The joint report summarizes bargaining meetings between CUSD and LIUNA Local 777 regarding contract negotiations. Key points of discussion included LIUNA presenting a counter proposal to address CUSD's budget challenges through a combination of strategies like a staggered reduction in costs, an early retirement incentive program, discussions around furlough days, and changes to benefits. Both parties saw continued progress in the negotiations and CUSD will analyze LIUNA's proposal and provide a counter proposal at their next meeting.
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Dates of Bargaining Meetings: 9/20; 9/30;10/14;10/18;10/28; 11/14
List of Bargaining Unit Team Members
CUSD LIUNA Local 777, CUSD Chapter
Devin Vodicka, Asst. Supt.-Business Svcs Paul Bechely, LIUNA Local 777 Rep
Torrie Norton, Asst. Supt.-Personnel Jennifer Wozniak, LIUNA Local 777 Rep
Steve Ahle, Principal Jan Tokorcheck, President, Info. Systems
Robert Devich, Principal Jeannie Boling, Vice-President, Construction
Curt Huckins, Director-Facilities, Ops. & Trans. Heather Gearing, Treasurer, CHM
District Resource Melody Flanagan, Member-at-Large, VMS
Amy Lawton, Classified Director Jennifer Thirkell, Member-at-Large, Hope
Please refer to previous Joint Bargaining Update for background
Today LIUNA presented a package proposal that was a counter to the CUSD package proposal
presented on November 14, 2011. The following are the highlights of the LIUNA package proposal:
Continued acknowledgement of reality of CUSD scal challenges
Commitment to “Fair Share” concept
Conceptual agreement to staggering reductions in 6 month increments beginning in January 2012
Reinforcement of strong interest in Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) as one of several
strategies to reduce expenses
LIUNA presented summary data from surveys indicating interest among members to pursue ERIP
CUSD shared information regarding ERIP option implemented at SDCOE
Commitment to future conversations regarding furlough days pending decisions regarding
instructional days
Annual vacation payout for all members, including 12 month employees
Scheduled dates for ongoing analysis and monitoring of scal conditions
Development of formula to ensure that cost savings are credited to LIUNA
Institute “Step 0” for new hires at a rate 5% less than current Step 1
No changes in retiree bene ts at this time
Move to self-funded vision plan in 2013
Move to tiered premium model for medical bene ts in 2013
“Trigger” language to change contract provisions regarding “Adjustment of Assigned Time” and
“Substitute Employees” if necessary in 2013
Numerous changes to remove references to FUSE
Phrasing adjustments in contract such as “Nutrition Services” instead of “Food Services” and adding
missing schools/departments to Article 4.1
Floating Holiday language changes
Jury Duty adjustments
Catastrophic leave bank donations
Grievance procedure language
Both parties are encouraged by continued progress. CUSD will analyze the proposal and respond with
a counter proposal.
Negotiations will resume on Friday, December 16th.