Local One began bargaining with Contra Costa County July 12, 2016. The Tentative Agreements were reached between the County and Public Employees Union Local One on December 13, 2016 and ratified on December 22, 2016. The resulting Memoranda of Understanding, which are attached, include modifications to wages, health care, and other benefit changes. A summary of the changes follow.  
  
Public Employees Union Local One  
  
Duration of Agreement - Section 55.4

• July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019

• 5% - the first day of the month following union ratification
• 2% - 7/1/17
• 3% - 7/1/18
• One-time lump sum ratification payment of $1000 for permanent active employees, including project employees. Permanent active part-time employees, including part-time project employees to receive a pro-rated amount, assuming a 40 hour work week, based on approved position hours (for example: $1000 x (20/40) = $500). Criteria for payment: employee must be employed by the County in a classification represented by the Union on the first day of the month in which the MOU is adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Temporary, and per diem employees are not eligible for the ratification payment. Permanent Intermittent to receive one payment of $200.

• Provide employees access to more affordable health plans for the 2017 plan year;
• Cost sharing with active employees in 2017 and beyond (50/50 share of medical plan increases);
• Establish new County Contribution subsidy for active employees for Kaiser Plan B
• Three tier Employee, Employee +1 Dependent, Employee +2 or More Dependent plan structure for active employee;
• Mechanism to address medical plans that meet the criteria for a high cost employer-sponsored health plan that may be subject to an excise penalty (a.k.a. Cadillac Tax) under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) (42 U.S.C. § 18081);
• Access to County health plans for employees who are not otherwise eligible for health coverage by the County and who meet eligibility requirements to receive an offer of coverage from the County under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) (42 U.S.C. § 18081) at employee expense;
• Participation in the Joint Labor/Management Benefit Committee to 1) select a replacement medical or dental plan in the event that a plan is no longer available; 2) design a wellness program; 3) discuss future medical, dental, or vision plan design; or 4) assess the future impact of any excise tax pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) (42 U.S.C. § 18081) on any high cost medical plans offered by the County;
• Add Section 19.12 - Voluntary Vision plan;
• Add Section 19.13 - Health Savings Account;
• Delete Section 19.18 – Health Care Oversight Committee; and
• Delete Section 19.19 – Health Plan Re-opener.

• Update represented units.

• Section 4.2 - Change maximum release time hours per year to 50 hours for union sponsored training programs.
• Section 4.2 - Update language for release time requests to be provided in writing to the Employee Relations Officer or designee; delete “in writing to the Department.
• Section 4.3 - Delete reference to Attendant-LVN Aide, Engineering, GS&M, and Health Services Units.

• Update language in Section 7.2.B to add that new employees (including those demoted/promoted, etc.) hired after May 31 of each year must wait until the next fiscal year to select comp time. The employee will become eligible to elect comp time for the following fiscal year as outlined in 7.2.A above.
• Delete “annually” from Section 7.3.A to clarify that employees do not need to re-elect comp time each year.

• Update Labor Relations Manager to Employee Relations Officer or his/her designee.
• Reduce amount of time individuals remain on layoff list from four (4) years to two (2) years.

• Delete Section 12.1(D) and (E).

• Delete first paragraph in Section 13.3 – Vacation Accrual Rates.
• Update second paragraph of Section 13.3 with current represented units.
• Move Section 58.9.C – outlines vacation accruals for the Investigative Unit to Section 13.3.
• Move Section 58.10.K – outlines vacation accruals for the Library Unit to Section 13.3.

• Update Section 14.3.D.1 – changed “conditions” to “limitations”
• Update language in Section 14.4.A.1.
• Update Section 14.4.B.3 – changed “of explanation” to “and duration”.
• Update Section 14.6 – Workers’ Compensation to reflect the current percentage (75%) of Workers’ Compensation pay to employees for accepted claims.

• Update 16.1 – General Provisions with updated SDI language.
• SDI buyback negotiated out of the 1995-1999 MOU; practice has continued, but will terminate upon Board of Supervisors approval (January 17, 2017).

• Section 18.2 – Witness Duty: Delete first sentence of last paragraph.

• Add Animal Services Sergeant (BJTD) – one (1) year.
• Delete inactive classes: Apprentice Mechanic and Security Guard.
• Delete Public Service Officer from list.

• Section 22.3 – add language that this section also applies to CSB Unit in conjunction with Section 58.6.F.
• Delete Section 22.4.
• Delete Section 22.5.

