HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-16 Approve Memorandum of Understanding with International Association of Firefighters, Local No. 5113 for Wage AdjustmentMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Wage Adjustment 2022-2023
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into by the City of Hastings and the International
Association of Firefighters, Local 5113 for the purpose of implementing the wage adjustment as a result
of the recent Compensation and Classification study.
WHEREAS, IAFF is the sole representative for firefighters for the City of Hastings Fire Department;
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings recently concluded the Compensation and Classification study
resulting in a recommended wage adjustment for firefighters;
WHEREAS, the City and IAFF hereby agree to fully implement the wage adjustment to all firefighters
covered by the collective bargaining agreement, as described below;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Current Firefighters:
a. Provide a wage increase of 75% of the difference between the two scales retroactive to
July 4, 2022.
Start 6 Month 12 Month 24 Month 36 Month
$22.87 $24.47 $26.01 $27.60 $29.19
b. Effective January 1, 2023, provide an additional market adjustment of 25% of the
difference between the two scales to get to the new scale plus 3.0% Cost of Living
Adjustment (COLA).
Start 6 Month 12 Month 24 Month 36 Month
$24.03 $25.60 $27.20 $28.78 $30.36
2. New Firefighters would use the scale below starting January 1, 2023.
Start 6 Month 12 Month 24 Month 36 Month
$24.03 $25.60 $27.20 $28.78 $30.36
3. Current Fire Inspector:
a. Transition to new scale retroactive to July 4, 2022. If current wage is higher than
appropriate step, move to the higher wage.
Start 6 Month 12 Month 24 Month 36 Month
$31.74 $34.15 $36.55 $38.96 $41.36
b. Wage scale effective January 1, 2023.
Start 6 Month 12 Month 24 Month 36 Month
$34.02 $35.29 $37.65 $40.81 $42.60
4. New Fire Inspectors would use the scale below starting January 1, 2023.
Start 6 Month 12 Month 24 Month 36 Month
$32.69 $35.17 $37.65 $40.12 $42.60
5. For lateral hires, including internal transfers between Firefighter and Fire Inspector, the City may
in its discretion consider prior experience to start an employee at a step greater than “start.”
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Agreed this ________ day of October, 2022.
City of Hastings: IAFF, Local No. 5113:
__________________________________ ________________________________
Mary Fasbender, Mayor Craig Latch
__________________________________ ________________________________
Dan Wietecha, City Administrator Kiel Kwiatkowski
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
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