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Navigating Concessionary Bargaining Amid $20 Billion Deficits: A Union's Response

As we face significant economic challenges with $20 billion deficits through at least 2012, unions must adapt to the reality of concessionary bargaining. Politicians and the public expect continued efforts from us, and our members are stepping up, with over 30,000 participating in nearly 300 actions. While state negotiators have backed off some demands, including reductions in vacation accruals and pension contributions, significant concessions remain. We aim for a long-term contract that secures our members' rights and benefits, balancing salary increases, holiday considerations, and pension adjustments.

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Navigating Concessionary Bargaining Amid $20 Billion Deficits: A Union's Response

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  1. Bargaining Update

  2. Times are hard for everyone

  3. $20 billion deficits through at least 2012

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

  5. Concessions are a reality for all unions

  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 actions

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

  11. Withdrawn: Reduction in vacation accrual rates and cap

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 Withdrawn: Employees pay 2% of salary to pre-fund retiree health care

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 Withdrawn: Require pension contributions be based on gross salary

  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. 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

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