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Ratification Vote, Tuesday, October 6th – Memorandum of Understanding
Dear Brother and Sisters of Local AFSCME 2432,
I hope you and your loved ones are doing well during these challenging times. The Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA’s) contracts expire on September 30, 2020. Prior to the pandemic outbreak, we had one (1) negotiation session. In Florida all negotiations must be done in the public, however due to COVID that was not possible. I reached out to the city to roll the contract over for 1 year with a 2% increase, but the City declined our offer.
A negotiation session was scheduled on September 29, 2020 and posted to comply with the public requirements. Today, we have reached an agreement with the City for a one (1) year Memorandun of Understanding, for 2% raise effective the first full pay period after September 30, 2020.
A Ratification vote will be held on Tuesday October 6th at the Union Hall from 7:30am to 4:30pm. All employees are eligible to vote with proper I.D.
Please observe social distancing instructions and you MUST wear a mask while at Union Hall.
Union Hall – 2734 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood FL 33020
Voting to take place on Tuesday October 6th, 7:30am – 4:30pm.
In Solidarity,
Your Union President,
Chris Cassidy
RESULTS!
The vote to approve all three AFSCME 2- year contracts passed by a unanimous vote of the City Commission.
Thanks to our members for a great turnout at the Commission Meeting and a special thank you to AFSCME’s negotiation team!
Contract Ratification Vote – Results!
TWO VOTES THIS WEEK: Pension and Contract
Contract Ratification Vote!
A ratification vote for new General, Professional, and Supervisory contracts will be held on next Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Union Hall – 2734 Hollywood Boulevard (parking in the rear). This is a secret ballot vote and the ballots will be counted immediately after the closing of the vote. Below is the bargained contract information; please review prior to casting your vote:
A brief summary of the contract changes, pension article, and pension chart can be found here:
Below are full contract drafts:
Below are the pay grade ranges and classification charts:
Negotiation Update: Proposed Two Year Deal
- 3% wage increase effective October 2018 (lump sum if topped out)
- Additional wage increase for PERC employee for loss of benefits due to move to AFSCME (General and Professional 1.5%, Supervisory between 1.5 – 2% depending on the position)
- Paygrade ranges (bottom and top) increase by 3%
- Lump sum $1,500 for full-time employees who are not eligible for Pension Restoration
- Pension Restoration for employees who were employed and impacted by Financial Urgency
- General Fund employees hired before October 1, 2011
- Enterprise Fund employees hired before March 5, 2014
- Option of Planned Retirement or DROP Plan
- Part-time employees receive all holidays
- Employees who average 30+ hours receive 6 hours per holiday
- Employees who average 15 – 29 hours receive 4 hours per holiday
- 2% wage increase effective October 1, 2019 (lump sum if topped out)
- Paygrade ranges (bottom and top) increase by 2%
- Healthcare
- OAP Plan 80/20 cost split with plan changes (employee pays 20%) LINK TO WORKSHEET
- OAPIN Plan, no proposed changes
- Free Lifescan Screening
- Wellness program incentives (prizes including gift cards)
Call to Action! – Budget Hearing, Wednesday, 9/12 @ 5:30 PM
We need our Brothers and Sisters of AFSCME Local 2432 to come out in force wearing your AFSCME green this Wednesday, September 12 @ 5:30 PM for the Budget Hearing – City Hall Commission Chambers.
Back in July, the City Commission in their role as the CRA Board, voted for the Beach CRA to give back the maximum amount that still allowed the Beach CRA to continue with projects.The CRA is now working behind the scenes to lower the amount of money that the Beach CRA will give back to help the City’s General Fund.
It is imperative that that the CRA Board/City Commission sticks to its word to make the Beach CRA give back the maximum amount to help the City’s budget. Many of the City’s needs INCLUDING OUR CURRENT CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS will be negatively impacted if the CRA Board/City Commissions back-tracks.
WE NEED A STRONG SHOWING TO SEND A MESSAGE! THE CITY CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT AFSCME – SPREAD THE WORD AND SHOW UP IN SOLIDARITY IN YOUR AFSCME GREEN!
Reminder – CALL TO ACTION for Today @ 5PM – Outsourcing of AFSCME Jobs!
City management has confirmed that the potential outsourcing of City departments is now under consideration! Come to the Commission Meeting @ 5PM today (Tuesday), July 3rd at City Hall in the Commission Chambers, Room 219.
Your participation is critical in showing the Commission that AFSCME employees have a vested interest in the advancement of the City. The grass is not greener using contractors as they have learned with the (Waste Pro) Sanitation outsourcing debacle.
Wear your AFSCME Local 2432 T-Shirt. Don’t have one, wear a green shirt. Parking is available at the Union hall if you are unable to park at City Hall – 2734 Hollywood Boulevard (rear lot off Van Buren). Show the Commission that we help make Hollywood happen!
In Solidarity.
Christopher Cassidy, President
AFSCME Local 2432
CALL TO ACTION – Outsourcing of AFSCME Jobs!
City management has confirmed that the potential outsourcing of City departments is now under consideration! Come to the Budget Hearing @ 5PM on Tuesday, July 3rd at City Hall in the Commission Chambers, Room 219.
Your participation is critical in showing the Commission that AFSCME employees have a vested interest in the advancement of the City. The grass is not greener using contractors as they have learned with the (Waste Pro) Sanitation outsourcing debacle.
Wear your AFSCME Local 2432 T-Shirt. Don’t have one, wear a green shirt. Show the Commission that we help make Hollywood happen!
In Solidarity.
Christopher Cassidy, President
AFSCME Local 2432