Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: February 4, 2025
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Consideration, discussion and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding on Article 27 in the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2551
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Background:
In November 2024, the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2551 (Union) made the City aware of their contention that the City’s interpretation of the newly negotiated language in Article 27, Section 10 of the 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) was not what the Union believed they had agreed to when the membership ratified the agreement. As a result, the Union had a grievance pending.
The City contended that the negotiation’s record was clear, there were no misunderstanding, and that the Article 27, Section 10 language is also clear and unambiguous. However, in an effort to maintain a harmonious labor management relationship, the City engaged in nonbinding settlement discussions to find a successful resolution on this matter.
After discussing the issues and exchanging proposal the parties reached an agreement which provided for a compensation adjustment and addressed the pending grievance, which in turn the Union will withdraw the grievance with prejudice.
The Memorandum of Understanding contains the following changes:
Article 27-Compensation.
1. 1.5% increase effective July 1, 2024, and an additional 0.5% increase effective January 1, 2025.
2. Bargaining Unit members must obtain and maintain the Medical Director’s Authorization and practice as a paramedic to be eligible for the 304-pay grade.
3. In an effort to expedite the Medical Director’s Authorization process (credentialing), and attainment of the employee’s paramedic stipend and 304 pay grade increase, the city will offer a voluntary 40-hour workweek to participate in the Medical Director’s Authorization process.
Cost: Estimated cost $386,047
Funding Source: Fire Sales Tax Fund
Requested By: Jeremy K. Moore, Fire Chief
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Signed Settlement Discussion Ground Rules 11.26.2024
Settlement MOU 1.17.2025 - Article 27
Recommendation:
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Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding on Article 27 in the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2551.
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