PLACEMENT: Departmental
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APPROVAL OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARTIN COUNTY AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2027
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the County and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2959 (IAFF) will expire September 30, 2023. The parties have been negotiating for the past several months for a three-year contract agreement. A tentative agreement has been reached. The IAFF members voted for and ratified the CBA on June 12 and 13, 2023. The CBA is now before the Board of County Commissioners (Board) for approval.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Matthew Graham
Title: Assistant County Administrator
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The negotiation process is deemed to be done in what is termed 'good faith'. Therefore, both parties (IAFF and Board representatives) negotiate with the intent that a proposed agreement can be reached. Negotiations began in January and the parties believe they have come to an agreement that would maintain a high level of recruitment and retention of the best firefighters. The value in well-trained, experienced personnel is significant, as each position in Fire Rescue has specific gear assigned (uniforms, self-contained breathing apparatuses, fire rescue gear, etc.) tailored to the individual's size to ensure agility and safety.
The County recognizes and values certified employees that are well-trained. In Fire Rescue, the value of a trained and functioning paramedic is essential to the compliment necessary for responding to a medical call. On average, the County responds to approximately 30,000 calls per year with eighty-five percent (85%) of those calls being medical.
The following provides a synopsis of the articles in the current CBA that have been modified. The a...
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