HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - approving Memorandum of Understanding with IUOE Local 234 for CyRide part-time driver and lane worker hourly wage compensation RESOLUTION NO. 22-490
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
IUOE LOCAL 234 FOR CYRIDE PART-TIME DRIVER
AND LANE WORKER HOURLY WAGE COMPENSATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the wages and benefits for CyRide transit drivers are governed by a collective
bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234.
Transit driver and lane worker wages are set and paid based on this contract; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide has stringent hiring requirements above and beyond other CDL
employers. Based on feedback from departing employees, current wages are a significant factor in
some employees choosing to leave CyRide for other job opportunities. It has become increasingly
clear that, in the current economic climate, the pay rate for part-time drivers and lane workers is
not high enough to attract and retain employees in these positions; and,
WHEREAS, increasing the hourly wage at steps A, B, and C for part-time transit drivers
and lane workers by 15% above the previously agreed-upon hourly wage rate, will help attract
additional applicants and reduce employee attrition. By advertising a starting wage above $20 per
hour, along with the other benefits CyRide offers, applicant flow will increase for these positions;
and,
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement this wage increase
has been prepared.Representatives of the IUOE have been consulted and have approved the MOU.
The Human Resources Director and the City Attorney have also reviewed the MOU, which was
approved by the Transit Agency Board of Trustees on August 24th, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Memorandum of Understanding with IUOE Local 234 for CyRide Part-Time Driver and
Lane Worker hourly wage compensation is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of September, 2022.
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Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of September, 2022.