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Adoption of a Memorandum of Understandings between the Village and AFSCME Local 368 to Maintain Operational Continuity and Address Agreed Upon Language Updates and Compensation Adjustments
History
The Village and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Council 31, Local 368 are parties to a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which expired on April 30, 2026.
Negotiations have commenced for a successor agreement, but it is mutually decided between both parties that negotiations cannot be completed until the ongoing compensation study and organizational assessment are complete.
In consideration of mutual promises and benefits exchanged so far during the negotiation process and to further this important relationship, the parties have discussed and agreed to address limited, interim updates to the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which remains in effect. Specifically, these items include suspension of negotiations; incorporation of tentatively agreed upon contract language; one-time base wage adjustments; merit-based increases and status quo until negotiations resume. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) for each topic has been prepared for Board consideration.
Suspension of Negotiations
This MOU seeks to formally hold successor contract negotiations in abeyance until the completion of the Baker Tilly salary study and Raftelis organizational assessment. All other provisions of the current contract will remain in effect during this period.
Incorporate Changes to Contract Language
This MOU updates the existing AFSCME contract language in sections that AFSCME and the Village have already tentatively agreed upon. These items reflect mutually accepted language updates and operational clarifications. Tentatively agreed upon language provides updates to:
- Union Recognition (Section 1.1)
- Time Clocks (Section 5.2)
- Meal Periods (Section 5.3)
- Floating Holidays language clarification (Section 6.2)
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