File #: 22-0131    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 1/20/2022 In control: Labor Committee
On agenda: 3/15/2022 Final action: 4/5/2022
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserves of Cook County ("the Forest Preserves") and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 134 ("IBEW"); and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq, and the collective bargaining agreement between the Forest Preserves and IBEW; and WHEREAS, salary adjustments and prevailing wage increases are reflected in the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the Forest Preserves and IBEW; and WHEREAS, the union representing the...
Sponsors: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President)
Related files: 22-0497, 24-0248, 22-0132

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and

 

WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserves of Cook County (“the Forest Preserves”) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 134 (“IBEW”); and

 

WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves is obligated  to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of  employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq, and the collective bargaining agreement between the Forest Preserves and IBEW; and

 

WHEREAS, salary adjustments and prevailing wage increases are reflected in the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the Forest Preserves and IBEW; and

 

WHEREAS, the union representing the category of employees has properly certified that the below listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and

 

Title Represented                      Wage Rate                     Effective Date

Electrician                     $51.00                      6/2021

 

WHEREAS, the current healthcare plan shall be revised as follows:

 

Item                     Upon Approval by Forest Preserves Board

HMO Health Insurance                     Current                     12/1/2022                     12/1/2023

Employee Only                     1.50%                     1.75%                     2.25%

Employee + Spouse                     2.00%                     2.50%                     3.25%

Employee + Child(ren)                     1.75%                     2.25%                     2.75%

Employee + Family                     2.25%                     3.00%                     4.00%

 

PPO Health Insurance                     Current                     12/1/2022                     12/1/2023

Employee Only                     2.50%                     2.75%                     3.25%

Employee + Spouse                     3.00%                     3.50%                     4.25%

Employee + Child(ren)                     2.75%                     3.25%                     3.75%

Employee + Family                     3.25%                     4.00%                     5.00%

 

Emergency Room Copay Increased to $100.00, effective December 1, 2022.

 

Out of Pocket Maximum (PPO)

 

                     Current:                     $1,600/$3,200 (single/family; in network)

                     $3,200/$6,400 (single/family; out of network)

 

                     12/1/22:                     $2,000/$4,000 (single/family; in network)

                     $4,000/$8,000 (single/family; out of network)

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the collective bargaining agreement, including the healthcare plan revisions negotiated between the Forest Preserves and IBEW.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Forest Preserves Director of Human Resources, Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller are hereby authorized to implement the prevailing rates and salary adjustments pursuant to state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq.

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