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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
APPROVAL OF SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners passed resolutions to approve salary schedule, wage adjustments and healthcare plan revisions for non-union employees during Fiscal Years (FY) 2021 - 2025 on June 14, 2022 (Board Item No. 22-0132) and September 19, 2024 (Board Item No. 24-0335); and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller and Interim Director of Human Resources recommend the one-time payment and salary adjustments below to the previously approved salary adjustments and general wage increases approved for non-union employees on June 14, 2022 (Board Item No. 22-0132) and September 19, 2024 (Board Item No. 24-0335); and
a) Effective upon board approval, a $2,500 one-time payment to be paid to full-time non-union employees in active status on December 31, 2025 on payroll closest to forty-five (45) days after approval by Board, provided, however, the following employees shall be excluded from such payment: (1) seasonal employees, (2) employees with a current annual salary of $200,000 or greater, and (3) employees not also in active status as of the date this resolution is approved by the Board; and
b) Effective upon board approval, a $1,250 one-time payment to be paid to part-time non-union employees in active status on December 31, 2025 on payroll closest to forty-five (45) days after approval by Board, provided, however, the following employees shall be excluded from such payment: (1) seasonal employees, and (2) employees not also in active status as of the date this resolution is approved by the Board; and
c) Effective the first full pay period on or after January 1, 2026, the pay rates for non-union employees shall be increased 2% for all classifications, except that seasonal employees shall not be entitled to retroactive pay; and
d) Effective the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2026, the pay rates for non-union employees shall be increased 2% for all classifications, except that seasonal employees shall not be entitled to retroactive pay; and
e) Effective the first full pay period on or after January 1, 2027, the pay rates for non-union employees shall be increased 4% for all classifications, except that seasonal employees shall not be entitled to retroactive pay; and
WHEREAS, the above-referenced salary adjustments and general wage increases for non-union employees are reflected in the proposed amended Schedule 1 Non-Union Salary Schedule and the proposed amended Schedule 5 Non-Union Hourly Rate Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby support and approve the one-time payment, salary adjustments and general wage increases for the Forest Preserves non-union workforce as provided herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Forest Preserves’ Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller and Interim Director of Human Resources are hereby authorized to implement the one-time payment, salary adjustments and general wage increases as described above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Forest Preserves’ Comptroller is hereby directed to make all payments consistent with this resolution.
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