1. Bargaining Update

2. Times are hard for everyone

3. $20 billion deficits through at least 20123

4. Politicians and public demanding that we continue to do our part4

5. Concessions are a reality for all unions5

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 actions9

10. State negotiators withdrew one-third of their concession demands10

11. Withdrawn: Reduction in vacation accrual rates and cap11

12. Withdrawn: Employees pay 2% of salary to pre-fund retiree health care12

13. Withdrawn: Require pension contributions be based on gross salary13

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. 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

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