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 #2021-05 has been executed by the parties to offer an hourly incentive payment program to eligible employees working in classifications in the Department of Public Utilities who attain certain Class I or Class II Certifications through the Ohio EPA.
Employees working as a Sewer Maintenance Supervisor II or Sewer Telemonitoring Supervisor in the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operations Center who attain a Class I or Class II Wastewater Collection System Certificate from the Ohio EPA will receive an additional $0.25 per hour for a Class I Certificate and $0.50 per hour for a Class II Certificate.
Employees working as a Water Maintenance Supervisor II or Water Maintenance Manager in the Division of Water, Water Distribution Maintenance Section and Control Center who attain a Class I or Class II Water Distribution or Water Supply Operator Certificate from the Ohio EPA will receive an additional $0.25 per hour for a Class I Certificate and $0.50 per hour for a Class II Certificate.
The passage of this ordinance indicates Council’s approval of Memorandum of Understanding #2021-05, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Emergency action is recommended so that payment under the incentive program may begin.
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To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2021-05 executed between representatives of the City, Department of Public Utilities, and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502, which amends the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 24, 2020 through April 23, 2023, and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, representatives of the City Department of Public Utilities and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Loc...
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