HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011 (58) RESOLUTION APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. CROIX
COUNTY AND THE HEALTH CENTER UNION AFSCME LOCAL 2721 FOR 2011-2012
Resolution No. 58 (do I
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, St. Croix County representatives have negotiated a labor agreement with the Health Center
Union, AFSCNM Local 2721 for the years 2011 and 2012; and
WIMREAS, all the terms of the labor agreement in effect for 2008 through 2010 become the terms of the
agreement for 2011 and 2012, except as modified by the attachment to this resolution; and
WIMREAS, the Administration Committee recommends approval of the agreement.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the labor agreement for
January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012 between St. Croix County and ATSCME Local 2721Union
is approved.
Offered by the Administration Committee
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
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❑ ❑ ❑ Ryan Sicard c� ,r
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Esther Wentz
Roger R,bholz — ------- ----
Lorin Sather
Sharon Norton-
Bauman
Buck Malick
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❑ ❑ ❑ Daryl Standafer
This Resolution was ado ted by the St. Croix County Board
Reviewed as to form on of Supervisors on Lu-'.Z J-3
Greg Timmerman, Corporation Counsel Cindy Campbdl,'County Clerk
SETTLEMENT OFFER
of
ST. CROIX COUNTY
to
LOCAL 2721, AFSCME
(HEALTH CARE CENTER)
June 22, 2011
All items shall remain as in the 2008 -2010 collective bargaining agreement except as
follows:
1. ARTICLE 2 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS, Section 2.01, subparagraph j - Delete the
phrase "provided such actions shall not result in the lay -off of bargaining unit
personnel' and add
T he County will meet and confer with the Union prior to subcontra
2. ARTICLE 3 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, Section 3.03 - Procedural Steps -
Delete Step 3 - Arbitration.
3. ARTICLE 3 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, Section 3.04 - Arbitration Decision -
Delete
4. ARTICLE 3 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, Section 3.05 Transcript - Delete
5. ARTICLE 4 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE, Section 4.02 - Just Cause
Notification - Delete
6. ARTICLE 4 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE, Section 4.04 - Personnel Records -
Delete third and fourth sentences:
7. ARTICLE 5 - PROBATION, Section 5.02 - Permanent Status and Rights - Delete
9. ARTICLE 7 - SENIORITY, Section 7.01 - Definition, first paragraph - Delete
second and third sentences:
able Nithin-the-ttffistHetion of the-individual bargaint-ng-ti,11LO
in this Agm- gent:
10. ARTICLE 7 - SENIORITY, Section 7.02 - Part-Time Employment Credit - Delete.
11. ARTICLE 7 - SENIORITY, Section 7.05 - Lay-Off - Revise first paragraph to read
as follows:
In the event it beeornela the Employer determines it is necessary to lay-off
employees for any reason, employees shall be laid off where in the classification
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and department in which the work reduction takes place, and in the 11 0
of seniorit by position, within each department or unit, as deerned 1 - t_
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the EmploM o n the basis of skills, abilities, and qualifications. A WK-4 empioyee
may btimp iior ernploytete, iffir-tv'le--sarne or lesser classification for w
s/he rneets-lte-neeessaFy qttaliflieeations to pefform the work. In the event the
Q I ounty determines that skill, ability, and qualifications are equal, seniority shall be
used as the tie-breaker.
12. ARTICLE 7 - SENIORITY, Section 7.06 - Recall - Revise first paragraph to read
as follows:
Employees shall be recalled from lay-off in the inverse order of their seniority lay -off
within classification provided that they have sufficient skills and abilityLes to perform
the work available.
13. ARTICLE 7 - SENIORITY, Section 7.08 - Notice of Termination - Delete second
sentence:
Failure to do -so- relay—result
I I soessed sa, etions and a-ftegafive
employment reeord.
14. ARTICLE 8 -JOB POSTINGS, Section 8.01 - Notice of Vacancy, first paragraph
- Delete second sentence:
The Em -1- ye —agrees 40 ulu Local president in a timely manner o
isior� ri�t to fill a vacancy.
Add a sentence which reads as follows:
Nothing shall prevent the Employer from advertising the vacancy and/or soliciting
outside applications.
15. ARTICLE 8 - JOB POSTINGS, Section 8.04 - Job Assignment - Delete first and
second paragraphs.
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16. ARTICLE 8 - JOE POSTINGS, Section 8.04 - Job Assignment - . Revise third
paragraph to read as follows:
The Employer may
shall fill the position by selecting any -othef the most skilled, able, and qualified
applicant{-s In the event the County
when determines that the skill ability and qualifications of two or more fiffal
applicants ar e stantially equal seniorit ry shall be the tie-
breaker
17. ARTICLE 8 - JOB POSTINGS, Section 8.05 - Trial Period - Revise first paragraph
to read as follows:
If the Ssuccessful applicants is a member of the bargaining unit, s /he shall serve a
trial and training period of up to sixty (60) workdays depenudinug U job to b~
during which the Counter may return that individual to his or her prior p osition. The
length of the trial and training period shall be consistent with the fob to be filled and
shall be uniform within classifications.
