1. 2009 Budget Modification As of 3/08/09
The goal of the strategic plan was to implement our 21st Century Plan.
We also needed to implement the key strategies recommended by the Task Force for Member Representation.
Those included adopting a Member Bill of Rights…develop a Union Resource Center/Call Center and create an appropriate staff structure.

2. Assumptions for the 2009 Budget Modification as of 3/08/09:
Revenue from union dues are projected to decrease due to 4.6% salary reduction for state employees.
Salaries and wages and the corresponding benefits for each program or cost center are adjusted to reflect actual numbers, based on actual payroll expenses in February These costs have also been updated for employees that have transferred from one program to another.

3. Assumptions for the 2009 Budget Modification as of 3/08/09:
Program #29-A, “Member Action Leadership Program- 100 Days Campaign” is set up as a separate cost center to closely monitor this program. (Note that this program is supported by pre-existing funds; therefore no new funds have been required for this.) Five current SEIU Local 1000 non-worksite organizers have been assigned to this program. Salaries and related benefits of these employees would be pro-rated as follows: 5 months or 41.67% to program # 29A, “Member Action Leadership Program- 100Days” and 7 months or 58.3% to their respective cost center or programs. Note that this does not necessitate additional funds. In addition, five union members are assigned to Program #29-A.
SEIU Local 1000 receives union dues from State Bar Association, program#25. For 2009, 10% of the salaries and related benefits of three of the lawyers will be charged to this program.

4. Analysis of 2009 Budget Modified as of 3/08/09 Versus 12/31/2008 YTD Actuals:
The projected net result from operations in 2009 is a loss of $3,376,163 which is $9,141,647 lower than Contributing to this variance are the following reasons:
2009 projected revenue from union dues down $3,792,611, compared to 2008;
The projected 2009 Budget shows a total of $1,500,000 strike defense fund and contingency fund. NOTE that this amount was also set aside for 2008 but was transferred from operations down to allocated funds, as authorized by the Council.

5. Analysis of 2009 Budget Modified as of 3/08/09 Versus 12/31/2008 YTD Actuals :
Total projected program expenditures in 2009 are higher than 2008 by $4,266,258. Contributing to this are the following factors: 
Significant increase in training budget, as authorized by the Council;
Significant cost increase associated with representation as requested by the members;
The creation of Talent Management Department or Human Resources to address recruitment, training and retention of employees and other personnel issues.
Political/legislative expenses will be higher as vacant positions are filled.
There are slight changes in other programs, minor increase or decrease. Except for the items above, the program expenses projected for 2009 reflect as nearly as possible the 2008 level.