HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 01/24/1977 - Special Meeting APPROVED MINUTES
SPECIAL EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO CONSIDER UNION PROPOSAL
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1977 5:00 PM
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wolfgang Penzel
Bi 1 ly Bye
Joan Meyers
Dave- Osterhol t -
Sidney Pauly _
COUNCIL STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roger K. Ulstad '
ROLL CALL: All members present.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to ratify the Mediator's
proposal for the settlement of the current labor dispute between the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, and the
Metropolitan Area Management Association, representing 21 municipalities.
Motion carried unanimously. (Proposal as ratified part of minutes)
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to adjourn the meeting at 5:J5 PM.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MEDIATOR'S PROPOSAL -
( one following is the Mediator's proposal for settlement of the current labor
dispute between the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, and the
Metropolitan Area Management Association, representing 21 municipalities.
A. Wage Rates: t
For the benchmark rates and other rates in the certified a
units - 1977 - .40t per hour effective upon return to
work
1978 - .40t per hour effective January 1 , 1978
or the first payroll period thereafter,
depending on local practices.
For employees hired after December 31 , 1976 an apprentice
rate structure providing for ninety per cent (90%) of the
contract rate for the job classification into which the
employee is hired for the first year, increasing to ninety-
five per cent (96%') for the 2nd year, and one hundred per cent
(100%) beginning the third year.
B. Insurance:
Beginning February 1 , 1977 the employer will pay up to a maximum
of $60.00 per month per employee including dependent coverage °
for health and lire insurance. Any employer who paid more than
$60.00 per month per employee for health and life insurance
including dependent coverage during 1976 will continue to pay
the 1976 dollar amount for health and life insurance.
The employer will continue to pay the 1976 employer-paid
dollar costs for other insurances, such as but not limited to,
long term disability and dental insurance where applicable,
in 1977 and 1978.
C. Return to Work:
Employees shall return to work upon call by the City after
ratification by the Union and by the City which is party to the
agreement.