LAST 2 Informational Meetings today

Today is the final day of informational meetings on the proposed changes regarding a few of the contract issues.  We have had great attendance in Zimmerman and Rogers, and we are hoping even more folks come out today in Elk River. 

We will be meeting at the Elk River High School
at 3:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

If you have not yet attended one of the informational meetings, please consider coming out this afternoon to hear the concepts being discussed regarding time and days of work. 

We will be scheduling a meeting soon to discuss this proposal and determine if this is the path we should be going down, or if we should go back to the table with a different direction. 

A special thank you to your negotiators who have volunteered to represent your interests at the table.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING ATTENDANCE

Hello AFSCME Local 3331

Yesterday we had the first 2 of 6 informational meetings regarding proposed changes for the contract.

If you did not attend yesterday, there is still time to attend one of the final 4 meetings. (Please see the schedule in the previous post).

We have already heard some misinformation that has been spreading through the Bargaining Unit.  Please keep an open mind and hear the proposal for yourself at one of the meetings. 

We look forward to your feedback to building reps and your President Cheryl Anderson at:  president3331@hotmail.com

(Please note that your emails will be reviewed and catalogued, but due to the large volume on this issue will not be responded to individually).

As always, please make sure any Union discussion or feedback is completed during breaks or personal time. 

Thank you to the officers and negotiators who have given their time, energy and talents to working for a fair contract.

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

 

Your Negotiators have committed to using small group meetings to bring proposed changes that are being discussed at negotiations regarding your work year.  Because of the complex nature of this information, we are setting up the small group meetings cooperatively with a representative from Employee Relations across the district .  We are doing our best to ensure all members have an opportunity to hear the same information. 

 

Please make it a priority to attend one or more of the following meetings:

 

 03/18/2013

Zimmerman Middle/High School

1st Meeting starting at 2:30 p.m.

2nd Meeting starting at 3:30 p.m.

**If meetings go longer due to questions, please note we will be ending at 5:30 p.m.

03/19/2013

Rogers High School 

1st Meeting starting at 3:00 p.m.

2nd Meeting starting at 4:15 p.m.

**If meetings go longer due to questions, please note we will be ending at 5:30 p.m.

03/21/2013

Elk River High School

1st Meeting starting at 3:00 p.m.

2nd Meeting starting at 4:15 p.m.

**If meetings go longer due to questions, please note we will be ending at 5:30 p.m.

 

Please remember this is YOUR contract, we are trying to negotiate a fair settlement that meets the needs of our members.  We want to make sure that each member has an opportunity to review the information, ask questions, and make an educated decision on the future work year of this great group of Paras.  Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you all!

Contract Negotiations update

Summary of Contract Issues Provided at Union meeting February 25, 2013

Issue	Status
3.3 Fulltime Employee Definition – from 7 to 6 hours for all purposes	Open Working on making sure there are no unintended consequences & double checking costs
8.1 Insurance	No changes – decrease & cap for next year
9.1 & 9.3 Grandchildren	Already included for Bereavement Leave in 9.3.2 looking at “loco parentis” for use of sick leave
9.2 Emergency Leave	Employer wants to keep as is
School Start Notification	Employer will ensure staff is notified of assignment changes still working on reporting requirements
General Assistants	Employer Agrees  to move the General Assistants to Grade II, explore the use of Instruction/Supervisory titles, ECFE would need to have separate title & classification
Wage Schedule	2011-2012 One time off Schedule Lump sum of 1.25% (pattern settlement) 2012-2013 Contingent on other issues (pattern settlement was 1.25%)
Exceptional Services Pay	Employer wants to keep as is
Para / Teaching Assistant Skill Portfolio	Employer agrees to work on a portfolio for each Para with training, skills, preferences, etc.  Not willing to give up managerial rights to make assignments
Grievance report form	Simplifying the procedures
Wellness Incentive	$250 Incentive for wellness, still in negotiations – Assessment needs to be completed by 3/31/2013
Mileage Language Change	Reporting monthly vs. yearly
Wage Schedule – Delete no- existent job titles	Ok, but need to list them for at least one contract in order to ascertain they are truly obsolete
Holiday/Vacation/Training/Reporting	In discussion – small group meetings will be coming out soon to explain details   Looking at Multiple locations – Zimmerman, Elk River, Rogers – Elementary & Secondary
Next negotiations meetings	March 13th 2013

Other Important Info:

MIFSCA Scholarship – for Union Members taking courses/training  DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28^TH

Al Church Scholarship for children of members  - Deadline April 15^th

Jerry Clark Scholarship for children & dependent grandchildren (course requirements) April 30^th

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AFSCME 65 Website  www.afscmecouncil65.org

AFSCME Local 3331 -   www.afscmelocal3331.blogspot.com

Informational Meetings

Please mark your Calendars....

March 18, 19 & 21st AFSCME Local 3331  will be having informational meetings at Elk River, Rogers & Zimmerman at the end of the school day (for both Elementary & Middle/High School). 

We will give you exact locations when we get confirmation from the District Office. 

Jo