A major component of the negotiations was implementing an employee share of cost for health care premiums. In prior agreements, HACSM paid 100% of premiums.
HACSM employees are not covered by a defined benefit retirement plan. Instead, a fixed amount is contributed each pay period towards employees’ 401(a) accounts.
The following summarizes the major elements in the MOU:
Term
• October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013 (three years);
Medical Coverage
• Employees to pay 5% of monthly premiums effective 10/1/2011;
• Employees pay an additional 3%, for a total of 8% of premiums, effective 10/1/2012;
Salary Increases
• One-time payment of $400 before the end of December 2010;
• 1.5% increase on 10/1/2011;
• 2% increase on 10/1/2012;
Educational Incentive
Floating Holiday
Other Terms
• The revised MOU contains a number of “housecleaning” items that clarify contract language, but which have no associated costs or impact on personnel rules.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.
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