Oakland County committee recommends forwarding UAW supplements; hybrid work codified for several units

Oakland County’s Finance and Administration Committee on July 8 recommended forwarding supplemental collective bargaining agreements for several UAW-represented groups to the Finance Committee, a package the county said affects about 131 employees.

County staff told the committee the supplements largely formalize provisions including wage scales, hybrid-work eligibility with manager approval, scheduled governance and shift premium language, and specific allowances such as a uniform allowance for public-services staff.

“Hybrid is a benefit. It’s a privilege to be able to do that,” a county HR presenter explained, describing the bargaining trade-offs made for hybrid work and additional personal leave for employees who remain on-site. The presenter said staff would require employees who elect hybrid schedules to declare that arrangement annually so managers can hold employees accountable.

Commissioner Nelson asked for a comparison chart showing the impact of the wage schedule across fiscal years; the presenter said the new supplements would incorporate the UAW contract’s increases (3% this fiscal year, 5% the following fiscal year, then 3.75% thereafter). The county said the supplements will provide retroactive or implementation timing as described in the UAW master agreement.

The committee voted to recommend the non‑treasurer supplements to finance; the meeting transcript records the committee’s tally on the voice vote as 5 yes, 3 no. A separate treasurer’s-office supplement was discussed but deferred at members’ request because some committee members had not reviewed the document.

Committee members also discussed the operational impact, noting that some cost offsets could come from integration opportunities and program restructuring.