TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kathy Franson, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and IAFF Local 2369
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BACKGROUND:
After several months of negotiation, the City and IAFF Local 2369 have reached an agreement as to the Collective Bargaining Agreement being brought before the City Council for consideration and includes the following significant terms:
• A four-year term from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028 with wage increases of 3.25% in 2025, 3.25% in 2026, 3.25% in 2027, and 3.25% in 2028;
• Conversion of the paramedic stipend from a lump sum to a percentage of base wages, with an average of a 3.0% increase spread out over 4 years;
• Expanded residency to include residency within a 50-mile radius of the intersection of Essington Rd. and Jefferson St. in Joliet;
• New or revised language on various operational issues including staffing on a variety of equipment; radius for training travel pay; grievance timelines; and eligibility, promotion and discipline for 40-hour positions.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Administration recommends that the Mayor and the City Council approve the attached Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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