HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-18 Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local No. 249 for Wage Adjustment and Contract ExtensionMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Wage Adjustment 2022-2023 and Contract Extension
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into by the City of Hastings (“City”) and Law
Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (LELS), Local No. 249 for the purpose of implementing the wage
adjustment as a result of the recent Compensation and Classification study.
WHEREAS, LELS is the exclusive representative for the bargaining unit comprised of patrol officers for
the City of Hastings Police Department;
WHEREAS, the City and LELS are parties to a Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect January 1,
2022 through December 31, 2022 and continuing by operation of law;
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings recently concluded the Compensation and Classification study
resulting in a recommended wage adjustment for patrol officers;
WHEREAS, the City and LELS hereby agree to fully implement the wage adjustment to all patrol
officers covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, as described below; and
WHEREAS, the City and LELS hereby agree to extend the duration of the Collective Bargaining
Agreement by one year and agree that terms and conditions shall continue;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Extend the 2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement by one year through December 31, 2023.
2. Extend the terms and conditions of employment memorialized in the 2022 Collective Bargaining
Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding through 2023, except as otherwise provided in
this Memorandum of Understanding.
3. Provide all bargaining unit employees with a wage increase of $2.50 per hour retroactive to July
4, 2022 consistent with the table below:
Start 12 Month 24 Month 36 Month
July 4, 2022 $32.04 $36.26 $40.49 $44.70
4. Effective January 1, 2023, wages shall be increased by the agreed upon market adjustment and a
3% general wage adjustment in accordance with the table below:
Start 12 Month 24 Month 36 Month
January 1, 2023 $34.06 $38.50 $42.93 $47.37
Agreed this ________ day of October, 2022.
City of Hastings: LELS, Local No. 249:
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Mary Fasbender, Mayor Jay Maher, Business Agent
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Dan Wietecha, City Administrator Daniel Vomastek, Steward
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Jacob Willers, Steward
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