Title
Resolution accepting the Arbitrator’s decision in the matter of the Interest Arbitration between the West Allis Professional Firefighter's Association, Local 342 (WAPFFA) and the City of West Allis for the 2020-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Body
WHEREAS, the current labor agreement with the West Allis Professional Firefighter's Association (WAPFFA) ended on December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City and WAPFFA were unable to reach a negotiated settlement for a successor agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City and WAPFFA participated in an Interest Arbitration, pursuant to Section 111.77 Wis. Stats., which requires the arbitrator to select the final offer of one of the parties and to issue an award incorporating that offer without modification; and
WHEREAS, the Arbitrator selected the terms of the WAPFFA’s final offer which, among other things, encompassed a two-year period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Administration & Finance Committee has reviewed the Arbitration Decision and WAPFFA final offer and accepts/approves the terms of such for the successor agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the attached Arbitration Decision and WAPFFA final offer are hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers and representatives be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute the aforesaid Arbitration Decision on behalf of the City in the form of a new two-year Labor Agreement for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021.
Recommendation
Adopt