CSUEU Contract Ratification Meeting November 2017 Through January 2018

Your Bargaining Team Unit 2: Tessy Reese, San Diego, Chair Pam Robertson, Sacramento, Vice-Chair Unit 5: Mike Chavez, Stanislaus, Chair Sergio Roldan, San Bernardino, Vice Chair Unit 7: Carolyn Duckett, Office of the Chancellor, Chair Rosa Jones, San Luis Obispo, Vice Chair Unit 9: Rich McGee, San Bernardino, Chair Ricardo Uc, San Luis Obispo, Vice Chair Rocky Sanchez, Pomona, VP for Representation Pat Gantt, Chico, CSUEU President

How We Got Here 2016: Member surveys, workshops and meetings to identify key issues January 2017: CSUEU and CSU “sunshined” their bargaining intentions February – October: Over a 10 month period multi-day bargaining sessions, caucusing and meeting with campus represented members and fee payers October 25: Final Tentative Agreement reached between CSUEU and CSU Now: Ratification!

Our Members Said: Two Major Goals We Need Raises! & Protect Our Benefits!

Guaranteed Salary Increases Every CSUEU represented employee’s salary will be increased more than 9% over the next 19 months. 3% GSI retroactive to July 1, 2017 3% GSI on July 1, 2018 3% GSI on July 1, 2019 You must be in active pay status, or on leave as of each date. No other requirement for eligibility. The maximum of salary range increases with each GSI but minimum of the salary range will be frozen. Salary increases are guaranteed, and not conditional on state funding levels.

There’s More All classifications minimums will be reactively increased to at least $15/hour. Shift differential will increase to $1.35 and $2.30 per hour, depending on the shift. A $650 one-time recognition bonus will be paid to employees on active pay status.

Benefits NO changes to: Improved Controls on Parking Increases: Health care Dental Vision Life insurance benefits Rural health care stipend Retirement contributions Fee-waiver provisions Improved Controls on Parking Increases: NO PARKING INCREASE FOR THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT! Health plan rate premiums are not individually negotiated. Some are increasing, while others are decreasing.

Guaranteed Salary Increases No “reopeners” in any year, including benefits. Remember: Your base salary is a factor in retirement calculations. Consult with CalPERS before retiring.

Ratification Process Only CSUEU members may vote. Fair Share Fee payers may NOT vote. For instance, if you earn $3,000 per month, your membership dues would be just 6 pennies more per month, or 72 cents more per year. Join the Union as a member and vote!

Ratification Timeline The CSUEU is moving into the 21st Century, we will be voting electronically. If you wish to vote by paper ballot, contact your Chapter President for a provisional ballot. Units 5 and 7 will have the choice to either vote electronically or by paper ballot. You can only chose one way to vote, either electronically or paper ballot but not both.

Provisional Ballots If you did not receive a ballot in the mail by early January 2018, request a provisional ballot. If you are a fair-share fee payer and want to join the Union, request a provisional ballot and return with a membership card. You can request a provisional ballot from either calling CSUEU HQ or from your local Chapter President.

But Wait… There’s More!

In-Range Progression (IRP) We maintained the IRP process, we can request an IRP. Even our manager can request an IRP for us. Campus IRP guidelines must be consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Expanded Employee Rights You are now guaranteed an interview for a CSUEU bargaining position if minimum requirements are met (Article 9) You now have 10 days to review the draft of your Performance Evaluation. Your Performance Evaluation MUST be based on job-related duties. You now have the right to a Union Representative in meeting with your Appropriate Administrator to discuss your Performance Evaluation.

Vacation Increased Vacation maximum carryover to 320 hours from 272 hours for 10 years or less and 440 hours from 384 hours for over 10 years. Immediate vacation requests can be made orally then later documented in writing.

Additional Improvements A working group consisting of the CSU and CSUEU will be formed to review salary structure issues. An employee may request in writing a lateral reassignment to a posted position that is the same classification and skill level as the employee’s existing classification and skill level. The CSU and CSUEU will bargain over issues related to the Athletic Trainer classification within 90 days of ratification.

Additional Improvements Negotiations must occur within 30 days of ratification for implementation of a new employee orientation law (AB 119). Required desirable experience preferred qualifications and specialized skills be related to the classification and duties of the position. Employees duties and responsibilities must be consistent with the classification qualification standard. Interrupted rest periods must now be rescheduled.

Additional Improvements Intermittent employee cap changed from a 12 month period to fiscal year. CSU and CSUEU will meet within 90 days of ratification to negotiate the introduction of a systemwide evaluation form and written guidance on procedures. The forms will include metrics and scales that will be clearly defined and achievable.

Additional Improvements CSUEU and the CSU will meet about a systemwide performance evaluation form. Removed requirement for grievant to disclose settlement proposals at Level I. Temporary employees with a 12 month appointment must receive a performance evaluation at least once. For exempt employees who are called back to work, the Appropriate Administrator must authorize informal adjustment of work hours.

The Bargaining Team and the CSUEU Board of Directors Recommends: A “YES” Vote

Questions? Request a Provisional Ballot: CSUEU Headquarters (866) 763-1452 See full text of the Tentative Agreement or read FAQ: www.csueu.org

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