COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Resources Department

DATE:

July 12, 2010

BOARD MEETING DATE:

July 27, 2010

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Donna Vaillancourt, Human Resources Department Director

SUBJECT:

Memorandum of Understanding with the Building and Construction Trades Council (BCTC)

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a resolution authorizing a successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Building and Construction Trades Council (BCTC) for the term November 1, 2009 through November 2, 2013.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The current MOU expired on October 31, 2009, and the County concluded negotiations through State Mediation and Conciliation Services with BCTC on June 22, 2010. The membership has ratified the County’s offer. The following summarizes the major elements in the Memoranda of Understanding.

Reopeners

• 8/1/10 Either party may reopen on Health Benefits, Retiree Health Benefits and Retirement Plans (Limited to Sections 20, and 24)

• 8/1/11 Either party may reopen on Wages, Health Benefits and Retiree Health Benefits (limited to Sections 5, and 20)

• 8/1/12 Either party may reopen on Wages, Health Benefits, Retiree Health Benefits and Retirement Plans (limited to Sections 5, 20, and 24)

Established “me-too” language on Health Plan design changes with AFSCME/SEIU.

County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Resolutions as to form. Approval of these resolutions contributes to Shared Vision 2025 of a Prosperous Community by ensuring cost-effective compensation structures for County employees.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no cost associated with this agreement. During the life of this agreement, the County will realize a savings of approximately $61,140 due to the changes in benefit providers and changes in benefits to Young Adult Dependents.