• Remove reference to “Human Resources Director” and replace with “Employee Relations Officer or his/her designee.”
• Increase timeline for issuance of Step 3 decision from 15 workdays to 20 workdays.
• Update Section 25.6 – Compensation Complaints.
• Clarify the time limit for discipline appeals is governed by Section 24.6 –Procedure on Dismissal, Suspension, Temporary Reduction in Pay, or Demotion.

• Delete reference to safety employees’ retirement in Section 27.1.
• Delete Section 27.2.D – Reference to seeking legislation.
• Delete Section 27.3 – Safety Employees Retirement.

• Add definition of “eligible”.
• Update the process for safety shoe reimbursement.
• Update the maximum safety eyewear reimbursable limits for prescription safety eyeglasses.

• Delete Probation Unit from paragraph one.
• Change VDT to Computer Vision Care to reflect name change.
• Updated dollar amount for frames and lenses from $10 to $50.

• Remove reference to HR Director and replace with Employee Relations Officer or his/her designee.

• Section 32.1 – refer to Administrative Bulletin #204.
• Add new Section 32.3 – Commuter Benefit Program - Prior to July 1, 2017, the County will offer employees the option of enrolling in an employee-funded qualified transportation (commuter) benefit program designed to qualify for tax savings under Section 132(f) of title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code, but such savings are not guaranteed. The Commuter Benefit Program will allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified transportation expenses to the extent and amount allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.

• Delete entire section.

• Delete last paragraph; language obsolete (started with the October 1, 1993–September 30, 1995 MOU).

• Delete and refer to Administrative Bulletin #410.

• Delete 40.A-I.
• Retain 40.J and add Administrative Bulletin #518 – Compensation for Loss of Damage to Personal Property.

• Delete section.

• Delete the word “provisional”.

• Delete entire section.

• Delete entire section.

• Delete reference to the decertified units.
• Add language from January 20, 2015, Board Resolution 2015/27, to include the corrections.

• Delete paragraph 2.

• Delete section.

• Change union dues amounts to be set by union.
• Update classes in 53.A.
• Update 53.C to change Student Worker/Administrative Intern to Student Intern.
• Delete 53.G and 53.H.
• Incorporate relevant portions of Attachment N into MOU and delete Attachment N.

• Specified that wage increase included in this agreement effective the first of the month after ratification, and the increase effective July 1, 2017, and the lump sum payment includes the Family and Children Services Unit.
• No later than November 1, 2017, or within thirty days of the County’s receipt of notice concerning the amount of State and Federal grant funding for CSB programs for the following calendar year, the County shall request to meet and confer with the Union to discuss salary adjustments for 2018. The amount of salary adjustment and effective date shall be determined by the Union and County in the meet and confer process.
• Section 58.1.C – add Lead Pest Detection Specialist – Project (B9T1) classification to classes eligible for paid holiday as described in section 58.1.C.
• Move and update 58.10.K to 13.3 – Vacations.
• Delete second paragraph of 58.10.L regarding working more than half of the Saturday shifts.
• Delete 58.10.Q – Joint Labor-Management task force.
• Delete 58.10.S – San Ramon Library side letter was deleted during the last round of negotiations (clean-up).
• Modify 58.10.U:
  • Paragraph 1 – increase hours per year and number of Sundays worked per year.
  • Paragraph 4 – delete the word Subfinder; update with registration and job cancelling requirements.
  • Paragraph 9 – delete
• Delete 58.10.V – Staggered Shifts.

• Attachment A Class and Salary Listing - update
• Attachment B Medical/Dental/Life Insurance - update
• Attachment C Project Employees
• Attachment D PI Special Pays and Benefits – update
• Attachment E Temporary Employees Special Pays – update
• Attachment F Class B Physical Examinations/Public Works
• Attachment G Expanded Use of Volunteers/Library
• Attachment K General Services Health & Safety Issues
• Attachment M Per Diem Special Pays - update
• Attachment O Library Practices Advisory Committee (LPAC)
• Attachment T Contracting for Service from Rehab Programs
• Attachment V Building Trades Rotation
• Attachment Y Return to Work Policy

