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CityCouncil | 2016-10-18 | 15 | which Mr. Vlaming responded it depends on the type of work being done. Mayor Spencer stated the Council negotiates contracts with employees that work for the City and determines benefits; inquired who determines the relevant union master labor agreement; inquired whether the City is relinquishing input on what employees are getting paid. Mr. Vlaming responded in the negative; stated the projects are covered by prevailing wage rate determinations; there are different classifications for different types of construction work; the affiliate unions and their applicable local master agreements are the agreements negotiated between the affiliate union and the traditional bargaining party. Mayor Spencer stated the PSA does not require the workers to be union workers; inquired whether the City gets input into the union master labor agreement or could the worker receive better benefits than City employees. Mr. Vlaming responded the agreement does not require employees to become a union member but employees do have to be dispatched by particular union; the benefits would be under the particular labor union agreement; the employees under a particular contract are entitled to the prevailing wage and benefits specified under the particular contract; the relationship to City employee's benefits are very different. Mayor Spencer inquired how non-union workers get jobs. Mr. Vlaming responded anyone can use the union referral procedures; stated the contractors are responsible for hiring; the contractor goes to the applicable union hall and requests workers. Mayor Spencer inquired if a worker is not in the union where would the worker be placed on the list. Mr. Vlaming responded when a worker signs up and pays the association fees, they do not have to become a member; the list is in chronological order. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the City has input in the union master labor agreement; inquired who negotiates the agreements with the union. Mr. Vlaming responded the negotiation is with an employer association, which is a group of signatory employers; stated the association bargain the terms, conditions and wage rates applicable to the craft. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the employer association is union workers or people on behalf of the union. Mr. Vlaming responded the unions represent the members; stated the employers Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 18, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-10-18.pdf |