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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 258-06City City of Palo Alto Manager’s Report TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER JUNE 5, 2006 DEPARTMENTi HUMAN RESOL~CES CMR: 258:06 EXTENSION OF CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH SERVICE EMPLOYEES’ INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU), LOCAL 715 This is an informational report and no Council action is required. BACKGROUND The City’s agreement with Service Employees’ International Union, Local 715 (SEIU) expired on April 30, 2006. The City has been meeting and conferring with SEIU on a consistent basis since January 6, 2006 regarding the terms and conditions of employment for this represented unit. DISCUSSION The City has agreed tO extend the SEIU contract until June 15th in order to continue negotiations. If additional time is needed to complete negotiations, staff will brief council at the next closed session and request direction. POLICY IMPLICATIONS This recommendation is consistent with existing City policies. DEPARTMENT HEAD: RUSSELL CARLSEN Director of Human Resources CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: Assistant City Manager CMR: 258:06 Page 1 of I