Negotiations with the SEIU Local 73 McHenry County Health Department employees have been completed.

The previous contract expired in November of 2014.  Being considered by County Officials is a four-year contract.

The details, except for the estimate total cost each year follow:

Bargaining unit employees are to receive wage increases as follows:

• December 1, 2014 – 2.25%
• December 1, 2015 – 2.25%
• December 1, 2016 – 2.25%
• December 1, 2017 – 2.25%

Health insurance contributions shall be as follows:

• 1/2016 HMO – 12%/17%/17% PPO – 15%/20%/20%
• 1/2017 HMO – 15%/20%/20% PPO – 15%/20%/20%
• 1/2018 HMO – 15%/20%/20% PPO – 15%/20%/20%

If you open the packet, the contract starts on page 99.