Title
Contract Between the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local No. 1579 Bargaining Unit and the City of Gainesville for October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2009 (B)
This item proposes the ratification of the Agreement between the City of Gainesville and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local No. 1579 Bargaining Unit.
Explanation
This Agreement has been reached through negotiations between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local No. 1579 and the City of Gainesville, and was ratified by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local No. 1579 Bargaining Unit on January 17, 2007. This Agreement extends the current Collective Bargaining Agreement through September 30, 2009.
A copy of the Agreement is on file in the Clerk of Commission Office. After January 22, 2007, the Agreement will be on file in the Human Resources Department.
The ATU Contract includes changes to the General Pension Plan regarding purchase of permissive service credits and substantial review and updates to the Disability Pension Plan. A copy of these changes is on file in the Human Resources Director's Office.
Fiscal Note
The total cost of the package is approximately $5.6 million for the Bargaining Unit, and is covered in the FY 2007 budget. The costs for years two and three will be addressed in the budget preparation process.
Recommendation
The City Commission ratify the Agreement between the City of Gainesville and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local No. 1579 Bargaining Unit extending through September 30, 2009.