Sponsor: Human Resources
Title
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Salary and Benefit Changes for Non-Represented Classified and Unclassified Employees for 2021
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Recommendation
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Approve salary and benefit changes for non-represented employees in the classified and unclassified service of the Ramsey County Personnel System for calendar year 2021.
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Background and Rationale
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In accordance with the Ramsey County Personnel Act Minn. Statutes 383A.282, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is responsible for determining the compensation of all employees in the Ramsey County Personnel System. Tentative collective bargaining agreements with nine AFSCME bargaining units, representing approximately 54% of the County workforce, have been ratified and are now being presented to the Board of Commissioners for approval. These agreements include changes in salary, insurance contributions and compensation for individuals who must come to the worksite on a day off in order to comply with mandated Department of Health COVID testing.
The past practice of the Board of Commissioners has been to maintain comparable pay and benefit policies between represented and non-represented employees. We are recommending pay and benefit changes for calendar year 2021 for non-represented employees consistent with those contained in the proposed new bargaining unit contracts with the nine AFSCME Locals.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
Once approved, this action will establish terms and conditions of employment that support the attraction and retention of a diverse workforce.
Community Participation Level and Impact
This action is strictly operational and internal facing. The result of the action helps support residents by offering effective, efficient and accessible operations. Information on the action item is available on the County’s website at <https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/leadership/board-commissioners/board-meetings-information>.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Sufficient funds are available in the 2021 budget
County Manager Comments
Changes to non-represented employee salaries and benefits requires County Board approval. Approval will maintain comparable pay and benefit policies between represented and non-represented employees for calendar year 2021.
Last Previous Action
None.
Attachments
1.Modifications of Benefits Policy