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Union pushes back on proposed insurance-rate increases as city clarifies payroll-deduction policy
Summary
The city said employees could use payroll deductions for supplemental insurance with up to six designated providers and would not charge an administrative fee; Local 51 pressed back against insurance-rate changes tied to a 10% increase and offered a 0% counter-proposal.
Insurance and related payroll deductions were a focus of bargaining July 14, with the city and Local 51 agreeing on some mechanics while remaining far apart on premium changes.
A staff member told negotiators the city would "allow payroll deductions to employees for supplemental insurance premiums for up to 6 providers designated by the association," provided those providers follow city vendor policies and do not require extra HRIS data; the city would not charge an administrative fee for making such deductions. Local 51 asked whether investment or banking deductions could be included under that mechanism; the city said such arrangements would need a separate request and approval.
Separately, the transcript ties a proposed insurance change to a 10% increase in rates, which the union opposed. Local 51 indicated it would offer a counter-proposal of a 0% increase to the insurance premium. The city and union agreed to continue discussion at the next meeting and to exchange redlined language and clarifications ahead of that session.
