date:April 21, 2025
Item:Memorandum of Understanding with Local 49ers Union
Council Action Requested:
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Local 49ers.
Background Information:
It is recommended that the Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with the Local 49er’s union. The MOU term is April 21, 2025 –December 31, 2026. The
terms of the MOU will become part of the contract during the next negotiation cycle.
The Public Works Department has identified the need for designated staff to be consistent
points of contact in the field. This MOU creates a position as Public Works Lead Operator
and assigns the wage. The MOU also removes related language no longer utilized.
All other provisions of the contract will remain unchanged.
Financial Impact:
Wages are included in the 2025 budget will and need to be included in future budgeting.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N/A
Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
Memorandum of Understanding with the International Union of Operating Engineers
Local No. 49 Collective Bargaining Agreement
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CITY OF HASTINGS AND I.U.O.E., LOCAL No. 49
Memorandum of Understanding: Public Works Lead Operator
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into by and between the City
of Hastings and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49.
I.Purpose: The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to specify role and
compensation for a Public Works Lead Operator.
II.Public Works Lead Operator: This MOU creates the position of Public Works Lead
Operator. Lead Operator compensation will be 10% over that Operator’s current step
rate, following the PW Operator step and wage scale.
III.Contract Amendments: From the 2024-2026 contract, remove Article 11.3 Senior
Operator Wages. In Article 11.6, remove the final stand-alone sentence referencing
past practice of rotating lead being replaced by Senior Operator position.
IV.Duration:This memorandum will remain in effect until December 31, 2026, unless
terminated earlier or extended by mutual agreement.
Approved by the Hastings City Council: Approved by the IUOE, Local No. 49:
Date: ________________________Date: ________________________
FOR THE CITY OF HASTINGS:FOR THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF
OPERATION ENGINEERS, LOCAL No.
49:
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Mary Fasbender, Mayor Jason George, Business Manager
______________________________________________________________
Dan Wietecha, City Administrator Jonathan Turner, Area Business
Representative
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Josh Sirinek, Steward
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Tim Tessier, Steward
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