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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Memo-Mayor RegaladoCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable City Commission DATE: June 24, 2010 SUBJECT: Labor Negotiations Update FROM: Tomas Regale Mayor The following is a status update of the labor negotiations between the City of Miami and its four collective bargaining units. The City is currently in negotiation with all four labor unions. The City of Miami's negotiating team held two bargaining sessions with IAFF, Local 587 since invoking Florida Statute 447.4095; the most recent session was held on Friday, May 21, 2010. On May 27, 2010, the City notified PERC that it was at impasse with IAFF, Local 587. James Mastrioni was selected as the special magistrate for the impasse proceeding. The parties requested for Mr. Mastrioni to propose dates for the hearing. In addition, IAFF, Local 587 filed a Suggestion for Certification to the Florida Supreme Court with the Third District Court of Appeals on June 8, 2010. If granted, the Florida Supreme Court has the discretion to accept the case or not. The City filed its reply to the Suggestion for Certification to the Florida Supreme Court and is awaiting a ruling from the Third District Court. Notwithstanding the above, the City contacted IAFF, Local 587 on June 15, 2010 and June 22, 2010 proposing future negotiation sessions. The City of Miami and FOP, Miami Lodge #20 met on June 7, 2010 and are scheduled to meet again on June 24, 2010 (today). The City of Miami and AFSCME, Local 1907 held their second bargaining session on June 9, 2010. To date, the City and AFSCME, Local 1907 completed and agreed upon seven contract articles. The parties are scheduling a third bargaining session. The City of Miami and AFSCME, Local 871 met on June 9, 2010 and are scheduled to meet again on June 24, 2010 (today). In addition, the City's negotiation team and elected officials will be meeting today in an executive session at noon. C: Carlos A. Migoya, City Manager 1 SUBMTTED TO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITE 0.1 ON �laylie 09-of�53e-Sb�,;t1al- rnero- m 3or Re3aIaJO