DATE: November 28, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Hollis Magill, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 19
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 19 - Professional Employees, represented by the Fresno County Professional Association of Employees, effective November 27, 2023; and
2. Approve the related Salary Resolution Amendment as reflected on Appendix "C"
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions would effectuate the tentatively agreed upon terms and conditions as delineated herein regarding Unit 19's successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), November 27, 2023, through November 23, 2025. The estimated cost for FY 2023-24 is $1,425,784; $451,513 of which is Net County Cost (NCC). Impacted department appropriations will be monitored and adjustments will be brought to your Board if needed.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board were not to approve the recommended actions, the existing terms and conditions would remain in effect and contract negotiations would continue.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total estimated cost of the negotiated terms and conditions for FY 2023-24 is approximately $1,425,784; $451,513 of which is NCC, includes related retirement costs. Impacted department appropriations will be monitored and adjustments will be brought to your Board if needed.
DISCUSSION:
Your Board's representatives met and conferred with Unit 19's representatives regarding a successor MOU (latest MOU expired November 12, 2023). A tentative agreement was signed on November 7, 2023, and was subsequently ratified by the Fresno County Professional Association of Employees.
* MOU Term:
o November 27, 2023, through November 23, 2025
* Salary Adjustments:
o 10% increase (5% COLA + 5% equity) effective November 27, 2023
o 5% increase (3% COLA + 2% equity) effective November 25, 2024
o 3% equity increase effective July 7, 2025
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