Explanation
Section 20.2 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 and the City of Columbus, dated April 24, 2020 through April 23, 2023, requires that any modifications to the Agreement be agreed to by the parties. Memorandum of Understanding #2022-01 has been executed by the parties to amend Article 18 of the Agreement by increasing network vision benefits and coverage, and eliminating the lifetime cap on coverage for temporomandibular joint pain dysfunction, syndrome, disease or related conditions, collectively “TMJ”/“TMD” conditions.
The passage of this ordinance indicates Council’s approval of Memorandum of Understanding #2022-01, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Emergency action is recommended in order to allow for expedient implementation.
Title
To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2022-01 executed between representatives of the City and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502, which amends Article 18 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 24, 2020 through April 23, 2023, by increasing network vision benefits and coverage, and eliminating the lifetime cap on coverage for TMJ/TMD conditions; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 entered into Memorandum of Understanding #2022-01, a copy of which is attached hereto, amending Article 18 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and CWA Local 4502, dated April 24, 2020 through April 23, 2023, by increasing network vision benefits and coverage, and eliminating the lifetime cap on coverage for TMJ/TMD conditions; and
WHEREAS, emergency action is recommended in order to implement the terms of the MOU in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and CWA Local...
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