File #: 15-0512    Version: 1 Name: PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 8/26/2015 In control: Labor Committee
On agenda: 9/8/2015 Final action: 10/6/2015
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the "District") and the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73 ("Sheet Metal Workers Union"); and WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the ef...
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

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

 

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73 (“Sheet Metal Workers Union”); and

 

WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees

pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and

 

WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been 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

Sheet Metal Worker                                          $40.81                                                               6/2012 to 5/2013

                                                                                    $41.21                                                               6/2013 to 5/2014

                                                                                    $41.21                                                               6/2014 to 5/2015

 

 

WHEREAS, the general increases and wage adjustments that have been negotiated are reflected in the Salary Schedule and are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the District and the Sheet Metal Workers Union; and

 

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

 

COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT HEALTH PLAN DESIGN/APPENDIX B

PLAN DESIGN AND PAYROLL CONTRIBUTIONS CHANGES EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2015 AND DECEMBER 1, 2016

 

Cook County Benefit Overview

HMO(s)

Benefits Effective until 11/30/2015

Benefits Effective 12/1/2015

Classic Blue Option

In Effect

Eliminated

Out of Pocket Maximum

Drug Copays do not accumulate to OOP Max

All Copays accumulate to OOP Max

Out of Pocket Maximum

$1,500 single / $3,000 family

$1,600 single / $3,200 family

Inpatient Facility

$100 copay per admit

$100 copay per admit

Preventive

$10 copay

$0 copay (100% Covered)

Other PCP / Urgent Care

$10 copay

$15 copay

Specialists

$10 copay

$20 copay

X-Ray / Diagnostic tests (performed in lab or hospital)

$0 copay

$0 copay

Accident / illness

$10 copay

$15 copay

Emergency Room

$40 copay

$75 copay

 

 

 

PPO

Benefits Effective until 11/30/2015

Benefits Effective 12/1/2015

Deductible and Out of Pocket Maximum

Copay and Deductibles do not accumulate to OOP Max

Copay and Deductibles do accumulate to OOP Max

 Annual Deductible

$125 / $250 (Single / Family) 2x Out of Network

$350 / $700 (Single / Family) 2x Out of Network

 Out of Pocket Maximum

$1,500/$3,000 (Single / Family) 2x Out of Network

$1,600/$3,200 (Single / Family) 2x Out of Network

Inpatient Facility

90% In network / 60% Out of network

90% In network / 60% Out of network

Preventive

90% coinsurance after $25 copay / 60% Out of network

$0 copay (100% Covered)

PCP

90% coinsurance after $25 copay / 60% Out of network

90% coinsurance after $25 copay / 60% Out of network

Specialists

90% coinsurance after $25 copay / 60% Out of network

90% coinsurance after $35 copay / 60% Out of network

X-Ray / Diagnostic tests (performed in lab or hospital)

90% In network 60% Out of network

90% in network 60% Out of network

Accident / Illness

90% coinsurance after $25 copay / 60% Out of network

90% coinsurance after $25 copay / 60% Out of network

Emergency Room - In / Out of Network

$40 copay

$75 copay

 

Drug

Benefits Effective until 11/30/2015

Benefits Effective 12/1/2015

Prescription Drugs - Retail

Generic: $7 copay  Brand Formulary: $15 copay  Brand Non-Formulary: $25 copay  Mail Order: 2 x retail

Generic: $10 copay  Brand Formulary: $25 copay  Brand Non-Formulary: $40 copay  Mail Order: 2 x retail

Generic Step Therapy

N/A

PBM’s generic step therapy program

Mandatory Maintenance  Choice

N/A

Mandatory mail-order for maintenance  drugs

  Employee Contributions - As a Percentage of Salary (Pre-Tax)

Blue Advantage HMO

Effective until 11/30/2015

Effective  12/1/2015

Effective  12/1/2016

Employee Only

0.50%

1.00%

1.50%

Employee + Spouse

1.00%

1.50%

2.00%

Employee + Child(ren)

0.75%

1.25%

1.75%

Employee + Family

1.25%

1.75%

2.25%

 

PPO

Effective until 11/30/2015

Effective  12/1/2015

Effective  12/1/2016

Employee Only

1.50%

2.00%

2.50%

Employee + Spouse

2.00%

2.50%

3.00%

Employee + Child(ren)

1.75%

2.25%

2.75%

Employee + Family

2.25%

2.75%

3.25%

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the District Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Salary Schedule and wage adjustments negotiated between the District and the Sheet Metal Workers Union.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Director of Human Resources, Chief Financial Officer, and Comptroller are hereby authorized to implement the Salary Schedule and wage adjustments as negotiated and otherwise outlined above.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Comptroller is hereby directed to make all payments consistent with this resolution.

 

Adopted this 8th day of September, 2015end