Bargaining Update
Times are hard for everyone
$20 billion deficits through at least 2012 3
Politicians and public demanding that we continue to do our part 4
Concessions are a reality for all unions 5
Economic and political realities mean concessionary bargaining
The state demanded $1 billon in takeaways
Member pressure is making a difference
More than 30,000 members participate in nearly 300 actions 9
State negotiators withdrew one-third of their concession demands 10
Withdrawn: Reduction in vacation accrual rates and cap 11
Withdrawn: Employees pay 2% of salary to pre-fund retiree health care 12
Withdrawn: Require pension contributions be based on gross salary 13
The state is still demanding $664 million in takeaways
State demand: Increase employee pension contribution by 100%
State demand: Change retirement formula to 2% at 60
State demand: Change calculations for overtime
State demand: One-day-per month PLP tied to a 4.62% pay cut
State demand: No pay increase for duration of contract
We’re working for a long term contract that provides security for members
3% salary increase or COLA- -whichever is greater--on 7/1/11 & 7/1/15 Local 1000 proposal: 3% salary increase or COLA- -whichever is greater--on 7/1/11 & 7/1/15
Local 1000 proposal: No furloughs for duration of contract
Local 1000 proposal: 8 hrs PLP per month, for 12 months, in exchange for a 4.62% pay reduction
Local 1000 proposal: Increase employee pension contribution by 1% of pay
Local 1000 proposal: Change in retirement formula for new employees only
Local 1000 proposal: Two additional personal holidays in exchange for Lincoln’s Birthday and Columbus Day holidays
Local 1000 proposal: All leaves included in overtime calculations, except sick leave
Local 1000 proposal: Durations of contract shall be from 7/1/10 to 6/30/15