Title
An Act amending the labor agreement by and between Prince George’s County, Maryland and Council 67, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
(AFSCME) AFL-CIO, and its affiliated Locals 2462, 2735, 3389 and 1170 to provide for wage increases and certain other terms and conditions of employment for personnel classifications certified by the Prince George’s County Public Employee Relations Board.
Background
This bill is the result of collective bargaining and the Joint Petition for Clarification/Amendment of Certification of Representation AAA Case No. R-01-05.
This bill reflects the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 67, AFL-CIO, Locals 1170, 2462, 2735 and 3389, covering 1180 employees. This two-year Agreement represents the initial “multi-unit bargaining” contract that combines provisions from four local unions into a single Collective Bargaining Agreement (July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007). Many of the provisions contained in the Agreement are consistent with language contained in previous labor agreements.
Highlights of the Modifications to the Wages and Benefits of the Agreement.
1. Recognition - All PERB case reference numbers relating to these bargaining units are located in an appendix in the back of the Agreement.
2. Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA)
a. 2.5% July 1, 2005 and July 1, 2006.
3. Merit increase - Employees who are eligible will receive increases in FY2006 and FY2007.
4. Wage Scale - All employees under this Agreement shall be merged into a single pay scale - the A Scale - at their current rate of pay. If an employee’s pay grade is not contained in the current A Scale, one shall be created.
5. Premium Pay - All employees will be compensated at the rate of two times their regular rate of pay for overtime hours they are required to work on Sunday.
6. Sub...
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