The proposed resolution, titled the "Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the District of Columbia and the Office of the Attorney General and the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1403, AFL-CIO (Compensation Unit 33) Approval Resolution of 2025," seeks to approve a collective bargaining agreement that provides wage increases and bonuses for members of the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1403, who work at the District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General and other agencies. The agreement includes a 3% wage increase for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, along with a 2% bonus for employees rated "Excellent" in their performance evaluations. It also maintains existing benefits plans, including life, health, and dental insurance, while establishing provisions for overtime pay, a Benefits Committee, and various leave entitlements.
The financial implications of the resolution indicate a total cost of approximately $25 million over the financial plan, with an estimated $6 million in costs for fiscal year 2025. Funding for these increases is expected to be sufficient within the fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2028 budget, primarily covered by local funds. The resolution is anticipated to impact around 370 positions across 27 agencies, aiming to enhance compensation and working conditions for these employees. It emphasizes the importance of labor-management relations, employee rights, and workplace policies, ensuring a structured framework for grievance procedures, training, and communication between the Employer and the Union. The agreement is set to remain in effect until September 30, 2026, or until a new compensation agreement is reached.