Here is the direct link to the agenda packet for the May 16, 2020 County Board Regular Meeting to be held at 7PM at the McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock

http://mchenrycountyil.iqm2.com/citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=5011&Inline=True

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There are two resolutions for collective bargaining agreements (cba) on the consent agenda.

1. SEIU Local 73, Division of Veterinary Public Health

2. SEIU Local 73, McHenry County Coroner

Refer to pdf pages 3 and 90 – 253 of the 451 page agenda packet.

The attachments are searchable redline documents, with underline text for additions and stricken text for deletions.

All items on the consent agenda are voted on simultaneously in a single vote.

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There are many changes in the proposed collective bargaining agreements.

Did the bargaining unit members already ratify the agreements, or does that vote take place only if the county board approves the agreements?

Regardless if the bargaining unit member ratification vote takes place before or after the county board vote, all bargaining unit members will have the opportunity to vote on the agreement.

Not only does the general public not get to vote on the agreements, but the county board does not even bother to place the resolutions to approve the agreements outside the consent agenda.

No county board members have anything to discuss about the collective bargaining agreements?

A far better county board accountability measure would be to have the each agreement as an agenda item, outside of the consent agenda.

How many of the county board members will take the time to thoroughly understand and scrutinize each agreement prior to their vote?

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When there is a negotiating impasse between the county and union, outside of public safety in Illinois, the union has the power to strike and many other union friendly rules in the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (IPLRA), which covers these two SEIU locals, and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act (IELRA).

The IPLRA was Senate Bill 536 which Republican Governor James Thompson signed into law as Public Act 83-1012 (PA 83-1012) on December 27, 1983.

PA 83-1012 has subsequently been amended.

The cumulative result is an unlevel playing field with labor having too much power.

One result of labor having too much power is high taxes.

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At least the county board agenda packet contains the cba’s in a searchable redline format prior to the county board vote.

That is more than can be said for many units of government, including many school districts, in Illinois.

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The two SEIU Local 73 bargaining units are not large (not a lot of employees in each unit).

The county has a website containing cba’s for all bargaining units within the county unit of government:

mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/departments-a-i/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements

Notice many of the agreements are expired.

Union members working under an expired cba is common in Illinois.

In some cases the unit of government simply does not have the current agreement on its website.

In other cases after the unit of government approves the agreement, and the unit ratifies the tentative agreement, they continue to negotiate certain language in the agreement.

In such cases the unit of government never votes on the final agreement, just the tentative agreement.

To system is flawed.

McHenry County

Human Resources Department

Cheryl Chukwu, HR Director

Employment Opportunities

“Deputy Coroner/Investigator – Full Time

Employment duration: Full time

Salay Range: $19.00 – $21.00/hr union contract

Department: Coroner

Location: McHenry County Government Center

Job Code: 31000299

# of openings: 1

Description:

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides a rewarding compensation and an excellent benefit package? If so,McHenry County Government is the place for you.

Comprised of nearly 1,200 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of McHenry County while working with a purpose.

We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

Do you have a background in Forensic Pathology?

If so, this position could very well be for you.

Position: Deputy Coroner/Investigator

Location: Coroner’s Office Woodstock

Salary: $19.00 – $21.00/HR per union contract

Becoming a Deputy Coroner/Investigator would allow you to conduct death investigations occurring in
McHenry County, ensuring the facts surrounding the death are investigated fully so as to determine the cause and of manner of death.

The ideal candidate will conduct death scene investigations by identifying, collecting and documenting
evidence at the scene(s).

Work closely with law enforcement.

Make arrangements for the transport of the deceased from the scene to the morgue or funeral home.

Communicates with the Coroner, Deputy Chief Coroner, law enforcement, physicians and families as appropriate.

In order to be a successful candidate in this role you Individuals should have working knowledge of forensic sciences forensic pathology, possess the ability to effectively problem solve and have the ability to work both individually and in a team atmosphere.

You also must be able to work in a variety of conditions and environments and be able to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 100 pounds, including a human body.

A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, in Biology, Nursing, Health sciences, Forensic sciences or other related fields is required.

A valid Driver’s License is also required and the ability to obtain a F.O.I.D. card.

An ABMDI (American Board of mediological Death Investigations certification, one year of death investigation training and one year of specimen collection experience is preferred.

McHenry County offers a competitive salary and benefit package with incentive plans.

High deductible health plan (PPO) with Health savings account (pro rate incentive contribution) free single coverage, Dental/Accident insurance with MetLife, Vision insurance with EyeMed, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, (IMRF), Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans, Standard Life insurance with a buy up option, paid vacation, sick, personal and holidays.

We also offer a comprehensive wellness program through PUSH.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer.

No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran or disability.”

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