• Attachment H Public Service Officers/Rangers
• Attachment I Cardiac Ultrasonographer-Per Diem & Pharmacist-Per Diem
• Attachment J Physical Therapist-Per Diem & Occupational Therapist-Per Diem
• Attachment L Central Library Vacation Policy (directs 58.10K)
• Attachment N Temporary Employees Agreement
• Attachment P Attendant-LVN-Aide Career Advancement Program
• Attachment Q Vegetation Management Technicians
• Attachment R Guardian Security Contract
• Attachment S ISW Reassignments/Bids
• Attachment U Healthcare Coalition Notice of Changes
• Attachment W Therapy Services – OT/PT in Hospital
• Attachment X Stationary Engineer – 24 Hour Coverage
• Attachment Z Mental Health Side Letter

• July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019

• 5% - the first day of the month following union ratification
• 2% - 7/1/17
• One-time lump sum ratification payment of $1000 for permanent active employees, including project employees. Permanent active part-time employees, including part-time project employees to receive a pro-rated amount, assuming a 40 hour work week, based on approved position hours (for example: $1000 x (20/40) = $500). Criteria for payment: employee must be employed by the County in a classification represented by the Union on the first day of the month in which the MOU is adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Temporary, and per diem employees are not eligible for the ratification payment. Permanent Intermittent to receive one payment of $200.
• No later than November 1, 2017, or within thirty days of the County’s receipt of notice concerning the amount of State and Federal grant funding for CSB programs for the following calendar year, the County shall request to meet and confer with the Union to discuss salary adjustments for 2018. The amount of salary adjustment and effective date shall be determined by the Union and County in the meet and confer process.

• Provide employees access to more affordable health plans for the 2017 plan year;
• Cost sharing with active employees in 2017 and beyond (50/50 share of medical plan increases);
• Establish new County Contribution subsidy for active employee for Kaiser Plan B
• Three tier Employee, Employee +1 Dependent, Employee +2 or More Dependent plan structure for active employee;
• Mechanism to address medical plans that meet the criteria for a high cost employer-sponsored health plan that may be subject to an excise penalty (a.k.a. Cadillac Tax) under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) (42 U.S.C. § 18081);
• Access to County health plans for employees who are not otherwise eligible for health coverage by the County and who meet eligibility requirements to receive an offer of coverage from the County under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) (42 U.S.C. § 18081) at employee expense;
• Participation in the Joint Labor/Management Benefit Committee to 1) select a replacement medical or dental plan in the event that a plan is no longer available; 2) design a wellness program; 3) discuss future medical, dental, or vision plan design; or 4) assess the future impact of any excise tax pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) (42 U.S.C. § 18081) on any high cost medical plans offered by the County;
• Add Section 26.12 - Voluntary Vision plan;
• Add Section 26.13 - Health Savings Account; and
• Delete Section 26.18 – Health Plan Re-opener.

• Update language for release time requests to be provided in writing to the Employee Relations Officer or designee; delete “in writing to the Department.

• Delete section - does not apply to the CSB Unit.

• Update Labor Relations Manager to Employee Relations Officer or his/her designee.
• Reduce amount of time individuals remain on layoff list from four (4) years to two (2) years.

• Update Section 13.1 – Workers’ Compensation to reflect the current percentage (75%) of Workers’ Compensation pay to employees for accepted claims.
• Delete Section 13.6 – Rehabilitation Integration.

• Update 14.1 – General Provisions with updated SDI language.

• Section 17.2 – Witness Duty: Delete first sentence of last paragraph.

• Remove reference to “Human Resources Director” and replace with “Employee Relations Officer or his/her designee.”
• Increase timeline for issuance of Step 3 decision from 15 workdays to 20 workdays.
• Update Section 23.6 – Compensation Complaints.
• Clarify the time limit for discipline appeals is governed by Section 22.6 –Procedure on Dismissal, Suspension, Temporary Reduction in Pay, or Demotion.

• Delete Section 28.2.D – Reference to seeking legislation.

• Section 27.1 – refer to Administrative Bulletin #204.
• Insert Administrative Bulletin number into section 27.1.

• Add new Section 27.2 – Commuter Benefit Program - Prior to July 1, 2017, the County will offer employees the option of enrolling in an employee-funded qualified transportation (commuter) benefit program designed to qualify for tax savings under Section 132(f) of title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code, but such savings are not guaranteed. The Commuter Benefit Program will allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified transportation expenses to the extent and amount allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.

• Delete and refer to Administrative Bulletin #410.

• Delete section.

The County will continue to be out of contract with the Unions and may experience recruitment and retention difficulties.