Explanation
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2022-02 and MOU #2022-03 was executed by the City of Columbus and the Columbus Fire Fighters, Local 67, IAFF. MOU #2022-02 extends $1,000 of “Hero Pay”, pursuant to Ordinance 2072-2021, to all bargaining unit members meeting the definition of “frontline worker” in recognition of their service to the City and its citizens throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. MOU #2022-03 provides a $500 reward to all bargaining unit members who became fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before December 31, 2021.
The passage of this ordinance indicates Council's acceptance of MOU #2022-02 and MOU #2022-03, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Emergency action is recommended in order to allow for expedient implementation.
Title
To accept Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2022-02 and MOU #2022-03 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters, Local 67, IAFF, which extends Hero Pay to frontline workers and provides a reward for members who became fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before December 31, 2021, as provided in the attachment hereto; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Columbus and the Columbus Fire Fighters, Local 67, IAFF entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2022-02 and MOU #2022-03, a copy of which is attached hereto, which amends the Contract between the City and the Columbus Fire Fighters, Local 67, IAFF, dated November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023, by extending $1,000 in Hero Pay to frontline workers and providing a $500 reward for members who became fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, emergency action is recommended in order to implement the terms of the MOUs 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 Contract between the City and the Columbus Fire Fi...
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