Explanation
Section 20.2 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502, and the City of Columbus, April 24, 2020 through April 23, 2023, requires that any modifications to the Agreement be agreed to by the parties in writing. Memorandum of Understanding #2022-06 has been executed by the parties to amend the Agreement by creating a Winter Weather Emergency Staffing Plan to incentivize additional holders of Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (“CDL”) and non-CDL driver’s license holders outside of the Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management, who volunteer to assist with snow and ice removal from heavy storms during the winter season. MOU #2022-06 provides a 4% working out of class premium on the hourly rate of all eligible CWA members who volunteer, and expands eligibility for overtime and call-back pay to eligible CWA E-Class employees who volunteer, pursuant to the terms of the MOU.
The passage of this ordinance indicates City Council’s approval of Memorandum of Understanding #2022-06, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Emergency action is recommended in order to allow for the recruitment and training of eligible CWA employees to assist with snow and ice removal prior to the start of the winter season.
Title
To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2022-06 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 to amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 24, 2020 through April 23, 2023, by creating a Winter Weather Emergency Staffing Plan to incentivize CWA employees outside of the Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management, to assist in snow and ice removal from heavy storms during the winter season; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 4502, entered into Memorandum...
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