On Jan. 9, the IBEW 1245 members at the City of Lompoc ratified an MOU extension by a vote of 65-14 . The Lompoc City Council approved the new MOU on January 16.
An IBEW 1245 member at the City of Lompoc casts a vote on the MOU
The two-year agreement includes a general wage increase/cost of living adjustment of 5% for the first year, and 4% for the second year.
The parties agree to meet and confer during the term of the MOU extension on potential equity adjustments for the following classifications:
- Urban Forestry Line Clearance Reclassification
- Sanitation Workers
- Water Distribution Operators
- Water Meter Technicians
- Customer Service Field Technicians
- Custodians
- Street Division
- Landfill Coordinators: new Series Specification for Landfill Coordinator Trainee to Senior Landfill Coordinator.
- Linemen career ladder for the Troubleshooter
Additional monthly contributions for health insurance are $25 extra to one-party, $70 additional to two-party, and $95 to family coverage per month.
The 1245 Negotiating Committee was comprised of members Leo Ramirez, Albert Diaz, Andrew Hernandez, Candance Justice, Ko Sumaryadi, Lori Agbodike, and Travis Border.
–Jaime Tinoco, IBEW 1245 Business Rep