Explanation
The collective bargaining agreement with the Columbus Fire Fighters Union, Local #67, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF Local #67) and the City of Columbus, November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023, requires that any modifications to the contract be agreed to by the parties. Memorandum of Understanding #2023-01 has been executed by the parties. Memorandum of Understanding #2023-01 grants full time employees Paid Family Leave (PFL), an up to twelve week fully compensated benefit for the birth of a child, placement of a child for adoption or foster care, and to care for a covered family member with a serious health condition. The passage of this ordinance indicates City Council’s acceptance of Memorandum of Understanding #2023-01, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Emergency action is recommended in order to allow for expedient implementation.
Title
To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2023-01 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and with the Columbus Fire Fighters Union, Local #67, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF Local #67) that grants full time employees Paid Family Leave for an up to twelve week fully compensated benefit for the birth of a child, placement of a child for adoption or foster care, and to care for a covered family member with a serious health condition; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Columbus and IAFF Local #67, entered into Memorandum of Understanding #2023-01, a copy of which is attached hereto, which grants full time employees Paid Family Leave, an up to twelve week fully compensated benefit for the birth of a child, placement of a child for adoption or foster care, and to care for a covered family member with a serious health condition; and
WHEREAS, emergency action is recommended in order to implement the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operat...
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