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Approval of Three-Year Labor Contract for City of Cocoa Employees

Original title: Approve the three-year contract between the City of Cocoa and the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 630 Union for the contract term October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, contingent on LIUNA having a passing ratification vote.

Record date · September 24, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The City of Cocoa is considering a new three-year labor agreement with the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 630. The contract covers the period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027, and requires a successful by union members to take effect.

Why it matters

This contract establishes the labor terms, including potential wages and working conditions, for city employees represented by LIUNA Local 630 for the next three fiscal years.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

LIUNA Local 630 members

These employees are subject to the terms and conditions of the labor contract negotiated by their union.

Indirectly affected

City of Cocoa taxpayers

The contract terms impact the city's budget and the cost of municipal services provided by unionized staff.

Key Facts

The proposed contract spans a three-year term from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027.
The agreement is between the City of Cocoa and LIUNA Local 630.
Final approval is contingent upon a passing ratification vote by the members of LIUNA Local 630.
The item is filed under number 24-576.

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The item was introduced to the City Council on September 23, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the union members do not vote to ratify the contract?

The contract will not be approved by the City Council, as the agreement is upon a passing .

How long will this contract last?

The contract is for a three-year term, beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2027.

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Standardized Contract Cycle

The contract aligns perfectly with the standard municipal fiscal year (October 1 to September 30).

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