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MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Dave Osberg, City Administrator
DATE: April 17, 2008
SUBJECT: 2008 Firefighter's Union Labor Agreement
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Staff recommends the City Council take action approving the 2008 Firefighter's Labor
Agreement, representing the Firefighters and Fire Inspector.
BACKGROUND
Staff recently reached a tentative agreement with the Firefighter's Union, and received
notice that its membership had approved the agreement, which include the following
provisions that will be incorporated in the one year agreement, effective January 1, 2008.
a.) One year agreement
b.) 3.00% adjustment for all positions, effective January 1, 2008
c.) Market adjustment of $100.00 per month for both positions, effective January 1,
2008.
d.) Incorporating appropriate language adjustments for the Fire Inspector position, to
more accurately replicate the policies and practices for other similar employee
groups who work a more norma140 hour work week.
e.) Various non-controversial language changes
f.) Changing the educational instructional time to reflect current practices as it relates
to earning overtime and use of vacation leave.
The 3.00 % wage adjustment and the market rate adjustment are consistent with the
previously approved Police Supervisor's and 49er's 2008 contracts, and the 2008 Patrol
Officers~or agreement~,~lso appearing on this City Council agenda.
bavid 1VI. Osberg
City Administratc