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Management View:. Establish savings targetsbased on a Board-approved strategic plan$1.1 million in health benefits$4.6 million in wages. Union View:. Save dollars but not necessarily in ways stated by District BoardBe open to problem-solving as needed. Health Care. Reach health benefits targ
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1. Collaborative BargainingMeansWin Win Negotiation Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
Teri Mantony
CTA Conference
September 15, 2010
2. Management View: Establish savings targets
based on a Board-approved strategic plan
$1.1 million in health benefits
$4.6 million in wages
3. Union View: Save dollars but not necessarily in ways stated by District Board
Be open to problem-solving as needed
4. Health Care Reach health benefits target through mutual agreement on retiree health benefits
Agree to explore alternative, yet comparable, medical coverage through individualized plans
Institute Health Reimbursement Accounts to address any differences in plans
Target Date: July 1, 2012
5. Health Care Reform Dependent children
$1 million cap on PPO plan
6. Wages Wage freeze for 18 months (Board)
Settled for 12-month freeze
Modest increases every six months through February 2014 subject to re-opener in December 2013
7. Cost Savings to Offset Wages Reduce number of paid holiday in alternate years
Martin Luther King
Cesar Chavez
Floaters
Forego uniform allowance in certain years
8. Attendance Initiatives Pay off unused floaters or single vacation days rather than roll over
Allow more flexible vacation bidding procedures
Require medical documentation for sick days sooner
Tighten loophole in medical leave benefits
Enforce provisions in existing Attendance Policy
Attendance incentive program
9. Miscellaneous 6-year + agreement
Re-opener at midpoint for wages, health and welfare issues, pension and other mutually agreed upon issues
10. In Other Years Have Negotiated: Wage reductions to help defray:
Pension shortfalls
Health care costs
Marin Transit Local Service costs
11. Summary Key is to be creative and collaborative
Work as partners in problem-solving
Dispel any preconceived notions about how well get there
12. Teri Wheeldon Mantony
Deputy General Manager
Bus Division
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
tmantony@goldengate.org
415-257-4467