Inter-Local Agreements & MergersInter-Local Agreements & Mergers

Jeffrey P. Wainwright Jeffrey P. Wainwright WSCFF 2nd District Representative

IAFF State Representative

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OutlineOutline

When do you need an ILA?Why do I need an ILA?What is covered in an ILA?Starting the ProcessILA affect on the employerMerging LocalsSummary & Questions

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When do you need an ILA?”When do you need an ILA?”

Possible merger, Annexation, RFA, Contracting for services

Job losses due to any of the above

Transfer of employment from one entity to another.

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Why do we need to do anWhy do we need to do an ILA? ILA?ILA’s ensures everyone plays fair

Protects jobs and benefits

Put down on paper a plan for how both locals are going to treat each other moving forward

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Locals that have completed or Locals that have completed or are working on an ILAare working on an ILA

Yakima & Union GapMt. Vernon & Skagit County MedicsSouth King & VRFAWenatchee, Douglas #2, Chelan #1Hanford & RichlandSpokane Airport & City of Spokane Caldwell ID & Middleton Fire District ID

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What is covered in an ILAWhat is covered in an ILA

Maintenance of SeniorityPension maintenanceRankAccumulated benefitsPromotionsPhysical agility and medical examsJob assignments

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What is covered in an ILAWhat is covered in an ILA (continued)Other conditions of employment, preservation of

- Licenses (drivers, EMTs, age)- “Redline” salaries (when exceeds new

salary structure) i.e. with no loss in salary - No wage or benefit adjustments prior to merger

Consolidation or Merger of Bargaining Units.

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What the IAFF Requires What the IAFF Requires in an ILAin an ILA

No one gets hurt.

No loss of Seniority

No loss of Rank

No loss of wages or Benefits

PUT YOURSELF IN THE OTHER GUYS SHOESPUT YOURSELF IN THE OTHER GUYS SHOES

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How do we start the process?How do we start the process?

Contact IAFF District Vice President Walsh

An IAFF State Representative will be assigned to assist in the process.

The State Rep will bring both parties together

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How does the process work?How does the process work? Much like negotiations

Both locals meet and sculpt your agreement

Once the document is finished the DVP reviews and confirms the document

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How does the process work?How does the process work?(Continued)(Continued)

Upon the DVP’s approval both locals present the ILA to their membership.

The entire membership of each Bargaining Unit vote up or down on the ILA.

Once both locals pass the ILA sign 3 copies – One for each local and one for the DVP

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Affects on the EmployersAffects on the Employers

Does this document bind/affect the employer?– No this document is the framework for how either local is

going to negotiate with there employers regarding any issue outlined in the ILA.

How does an ILA force and employer to comply?– They have to negotiate with you the affects or change in

working conditions.

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Local MergersLocal Mergers

When do we look at merging our bargaining units into one local? – Potential for agency consolidation, merger, RFA or

Contracting for services.

Why do we do a merger?– Assists in controlling the above situations

Do we need to do an ILA before working on a Merger?– Typically you should have an ILA in place but it is a necessity.

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Local MergersLocal Mergers

How do we start the merger process?– Contact the DVP or your assigned state Rep if you

are in the ILA process.

– Receive an IAFF Merger Packet

– Both locals begin merger discussions

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Mergers Items to addressMergers Items to addressFinancials

– Emergency Defense Funds– Benevolence Funds– Outstanding debits – Any other local monies or funds– Consolidation of funds

Dues Structure

Executive Board composition

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Mergers Items to address (Cont)Mergers Items to address (Cont)

Constitution and By-Laws Merger/Changes

Will there be separate Bargaining Units within the new merged local.

Local Number post merger– Typically the lower local number will prevail but

there are exceptions.

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SummarySummary

If you are in doubt about needing an ILA contact District Vice President Walsh sooner than later.

Talk with other locals about the ILA experience

Always keep an open line of communication with the other local

Make sure you put yourself in the other guys shoes.

Questions and Answers

Contact InformationContact Information

IAFF District Vice President Ricky WalshCellular Phone: 509-999-3090

Email: rwalsh@iaff.org

Jeff Wainwright Contact information.Cellular Phone: 509-953-4800Email: 2nddistrict@wscff.org