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Home My WebLink About13 Union Negotiations Agenda Item # 1 rMil �l�I l�� io I Memorandumsdosed session To: Board of Directors From: Peter Holzmeister Date: November 28, 2005 Subject: Negotiations with the employee Union Why this matter is before the Board: The Memorandum of understanding that is ultimately negotiated will be presented to the Board for approval. The MOU generally defines costly matters and ground rules that effect our relationship with District employees. This is important and needs Board involvement early on. History: The three year MOU that was last negotiated with the Union expires on December 31, 2005. We have begun to meet with the Union committee to discuss amendments to that MOU. A few meetings ago I discussed with the Board the law that defines our obligation to meet and confer with the Union, the kinds of issues likely to be raised by the Union, and the terms of the existing MOU. New information: Attached to this memorandum are the twenty-seven proposals offered by the Union as suggested amendments to the MOU. Also attached are the proposals that I offered to the Union on behalf of the District. There is still time to propose additional District issues. I would like the chance to discuss these matters with the Board in Closed Session on December 7. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO V. N V, LOM UNION 1245 ORANGE TREE CIRCLE VA PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILIE,CA 95687 (707)452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #1 TITLE: 3 ISSUE: Upgrades PROPOSAL: Use District classification seniority for upgrades. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO '11 __ 4 UNION 1245 3u ORANGE 141 CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE, CA 95687 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVRE,cA 45696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal # 2 TITLE: 6.5 (a) ISSUE: Overtime rates f PROPOSAL: All overtime paid at double time rate ��+v tii�1 rtry ;'005 0 5= INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO At W, UNION 1245 �. JRANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #3 TITLE: 6.6 (a) ISSUE: Rest periods PROPOSAL: If employee works between lam and 6am they will be given a 9 hour paid rest period. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO INI it I UNION 1245 .ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILLE,CA 95687 (707)452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #4 TITLE: 6.5 (g) ISSUE: Travel time pay PROPOSAL: Pay straight time for all travel � INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO 1 _� A I_ LIt uvim UNION 1245 �ju ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #5 TITLE: 6.5 (e) ISSUE: Comp time PROPOSAL: Increase comp time accrual to 80 hours INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO LuM UNION 1245 3v ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #6 TITLE: 6.5 (e) ISSUE: Comp time PROPOSAL: Convert sick leave to comp time 0 u3 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO LOM UN10- N 2- 5 3v ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 , MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 PO.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #7 TITLE: 7.1 ISSUE: Holiday PROPOSAL: Recognize all national holidays INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO h � a (a u- UNION 1245 3u ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #8 TITLE: 7.2 ISSUE: Holidays PROPOSAL: Holiday paid same as regular work schedule. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO LOM UNION 1245 Jv ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #9 TITLE: 8.2 (e) ISSUE: Meal allowance PROPOSAL: Increase allowances to $15, $15, and $30 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO Imm-Mait w _ _ a UNION 124- 3u oPANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #10 TITLE: 10.2 ISSUE: Vacation PROPOSAL: Front load vacation INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO ] UNION 124w* � u 3L,ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal # 11 TITLE: 11.1 (a) ISSUE: Clothing allowance PROPOSAL: Increase up to $425 up#11 final nov 3 2005 ®" '3 IIV I tMIVHI IUIVAL bhU I MthHUUU UI- tLtC I KIUAL WUKKtKS, AFL-CIO xml::� W_ UNION 124.E 3U ORANGEPERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVIL�E,E,CA CA 95687 6&7 (707)452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAALLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707(452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #12 TITLE: 11.4 (b) ISSUE: Crew Size Limits PROPOSAL: Foreman of crew will be responsible for 0 supervising up to 4 employees, if more employees are required, then an additional employee shall be upgraded to foreman. ... . ..,.r�.v