5062447 Resolution 20-589, “Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia and Compensation Unit 19 Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2014”

A RESOLUTION

                                                        

20-589

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

July 14, 2014         

 

                                                                                                                                             

To declare the existence of an emergency with respect to approve the negotiated compensation collective bargaining agreement submitted by the Mayor for certain employees in Compensation Unit 19.

 

 

            RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia and Compensation Unit 19 Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2014”.           

 

            Sec. 2.  (a)  The District of Columbia negotiated a compensation agreement for District of Columbia employees in Compensation Unit 19 that requires certain compensation increases over a period of 5 years.  The Mayor proposes, as agreed with the Union, that the first such compensation increase is made effective retroactively to April 1, 2013, which constitutes implementation of a new pay schedule and a resulting minimum increase of 3% in each bargaining unit member’s gross salary.  In order for this to occur in accordance with the terms of the negotiated agreement, the new pay schedule must be authorized as quickly as possible.

            (b)  In order to effectuate the terms of the compensation agreement in Fiscal Year 2014, the Mayor recommends that the Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia and Compensation Unit 19 Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014 be approved on an emergency basis.

            (c)  Failure to effectuate the express terms of the negotiated agreement may result in undermining the confidence of union members in the District of Columbia Government and its leadership.

            (d)  Failure to act in an expedited manner may jeopardize the future relationship between labor and management in the District of Columbia and the success of collaborative efforts, as agreed under the terms of the negotiated agreement.

 

            Sec. 3.  The Council of the District of Columbia determines that the circumstances enumerated in section 2 constitute emergency circumstances making it necessary that the Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia and Compensation Unit 19 Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014 be adopted on an emergency basis.

            Sec. 4.  This resolution shall take effect immediately.