Bargaining Update Archive

On June 27, the University presented the union with a final package proposal.  This proposal represents significant enhancements over our proposal of May 22.  The University has extended the deadline for this offer to July 10 in the hopes that the union will reconsider and continue the progress that has recently been made in negotiations. 

The final package proposal includes the following provisions:

·         WAGES:  Over $18 million in wage increases, including a minimum range adjustment of 4% and a retirement eligible lump sum payment equal to the percentage increase back to 12/1/07 in lieu of retroactive pay.  Increases over the length of the contract equal to a minimum total of 26% for eligible employees.

Year 1	Upon ratification Upon ratification 9/1/08	·         Increases between 4-15% ·         Lump sum payment equivalent to at least 4% back to 12/1/07 ·         Transition to step structure that is based on experience
Year 2	1/1/09 7/1/09 7/1/09	·         Minimum of 2.5% increase ·         Minimum of 2.5% increase ·         Step increase of 2% for eligible employees
Year 3	1/1/10 7/1/10	·         Minimum of 3% increase ·         Step increase of 2% for eligible employees
Year 4	1/1/11 1/1/11 7/1/11	·         Minimum of 3% increase  ·         Minimum of 1% market equity pool ·         Step increase of 2% for eligible employees
Year 5	1/1/12 1/1/12 7/1/12	·         Minimum of 3% increase  ·         Minimum of 1% market equity pool ·         Step increase of 2% for eligible employees
No later than 9/30/12	9/30/12	·         Guaranteed minimum rate of pay of $15.00/hour for all current PCT employees by the end of the contract

·         HOURS OF WORK:  Beginning October 1, 2010, all PCT employees will receive overtime for any work after shift, and double-time pay after 12 hours;

·         HEALTH CARE AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS:  PCT employees would continue to be offered the same health and retirement benefits as all other UC employees, at the same cost.  The contract will reopen if health insurance premiums increase by more than a certain amount over the life of the contract or if the university proposes to require employee contributions to the pension plan.