Richmond's Offer 18.76%

These are sections 1, 2, and 6 of the Richmond 2007 Memorandum of Agreement

1. Terms of Agreement

5 years
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

2. General Wage Adjustments

January 1, 2007: 3.0%
January 1, 2008: 3.0%
January 1, 2009: 3.5%
January 1, 2010: 4.0%
January 1, 2011: 4.0%

• "Me Too" clause fifth year
• Should negotiations within the GVRD pattern bargaining settlement result in an increase in excess of 4% within 2011 calendar year - the City of Richmond will meet the annual average percentage increase such that equality of percentages exists for the 2011 calendar year.
• Such adjustments within the GVRD may result from either other 5 year agreements or negotiations for a renewal of collective agreement because of expiry prior to 2011.
• Compounded Percentage Increase 18.76%

3. Benefits CUPE 718/394

a. Premium Cost Sharing Changes for Medical, Dental and Group Life
i. Effective January 1, 2008: CUPE 394 increases to 75% (from 70%)
ii. Effective January 1, 2010: CUPE 394/718 both increae to 80% (from 75%)

b. Extended Health Coverage Changes for employees and eligible dependents for the period effective January 1, 2008:

Extended Health Benefits to be altered:
i. Laser eye surgery to a lifetime maximum of $750.00.
ii. Vision care increase to a maximum of $500.00 within a 24 month period
(or continuous 12 month period if there is a change in prescription of 0.25
diopter) for new or prescription eyeglasses.
iii. Eye exams - maximum $100.00/2 years
iv. Registered Dietician - maximum $500.00/calendar year.