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 (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” and $500 to all bargaining unit members not meeting the “frontline worker” definition, but who teleworked or worked remotely, 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 approval 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 approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2022-02 and MOU #2022-03 executed between representatives of the City and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502, which amends the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 24, 2020 through April 23, 2023, by extending Hero Pay to frontline workers and teleworkers, and by providing a reward for members who became fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before December 31, 2021; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, representatives of the City and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2022-02 and MOU #2022-03, a copy of which is attached hereto, amending the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and CWA Local 4502, dated April 24, 2020 through April 23, 2023, by extending $1,000 in Hero Pay to frontline workers and $500 to teleworkers, and by providing a $500 reward for members who became ...
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