Labor Relations and Analysis of Labor Agreement Consultants

The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to Human Resource Strategies for labor relations and analysis of labor agreement consulting services. The contract is for a term of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The contractor will provide services including assisting City staff in strategizing and preparing for the Meet and Confer Process, negotiating on behalf of the City, and analyzing existing work period/pay period/equalized pay systems. The contract includes provisions for compensation, method of payment, insurance requirements, and termination. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time, with or without cause, upon giving 30 days' written notice. Some key points include: • Assisting City of Tucson Staff in strategizing and preparing for the Meet and Confer Process • Negotiating on behalf of the City of Tucson • Attending all Meet and Confer sessions • Preparing position statements if negotiations reach a total impasse • Review and analysis of existing work period/pay period/equalized pay system • Analysis of reconciliation of equalized pay system • Review of auditor's findings with respect to work periods and equalized pay system • Comparison of options to the work period/pay period/equalized pay system • Discussion of paid leave hours considered as hours worked for calculation of overtime • Discussion of work schedule options • Discussion regarding comparable practices in neighboring departments • Presentation to management and labor to review analysis options • Develop training material, train the trainer, and may deliver training for Tucson Fire Department and Human Resources Staff