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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Inter-Departmental Correspondence
Employee and Public Services

DATE:		July 31, 2006
BOARD MEETING DATE:		August 15, 2006
SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:		None
VOTE REQUIRED:		Majority

TO:	Honorable Board of Supervisors Acting as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority
FROM:	Charlene Silva, Health Department Director Tim Sullivan, Interim Employee and Public Services Director
SUBJECT:	Memoranda of Understanding with Service Workers International Union Local 715 – In-Home Supportive Service

RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Directors of Aging and Adult Services, the Health Department, and Employee and Public Services as the Public Authority to execute a successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) for In-Home Supportive Services for a one-year period ending June 30, 2007.

VISION ALIGNMENT:
Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government
Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.

DISCUSSION:
The current MOU expired on June 30, 2006. The Public Authority concluded negotiations with SEIU on July 18, 2006 and the In-Home Supportive Services membership has ratified the Public Authority’s offer. The following summarizes the major elements in the Memorandum of Understanding covering the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007: Salary Increases Salaries will be increased from $10.50 per hour to $11.50 per hour contingent upon the State’s agreement to fully share in the increased cost at the current funding formula. Benefits The number of slots for health insurance will be increased from 740 to 850 effective July 1, 2006. The number of slots for dental and vision benefits will be increased from 1,950 to 2,100 effective July 1, 2006. The number of filled health slots will be monitored on a quarterly basis. If the number of filled slots is within 10 of the cap, the parties will meet to discuss the allocation of slots. Training The number of annual training courses will be increased from six to eight. Bus Passes The total amount of funds allocated will be increased from $20,000.00 to $30,000.00. Job Development Fund The annual contribution will decrease from $10,000.00 to $5,000.00, while the individual annual reimbursement rate will be increased from $150.00 to $300.00. Agency Fee All new Independent Providers caring for a spouse or minor child will be required to either become a member of the union or pay the agency fee.

FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the changes is approximately $280,000.00 over the twelve-month term of the contract, if salaries remain the same. If the State agrees to share the cost of a $1.00/hour increase, there will be an additional $58,000.00 per month cost.

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Salary Increases Salaries will be increased from $10.50 per hour to $11.50 per hour contingent upon the State’s agreement to fully share in the increased cost at the current funding formula.

Training The number of annual training courses will be increased from six to eight.

Bus Passes The total amount of funds allocated will be increased from $20,000.00 to $30,000.00.

Job Development Fund The annual contribution will decrease from $10,000.00 to $5,000.00, while the individual annual reimbursement rate will be increased from $150.00 to $300.00.

Salary Increases
Salaries will be increased from $10.50 per hour to $11.50 per hour contingent upon the State’s agreement to fully share in the increased cost at the current funding formula.

Training
The number of annual training courses will be increased from six to eight.

Bus Passes
The total amount of funds allocated will be increased from $20,000.00 to $30,000.00.

Job Development Fund
The annual contribution will decrease from $10,000.00 to $5,000.00, while the individual annual reimbursement rate will be increased from $150.00 to $300.00.