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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULES AND AN ECONOMIC PACKAGE (WAGE INCREASES AND HEALTHCARE) AS NEGOTIATED IN THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHIEF JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), COUNCIL 31, LOCAL 3486, AFL-CIO, REPRESENTING THE ADULT PROBATION OFFICERS
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, a collective bargaining agreement for the period of December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2024 has been negotiated between the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 31, Local 3486, AFL-CIO, representing the Adult Probation Officers; and
WHEREAS, salary adjustments and general wage increases are reflected in the salary schedules included in the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 31, Local 3486, AFL-CIO, representing the Adult Probation Officers; and
(a) effective upon ratification of the collective bargaining agreement by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, all bargaining unit members in active status shall receive a one-time $2,000 payment; and
(b) effective upon ratification of the collective bargaining agreement by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, all bargaining unit members eligible under the American Rescue Plan (ARP), shall receive a one-time $1,000 pandemic payment; and
(c) effective June 1, 2021, the entry rate for all job classifications shall be restored 10%; and
(d) effective the first full pay period on or after June 1, 2021, the pay rates for all job classifications shall be increased by 1.50%; and
(e) effective the first full pay period on or after June 1, 2022, the pay rates for all job classifications shall be increased by 2.50%; and
(f) effective December 1, 2022, all bargaining unit members in active status shall receive a one-time $1,000 payment; and
(g) effective the first full pay period on or after June 1, 2023, the pay rates for all job classifications shall be increased by 2.50%; and
(h) effective the first full pay period on or after December 1, 2023, the pay rates for all job classifications shall be increased by 1.00%; and
(i) effective the first full pay period on or after June 1, 2024, the pay rates for all job classifications shall be increased by 1.00%; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Healthcare Plan (Appendix C) shall be revised as follows:
Item Upon ratification by County Board
HMO Health Insurance Current 12/1/2022 12/1/2023
Employee Only 1.50% 1.75% 2.25%
Employee + Spouse 2.00% 2.50% 3.25%
Employee + Child(ren) 1.75% 2.25% 2.75%
Employee + Family 2.25% 3.00% 4.00%
PPO Health Insurance Current 12/1/2022 12/1/2023
Employee Only 2.50% 2.75% 3.25%
Employee + Spouse 3.00% 3.50% 4.25%
Employee + Child(ren) 2.75% 3.25% 3.75%
Employee + Family 3.25% 4.00% 5.00%
Emergency Room Copay Increased to $100.00, effective December 1, 2022.
Out of Pocket Current: $1,600/$3,200 (single/family; in network)
Maximum (PPO) $3,200/$6,400 (single/family; out of network)
12/1/2022: $2,000/$4,000 (single/family; in network)
$4,000/$8,000 (single/family; out of network)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the salary schedules, general wage increases, and healthcare plan revisions as provided by the Bureau of Human Resources.
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