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e Carol Baker, Community Relations Director, responded that the process for filling these vacancies had been started. Notices had been sent to all depart- ments asking staff to notify her of current or anticipated openings. Once she receives the replies, she will launch a mid-year recruitment campaign. G. Contract Agreement Mr. Gleason introduced Gary Long, Director of Staff Services. Mr. Long announced that the City had reached agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1724a. Mr. Long said that the contract is a three-year labor agreement to cover the period from July 1, 1981, to June 30, 1984. He expressed his personal appreciation to Howard Leighty, president of the union, and to the employee members of the negotiating committee. Mr. Long introduced Bruce Mulligan, the City's Labor Relations Manager. Mr. Mulligan noted that the success of this particular negotiation was "indicative of the type of relations which elected officials would choose to have with their employees" and also indicative of the hard work which the City and Mr. Leighty and his negotiating team had invested in reaching an agreement. Mr. Mulligan believed that the agreement provides a sound mechanism for dealing with any problems and for maintaining a positive relationship between the union and City management. e Mr. Mulligan introduced Howard Leighty, Union Local President, __ Mr. Leighty expressed his appreciation for the cooperative attitude which he and his team had encountered. He thanked Mr. Gleason, Mr. Mulligan, and others involved for their hard work. Mr. Leighty also thanked Cecil Tibbets for providing the staff support of John Burkle. Mr. Leighty thanked Mr. Burkle for his hard work, and then introduced the members of the AFSCME bargaining team and praised their efforts in the negotiations. He felt the next three years would be productive. Mr. Mulligan explained that the terms of the agreement called for a 7.8-percent wage increase, effective July 1, 1981, and 8-percent wage increases in subsequent years, assuming that the economy levels out in terms of consumer prices. The agreement also provides for improvement and maintenance of existing hospital and hea lth benefits. Ms. Miller thanked all those who had been involved in the negotiations. Ms. Schue thanked those involved for the IIgift to the Cityll of three years of understanding between labor and management and of being able to work together without disturbance toward mutual goals. Ms. Schue felt that the "real winners" were the citizens of Eugene. Mr. Lindberg agreed with Ms. Miller and Ms. Schue and stated his own appreciation for the professionalism, spirit of compromise, and openness which were exhibited during the process. H. Commencement of Construction on Eugene Conference Center and Topping- Off Ceremony for Eugene Hilton Mr. Gleason announced that the topping-off ceremony for construction progress on the Eugene Hilton Hotel and the commencement of construction on the conference center would be celebrated at 4 p.m. on May 20. He invited all councilors to attend. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 20, 1981 Page 4