Sponsor: Human Resources
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Terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters 320 Correctional Officer IIIs for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters 320 Correctional Officer IIIs for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
2. Authorize the Chair and the County Manager to execute the agreement.
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Background and Rationale
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Collective bargaining with Teamsters 320 Correctional Officer III’s has resulted in agreement for a three-year contract for the years 2025-2027. This bargaining unit represents approximately 21 employees who work at either the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Corrections Department in the job classification of Correctional Officer III.
The current agreement expires December 31, 2024 and Ramsey County Board approval of a new agreement is required. The proposed settlement is the successful result of negotiations between the parties. This agreement reflects the diligent efforts of union and management participants in the bargaining process. The settlement was reached between the parties on November 5, 2024. The bargaining unit subsequently voted to ratify the tentative agreement on November 14, 2024. Although the challenges were significant, there were ample opportunities to address the interests of both union and management. The proposed settlement addresses the important interests of affected employees and the county, including modernization of the classification and compensation structure, while honoring the fiscal limitation expressed by the Ramsey County Board.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
With approximately 4,206 employees employed by Ramsey County, 46% are racially and ethnically diverse with the overall rate of new hires of racially and ethnically diverse background at 55%. Collective bargaining agreements are essential to establishing equitable and consistent wages and benefit structure with equitable opportunities and outcomes in support of the attraction and retention of a diverse workforce who provide protective services to the residents of Ramsey County and promote the county’s vision, mission and goals.
Community Participation Level and Impact
This action is strictly operational and internal facing. The union completed a vote of its membership to ratify the agreement pursuant to the internal union process. This agreement is the result of a traditional negotiation process in which the county and the union meet to resolve identified issues using both a collaborative and productive approach.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Sufficient funds are available in the Ramsey County 2025 operating budget.
Last Previous Action
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Attachments
1. 2025-2027 Teamsters 320 Correctional Officer III Tentative Agreement Summary List
2. Addendum A - Teamsters 320 Correctional Officer III Classification and Compensation Tentative Agreement Summary List