ORD Apv the Collective Bargaining Agrmt btwn JEA & the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Florida Council 79, Local 429 (AFSCME), such Agrmt Commencing 10/1/25, & Ending 9/30/28 (Gavin) (Req of JEA) 11/25/25 CO Introduced: R, TEU, F 12//1/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 12/2/25 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 12/2/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 12/9/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/5/26 R Approve 7-0 1/6/25 TEU Amend/Approve 6-0 1/6/26 F Amend/Approve 6-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 12/9/25

This ordinance approves the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between JEA and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Florida Council 79, Local 429. The agreement covers approximately 269 JEA employees and is effective for three years, from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028. Key provisions include general pay base increases: 4.0% in Fiscal Year 1 (retroactive to Oct 1, 2025), 3.5% in Fiscal Year 2, and 3.0% in Fiscal Year 3. The agreement also includes changes to overtime pay, supplemental pay rates (e.g., standby compensation, bilingual skills supplement), leave usage, and other terms. The estimated total cost for these changes over the three-year term is approximately $2.5 million ($908,244 in FY1, $834,889 in FY2, and $725,940 in FY3). The JEA Board approved the agreement on November 18, 2025, and it was introduced to the City Council on November 25, 2025.

This agreement impacts JEA employees represented by AFSCME, ensuring wage increases and updated benefits. For residents, this means continued service delivery from JEA with potentially stable utility rates, as the costs are factored into JEA's operational budget.

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