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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24827
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO RATIFY THE THREE
YEAR LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH AND THE COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS
OF AMERICA (CWA), LOCAL 3178, FOR THE PERIOD FROM
OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003, AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has submitted to the Mayor and City Commission the Labor
Agreement recently negotiated between the City of Miami Beach, Florida and the Communications
Workers of America, Local 3178, the bargaining agent certified by the Public Employees Relations
Commission (PERC) for the employees covered by said agreement; and
WHEREAS, the previous Labor Agreement was for a three year period from October 1, 1997
through September 30, 2000 and has expired; and
WHEREAS, the Communications Workers of America bargaining unit ratified the attached
Agreement and the City Manager recommends that the City Commission ratify and authorize the
execution of the Agreement between the City and the Communications Workers of America Union;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the attached Labor
Agreement between the City of Miami Beach and the Communications Workers of America, Local
3178, for the period from October 1,2000 through September 30,2003, is hereby ratified and that
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mary Greenwood
FROM:
Robert Parcher
City Clerk
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DATE:
April 12, 2002
SUBJECT: Agreements
Enclosed are three agreements with Communications Workers of America (CW A),
Local 3178, for the signature of the appropriate officials.
After obtaining the applicable signatures, please return the documents to the City
Clerk's Office, to the attention of Mercy Williams. Subsequently, a fully executed
copy will be forwarded to you for your files in addition to a copy of the resolution
authorizing said agreements (Resolution No. 2002-24827,4/10/02, R-7-F).
Thank you.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution to ratify the three (3) year labor agreement between the City of Miami Beach and the
, Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 3178.
Issue:
Shall the City of Miami Beach ratify the three (3) year labor agreement between the City of Miami Beach
and CWA?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution. This Resolution will provide CW A Employee's with a retroactive across the board
cost-of-Iiving increase of 4% starting September 25, 2000, and an across-the-board increase of 4% for
September 24, 2001 and September 23, 2002 to include increases to the minimum and maximum of the
ranges.
Additionally, thirty-nine (39) new employees will be added to the bargaining unit as agreed in the joint
petition submitted to the Public Employee Relation Commission (PERC).
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
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Finance Dept.
Source of
Funds:
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AGENDA ITEM
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
From:
Mayor David Dermer and Date: April 1 0, 2002
Members of the City Commission
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City Manager d ,yvv ()
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO RATIFY THE THREE YEAR LABOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA (CW A), LOCAL 3178, FOR
THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1,2000 THROUGH SEPfEMBER 30, 2003,
AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT.
To:
Subject:
ADMINISTRA TION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
On March 20, 2002, after over fifty (50) sessions, negotiators for the City and the Communications
Workers of America, CWA Local No. 3178, successfully concluded negotiations for a three year
collective bargaining agreement. The CW A bargaining unit has 381 employees in 66 classifications
in almost all departments including: Building, Parks, Parking, Police, Fire, Public Works,
Recreation, Finance, Neighborhood Services, Property Management and Procurement. In addition,
39 employees have been added to the bargaining unit, for a total of 420 bargaining unit employees,
as a result of a joint CitylUnion petition to the Public Employee Relation Commission. These new
positions include Crime Scene Technician I & II, Police Fleet Specialist, Police Photographer, Police
Records Technician I & II, Public Safety Specialist, Carpenter II, and Finance Clerk I, II, and III.
The membership has reviewed the proposed Agreement and voted to ratify it as presented. While
negotiators for the City and the Association were obliged to represent the best interests of their
"clients," the shared goal was to produce an Agreement that provided equitable and competitive
compensation and working conditions. In addition, the Administration worked to include flexibility
to the contract to allow for creative and innovative approaches to address changes in the workforce
and marketplace in an expeditious manner.
The following is a summary of the most significant issues in the Agreement.
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The CWA bargaining unit will get a four percent (4%) across the board cost-of-living increase
effective retroactively with the first pay period starting on or before September 25,2000, and an
across the board cost-of-living increase of four percent (4%) with the first pay period starting on or
before September 24, 2001, and an across the board cost-of-living increase of four percent (4%) with
the first pay period starting on or before September 30, 2002.
A new pay plan that eliminates Steps A, B and C in the old pay plan goes into effect at ratification
of the contract by the City Commission. In addition, post 11/4/98 employees will receive three (3)
steps above step D; post 11/4/99 employees will receive two (2) steps above step D; post 11/4/00
through 11/3/01 employees will receive one (1) step above step D.
The bargaining unit also agrees to job audits, and market classification studies during the term of the
contract. This change will allow the Administration to react to market conditions and remain
competitive for all classifications in the unit. This contract will also include the reclassification of
nineteen (19) classifications within the bargaining unit with 150 employees affected. These upgrades
will help make the City of Miami Beach more competitive in recruiting qualified employees,
particularly for "hard to fill" positions.
