Signed and Sealed | 2021

Signed and sealed 2021 | #12

Local Association Name: Romeo Schools Transportation
Duration: School Year 2021 – 2022 (Wage Reopener)

Wage Increases

• Start: +$0.50
• Step 1: +$0.50
• Step 2: +$0.75
• Step 3: +$1
• Step 4: +$1.25
• Step 5: +$2

Other Important Issues

• Labor Day holiday added.
• Longevity increased to $0.20 across the schedule.
• New wage scale with pay increased at each step:
  • Time in steps reduced
  • Two new steps added to top raising, top pay (+$2/hour)

The bargaining team consisted of President Debe Lester who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Tom Scherer.

Signed and sealed 2021 | #11

Local Association Name: Milan Department of Public Workers
Duration: July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024 (3 years)

Wage Increases

• 2021: +3%
• 2022: +4%
• 2023: +4%

Other Important Issues

• Light duty when injured or on restrictions, if work available.
• 80 hours paid time off for birth or adoption of a child.
• $0.50 per hour for maintenance III leave employees on call.
• Add New Years Eve Day as a paid holiday – double time for the listed holiday, double-time if called into work on Sundays.
• Longevity for employees hired prior to 07/01/2021.
• Language clean up – disciplinary definitions progressive.
• 80-hour cap on compensation time with a must use 40 hours annually or be paid out.

The bargaining team consisted of Jon Fitch and Sue Humphrey who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Harry Valentine.

Signed and sealed 2021 | #10

Local Association Name: Albion Department of Public Works Association
Duration: January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023

Wage Increases

• 2021: +3.5%
• 2022: +3.5%
• 2023: +3.5%

Other Important Issues

• Boot allowance increased to $175.
• Prescription safety glasses increased to $300.
• Comp time bank increased to 88 hours.
• $500 bonus for employees who are hired after October 18 with a CDL and complete probation.
• CDL premium pay increased to $.25 an hour.
• Payscale is now starting pay and top pay after 12 months.

The bargaining team consisted of President Jay Loomis, Ted Meeks,  and Larry Maynard who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Eric Ronewicz.

Signed and sealed 2021 | #9

Local Association Name: Lapeer County Road Commission Supervisors, Clerical, and Engineering Unit
Duration: July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023 (2-year contract, wage reopener)

Wage Increases

• 2021 – 2022: +2.5%
• 2022 – 2023: +2.75%

The bargaining team consisted of President Sherry Mawer and Vice President Adam Sanderson who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Tom Scherer.

Signed and Sealed 2021 | #8

Local Association Name: Huron Township Police Employees Association/TPOAM Group #5184
Duration: January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023 (3-year contract)

Wage Increases

• 2021: +3%
• 2022: +3%
• 2023: +3%

Signing Bonus

• $350

Other Important Issues

• Wages remove 1 Tier from the wage scale and compress the scale.
• Wage Tier 10-20 years receives a 5% increase wage adjustment due to removing the ordinance officer position from the contract.
• Health care vested as lifetime agreed on benefit.
  • Retirees receive health care listed in the contract.
  • New hires are placed in an HSA (health savings account).
  • Employees have the option of being in the HSA option.
• Remove ordinance officer position from recognition clause.
• Sick time accumulation capped at 240 hours.
  • The payout for 1/2 of accrued time at retirement or resignation.
  • 100% payout for layoff or death.

The bargaining team consisted of Barb Greenhill and Helen Harrison who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Harry Valentine.

Signed and Sealed 2021 | #7

Local Association Name: Ferndale DPW Association
Duration: July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2022 (3 years)

Wage Increases

• 2019: +2%
• 2020: +2%
• 2021: +2%

Modified stop increases 1-5, encouraged employees to test for bonds 1-3, and increased pay higher grades.

Other Important Issues

• Increased overtime in the comp bank in lieu of payment to 100 hours maximum.
• Employees hired after 7/1/96, 5% pension contribution increased to 5.5% on 7/1/2020 and to 6% on 7/1/2021.
• $100 increase in clothing allowance annually to $700 from $600.

The bargaining team consisted of President Randy Hahn, Vice President Philip Osiborski, Treasurer Jason Hobbs, and Secretary Terry Murphy who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2021 | #6

Local Association Name: Clinton Village Public Employees Supervisors Association
Duration: December 1, 2020, to November 30, 2021

Signing Bonus

• $700 taken in employee’s pay or applied to their HSA.

The bargaining team consisted of Chief Steward Mark Carpenter who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2021 | #5

Local Association Name: Clinton Village Public Employees Association
Duration: December 1, 2020, to November 30, 2021

Signing Bonus

• $700 taken in employee’s pay or applied to their HSA.

The bargaining team consisted of Chief Steward Will Somber who was assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2021 | #4

Local Association Name: Lincoln Park Department of Public Services (DPS) Association
Duration: July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2022 (3 years)

Wage Increases

• 2019: +2%
• 2020: +2%
• 2021: +2%
• Certified Mechanics: $0.50/hour

Other Important Issues

• Increased personal leave time to 2 eight (8) hour days.
• Added Good Friday as paid holiday.
• Sick leave now allowed for employees’ families, not just employees.
• Boot allowance increased to $300.
• Overtime emergency work on holiday now paid at double time with a minimum of a least 3 hours pay at double time.
• 100% payout sick leave bank for a line of duty death.

The bargaining team consisted of Local President Frank Pizzo and Negotiator Mark Hungerford who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2021 | #3

Local Association Name: Lincoln Park Clerical Employees Association
Duration: July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2022 (3 years)

Wage Increases

• 2019: +1%
• 2020: +1%
• 2021: +1%

Plus, wage scale adjustment = decreased times to reach grade level.

Other Important Issues

• Status quo on both healthcare and pension issues.
• Increased personal leave time by 1 eight (8) hour day.
• Additional paid holiday, Good Friday.
• Reinstated 1-hour paid lunch hour.

The bargaining team consisted of Local President Kimberly Dinco and Vice President Doris Kogul who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2021 | #2

Local Association Name: St. Clair County Human Resources
Duration: January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022

Wage Increases

• 2021: +2%
• 2022: +2%

The bargaining team consisted of Tina Delia and Erica Dejohn who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Steve Sellers.

Signed and Sealed 2021 | #1

Local Association Name: Monroe County Youth Home Supervisors
Duration: January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2024 (4 years)

Wage Increases

• 2021: +3%
• 2022: +4%
• 2023: +4%
• 2024: +1.5%

Other Important Issues

• Upgrade to wages due to county wage study.
• New hires DC retirement:
  • 2021 mandatory employee contribution: 4% employer match, up to 6%.
  • 2022 mandatory employee contribution: 5% employer match, up to 6%.
  • Employees in the DB plan may opt into the DC plan.
• Retiree health care savings plan for the employer is not cover under the retiree health plan.
• No vesting mandatory employee contribution, 2% employer match.

The bargaining team consisted of Jackie Ellis and Austin Wickenheiser who were assisted by POAM Business Agent Harry Valentine.