rvi•rya_ aJr w r r t�n wvv Vr CLCL I L' UAL VVUhKthZ), AI-L-UO R 11 uac UNION 1245 VA AOLLE, TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILLE,CA 95687 17071452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAx p071 45 2-2 701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #13 TITLE: 14 ISSUE: Step 4 PROPOSAL: Binding arbitration ® 3 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO LuM MON 1245 Vv ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILLE,CA 95687 (707)452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACNALLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #14 TITLE: 14.4 ISSUE: Step 2 PROPOSAL: Third sentence, "request than" change to "request that" INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO a An M UNION 1245 3UORAN CA 9 PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILIE,E,CA 5687 b87 (707)4 5 2-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILU,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX (707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #15 TITLE: 20.7 ISSUE: Bilingual pay PROPOSAL: 5% wage adjustment for fluency in another language. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO - LuM UNION 1245 VA ORANGETREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILLE, CA 95687 (707)452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #16 TITLE: 16.10 (g) ISSUE: Tuition reimbursement PROPOSAL: Reimbursement for books and tuition for foreign language classes INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO ROE!__4 AW WMW (9 Lit u g WON by ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 P0.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #17 TITLE: 19.2 (g) ISSUE: CalPERS PROPOSAL: Increase CAPERS plan to 3% at 60 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO it 1 It! Vw 9 4, �_ �' 0 u UNION 149C,45 V ORANGE CA 9 CIRCLE87PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILLE, CA 95687 p071452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707) 452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #18 TITLE: 19.2 (k) ISSUE: Post retirement medical benefits PROPOSAL: Revise age requirement to match CalPERS retirement age IN I tHNAI ZONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO w LuM UNION 142-45 JRANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILLE,CA 95687 (707)452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAWLLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #19 TITLE: 19.2 (k) ISSUE: Post retirement medical caps PROPOSAL: Remove medical caps. IN I FHNAFIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO 14UMU- NION 1245 ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILtE, CA 95687 (707)452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAWLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #20 TITLE: 19.2 (k) ISSUE: Post retirement prescription coverage for Medicare recipients PROPOSAL: District to provide Part D coverage at level equal to current plan. IN I tHNAI IUNAL 8HU I HtHHUUU UF- tLLL I HIGAL WUHKtHS, AFL-(,IU 19 ftrAl __ v xaL LION 1245 :3v ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVIP.0 BOX 2547�LE, ,VACAVI�tE,CA 95646 A 45687 P.0- MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 BOX Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #21 TITLE: 19.3 ISSUE: Longevity schedule PROPOSAL: Change $20 per year schedule to $50 per year. n� 1 Lnwral IUrvML onU 1 ncnnlJUU Ur CLGL I h1t-AL VVLJhKthZ>, NFL-GIU AlIftr UNION 1245 ORANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 PO.BOX 2547,VACAVILIF,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #22 TITLE: 19.2 (g) ISSUE: CAPERS PROPOSAL: Replace old pension language with CalPERS INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO It u UNION 1245 V TREE CIRCLE VACAVILLE, CA 95687 PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER CAVILL€, (707)452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAALLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #23 TITLE: 19.2 (f) ISSUE: Long term disability PROPOSAL: Reduce from 13 weeks to 6 weeks INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO M UNION 94�, JRANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 45687 P0.80X 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #24 TITLE: 20.4 ISSUE: Wages PROPOSAL: 15% General wage increase for 2006 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO I'l I IVA I UNION 1245 JRANGE TREE CIRCLE VA PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILLE,CA 95687 1707)452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX(707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #25 TITLE: 20.6 ISSUE: Incentive for water certificates PROPOSAL: "...will receive .35% per hour per certification...". Remove last sentence. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO o' _ 0 MON 12 GRANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER VACAVILLE, CA 95687 i707I 452-2700 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVILLE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX 1707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #26 TITLE: 20.4 ISSUE: Automotive mechanic wage PROPOSAL: Increase wage range scale to $28.35- $33.84 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO g V '"1 9 Art vw w (9 uM MON 1245 JRANGE TREE CIRCLE PERRY ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS MANAGER (707)452-2700 VACAVILLE,CA 95687 P.O.BOX 2547,VACAVIUE,CA 95696 MICHAEL DAVIS, PRESIDENT FAX 1707)452-2701 Proposals for Negotiations IBEW 1245 — Truckee Donner PUD November 3, 2005 Union Proposal #27 ISSUE: Create new position PROPOSAL: Mechanics assistant uPNL/11"M my J 2W3 DISTRICT PROPOSALS—2006 DP #1 3.11 (e) District is sole judge as to who will be upgraded. The District's decision is not subject to the grievance procedure. Any Letter agreement conflicting with this language is repealed. DP #2 A rubber gloving practice will be used under the following circumstances: a. The situation is such that rubber gloving can be safely performed b. The crew involved in the work agrees unanimously to use rubber gloving procedures Employees who are trained and certified to use rubber gloving practices shall receive a wage differential of 3%for all hours worked. DP #3 District will implement a dress code DP #4 6.5 (e) Employee may elect to accrue and use up to twenty-four (24) hours per calendar year of compensatory time. if an employee who is normally assigned to work in one department performs overtime work in another department, that overtime work may not be converted to compensation time. (Rest of section remains unchanged) DP #5 Section 19.1 is eliminated (19.1 states that the District will not alter the overall level of service or benefits of any of the programs identified below unless otherwise agreed by the Union) 19.2 (a) Group Medical Insurance Plan: The District will pay 100 %of the premiums for employees. Employee shall pay premiums that apply to spouse and dependents Other parts of 19.2 (a) may need to be updated 19.2 (b) is eliminated (19.2 (b) requires the District to subsidize a portion of drug benefit) DP#6 5.4 (c) The District may place the standby employee on a rest period when in the District's sole discretion it determines that the standby employee has worked enough hours that a rest is needed. While the standby employee is on rest period standby shall be assigned to another employee. DP #7 6.4 is eliminated (6.4 says overtime will be divided as equally as is practicable among those qualified and available in each department) DP #8 6.5 (f) Not withstanding any other provision contained herein, when any employee is driving an automobile, or is a passenger in a vehicle, to or from a site for purposes of attending training or a conference ... The District retains the discretion to refuse approval of travel by automobile when, in its discretion, a more economical mode of travel is available. DP #9 8.2 (a) If the District requires an employee to perform work on a work day and such work begins two hours but not less than forty-five minutes prior to the employees regular starting time, .... 8.2 (b) First sentence is okay. Second sentence changed to read as follows: Thereafter meals will be provided at intervals of four hours, provided such work continues at the conclusion of the meal. ... 8.2 (c) This section needs to coordinated with 8.2 (b) DP #10 Eliminate 19.2(g)3 (19.2(g)3 allows employees to sell back unused sick leave at retirement) DP #11 16.5 Change probationary period to six months (it is currently 3 months) DP# 12 19.2 (g) Change to reflect PIERS, eliminate (4) and (5) Add a section that states: The District's normal retirement age is sixty years of age. DP #13 19.3 (b) Longevity payments will be made as soon as possible after the first pay of the year, but not later than the last day of January of the calendar year for those employees who are eligible. DP #14 11.1 Add a sentence that states that when the District is required to provide safety glasses to any employee and the employee requires prescription lens in his or her safety glasses, the cost of the exam used to determine the prescription shall be limited and be part of the benefit set forth in section 19.2 (i). DP #15 Add wage steps for Contracts Administration Clerk, Work Order Specialist, Meter Reader Coordinator, Automotive Mechanic -sm Memorandum To: Board of Directors From: Peter Holzmeister Date: December 7, 2005 Subject: MOU negotiations - District proposals 1 forgot to attach the District proposals when I delivered the packets to your on Friday. This related to the MOU discussion in closed session- item #13