The anticipated cost for the 2000 cost-of-living increase is approximately $544,305. The anticipated
cost for the second year cost-of-living increase is approximately $566,077, and the anticipated cost
for the third year is approximately $607,510.
The cost to adopt and implement the new pay plan eliminating Steps A, B, and C within the CW A
unit for Fiscal Year 200 1/2002 will be approximately $211,511. The cost for the reclassification
plan for 200212003 is approximately $349,607.
Other Economic Issues
Retirees COLA
In an effort to compensate our retirees in accordance with the cost of living, the City agreed to an
increase from 1.5% Simple Cost of Living to a 2.5% Compounded Cost of Living increase for
employees who retire after October 1, 2000.
Shift Differential
The Shift Differential, where a majority of an employee's regularly assigned shift hours fall between
3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., was negotiated at forty five cents (45ct) per hour (previously forty cents
(40ct) per hour) and fifty five cents (55ct) per hour (previously fifty cents (50ct)) where a majority
of an employee's regularly assigned shift hours fall between 11:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
Meal Allowance
The meal allowance for employees who work three or more hours of overtime that is contiguous with
their shift will increase from six dollars to seven dollars.
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Out of Classification Pay
Working out of Classification pay was increased to a dollar ($1.00) (previously ninety cents (90CZ).
Lead Person Pay
An employee in the Carpenter, Electrician, Painter, Plumber, and Air Conditioning Mechanic,
positions in the Property Management Division will receive a five percent (5%) supplement for being
a Lead Person in charge of a construction project.
Essential Personnel (Hurricane Pay)
During a named hurricane when other events and essential employees are ordered to work, they shall
be paid at the rate of one and one-half of their straight hourly wages for all hours worked for up to
three (3) days.
Standby Pay
Standby pay of two (2) hours straight time has been added.
Certified Training Officers Pay
Dispatchers, Communication Operators, and Complaint Operator II's who are designated as
certified training officers shall receive one dollar per hour for all hours worked in a training
capacity.
Merit
Employees who are promoted will receive a merit payment prorated by months that have elapsed
from anniversary date. Previously no payment was made. In addition, the employee will receive two
(2) steps if promotion occurs within a month before employee's anniversary date.
Union Conventions
The union will be allowed two (2) delegates to attend union conventions for up to two (2) weeks
in any year of the current agreement. Previously there was no provision for union conventions.
Perfect Attendance Bonus
A perfect attendance bonus of $300 has been added.
Emergency Certification Pay
Life Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, Lifeguard Lieutenants, and Pool Guards who attain and maintain the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate given by the State of Florida shall receive a five
percent (5 %) increase.
Property Management- License(s) Maintenance
Employees in the Property Management Division shall be paid their straight hourly wages to attend
training classes to maintain licenses required in their job descriptions for up to twenty (20) hours a
year.
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Tool Allowance
The tool allowance increased by $30.00 a month to $17.50 per pay period.
Sunglasses Allowance
The sunglasses allowance for lifeguards increased from $50 to $60.
Uniform Cleaning Allowance
Fourteen (14) classifications were added to the cleaning allowance and will receive $40 per month.
Reasonable Suspicion
The contract also expands the definition of reasonable suspicion drug testing. This will allow the City
to require an employee to submit to a blood analysis, urinalysis, and/or Breathalyzer when it has a
reasonable suspicion as defined in the Florida Statues 440.102 (N). This allows the testing of an
employee that has caused, contributed to, or been involved in an accident.
Psychological Test
Psychological testing for public safety (Beach Patrol). At City's request City and Union will jointly
petition to Personnel Board.
Sick Leave Payout
The termination payout for sick leave has been increased from 360 to 480 the second year and from
480 to 600 hours the third year.
Must Use Cap for Vacation
The "Must Use" cap has been changed to 360 vacation hours and upon retirement an employee can
receive a payout up to 240 hours.
Grievance Procedures
Changes were made in the grievance process so that the grievant has fifteen (15) days to submit a
grievance and the City has ten (10) days to schedule the grievance hearing and ten (10) days to
respond previously five (5).
Electronic/Magnetic Media Reporting System for Dues Deduction
The City and the Union agree to develop an electronic/magnetic media reporting systems for dues
deductions.
Four (4) Day Workweek
A month was added to the four (4) day workweek schedules for the lifeguards so that there are
almost nine (9) months of four (4) day workweeks.
Bereavement Leave
An employee will be entitled to four (4) days bereavement leave if the funeral is held outside the
State of Florida.
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Domestic Partner
Domestic Partner is included in the City's Group Health Plan effective December 29,2001.
CONCLUSION:
Ratify the attached labor agreement negotiated between the City of Miami Beach and CW A, and
adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
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