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Bargaining Update

Bargaining Update. Times are hard for everyone. $20 billion deficits through at least 2012. Politicians and public demanding that we continue to do our part. Concessions are a reality for all unions. Economic and political realities mean concessionary bargaining.

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Bargaining Update

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  1. Bargaining Update

  2. Times are hard for everyone

  3. $20 billion deficits through at least 2012

  4. Politicians and public demanding that we continue to do our part

  5. Concessions are a reality for all unions

  6. Economic and political realities mean concessionary bargaining

  7. The state demanded $1 billon in takeaways

  8. Member pressure is making a difference

  9. More than 30,000 members participate in nearly 300 actions

  10. State negotiators withdrew one-third of their concession demands

  11. Withdrawn: Reduction in vacation accrual rates and cap

  12. Withdrawn: Employees pay 2% of salary to pre-fund retiree health care

  13. Withdrawn: Require pension contributions be based on gross salary

  14. The state is still demanding $664 million in takeaways

  15. State demand: Increase employee pension contribution by 100%

  16. State demand: Change retirement formula to 2% at 60

  17. State demand: Change calculations for overtime

  18. State demand: One-day-per month PLP tied to a 4.62% pay cut

  19. State demand: No pay increase for duration of contract

  20. We’re working for a long term contract that provides security for members

  21. Local 1000 proposal: 3% salary increase or COLA--whichever is greater--on 7/1/11 & 7/1/15

  22. Local 1000 proposal: No furloughs for duration of contract

  23. Local 1000 proposal: 8 hrs PLP per month, for 12 months, in exchange for a 4.62% pay reduction

  24. Local 1000 proposal: Increase employee pension contribution by 1% of pay

  25. Local 1000 proposal: Change in retirement formula for new employees only

  26. Local 1000 proposal: Two additional personal holidays in exchange for Lincoln’s Birthday and Columbus Day holidays

  27. Local 1000 proposal: All leaves included in overtime calculations, except sick leave

  28. Local 1000 proposal: Durations of contract shall be from 7/1/10 to 6/30/15

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