Explanation
Section 32.3 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632 and the City of Columbus, dated April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2024, requires that any modifications to the Agreement be agreed to by the parties. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2022-03 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 #2022-04 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 City Council’s approval of MOU #2022-03 and MOU #2022-04, a copy of which are attached hereto.
Emergency action is recommended in order to allow for expedient implementation.
Title
To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2022-03 and MOU #2022-04 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which extends Hero Pay to frontline workers and teleworkers, and provides a reward for members who became fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before December 31, 2021; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 1632 entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2022-03 and MOU #2022-04, a copy of which is attached hereto, which amends the Agreement between the City and AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, dated April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2024, by extending $1,000 in Hero Pay to frontline workers and $500 to teleworkers, and by providing a $500 reward for members who became fully vaccinate...
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