18. ARTICLE 12 - HOLIDAYS, Section 12.01 - Recognized Holidays - Revise
introductory paragraph to read as follows:
The Employer recognizes the following as paid holidays for all full -time ttrit
employees:
19. ARTICLE 12 - HOLIDAYS, Section 12.01 Recognized Holidays, first
paragraph - Delete effective July 1, 2011, "Martin Luther King Day ", "President's
Day ", Friday after Thanksgiving" and revise "Christmas Eve Day" to a one -half day.
20. ARTICLE 12 - HOLIDAYS, Section 12.03 - Determining Part -tame Allocation -
Delete
21. ARTICLE 13 - PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO), Section 13.02 - Multiplier - Add a
new second paragraph which provides:
The multiplier for those hired on or after July 1, 2011:
Years of Service Multiplier Used
0 - 46 .0885
7 5 - 9 .1077
11" -3415 .1173
3 55— V9- .1269
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41. ARTICLE 13 - PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO), Section 13.06 - Annual PTO
Options - Delete second paragraph:
Also at this time the employee ean ta J1L k 48) hotirs (full-tirme) OF
twenty-four(24) hours,. A-L1111V uuvid s he r PTE) aeeoumt and eonvert itto
22. ARTICLE 13 - PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO), Section 13.07 - Termination in
Good Standing - Revise second paragraph to read as follows:
Effective dFanw 2009 July 1. 2011 when an employee retires (defined as
accepting WRS benefits), St. Croix County will provide a vehicle for union
employees who meet WRS retirement guidelines (as defined by the agfeeffmnt
aMi 1U %-A UIA B%junty) to capture 109% 50% of their long-
term sick leave bank.
23. ARTICLE 13 - PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO), Section 13.11 - Probationary
Period - Delete.
24, ARTICLE 14 - HEALTH INSURANCE, Section 14.01 - Terms of Coverage -
Revise to read as follows:
Two health plan RVIall bu emp lo y ees-. To be eligible for the
health insurance coverage, the employee must be working an average of twenty
(20) or more hours per week in a regular position. Effective January 1, 2012
C11K - - - j th - kind of coverage they
Eemployees shall determine which vera
option they w t- -
desire: family limited family, or single. was upon
a eornposite rate.
Unless otheMise stated, the following infoFrnation will apply to both healtitlAaft
options.
25. ARTICLE 14 - HEALTH INSURANCE, Section 14.02 -Contribution Rates Revise
to read as follows:
For full-time employees working an average of thirty-five (35) or more hours per
week, the employer will pay ninety percent (90%) of the total monthly health
insurance premium; the employee will pay ten percent (10)%) of the total monthly
health insurance premium.
A successor agreement may include terms to provide for retroactive payment of
insurance contributions. The County may, at its options, decide not to withhold
payment for the premiums. No employee shall make any claims against the County
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for additional compensation in lieu of his /her cost of coverage because s /he does
not qualify for the family plan.
Plan Option 1 V VVOIIIGIL;I'� } 2009, etnild 201
Employee d 'fug ee=paysr are as follows:
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$5.00 per seFiption
Employee edelieal me as follows�
Offiee Galls $10.00
not admitted)
There will be a $200.00 annual G=pa per poliey for offiee visits.
Plan Option 2 k Availcable cas, of 2009)
$0.00 per mail-in preseription
The in-network Plan -j-d MAL is $1500 for
Onee the - VIII - 51 - 1 UeUU%OL M 100% of Cal
expenses exeep"
Employees who eleet to peftieipate in Gption 2 for plan year 2009 will-Feeeiv"
2 V 10 the eredit will be $1300.
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The Employer shall select the health insurance plan design after receiving input
from the Health Insurance Advisory Committee.
The county health insurance policy will reflect the state of Wisconsin mandated
benefits for mental, nervous, drug and alcohol treatment. Currently those are:
$7,000 per member inpatient
$2,000 per member outpatient
$3,000 per member transitional
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26. ARTICLE 14 - HEALTH INSURANCE, Section 14.04 = Carrier Change - Revise
to read as follows:
The Employer may, from time to time, change the insurance carrier, plan design, or
self-fund its health care program, so long as thleberiffifit Fernain substantially e
provided it has received the input of the Health Insurance Advisory Committee.
37. ARTICLE 14 - HEALTH INSURANCE, Section 14.05 - Spouses Employed by
County - Delete existing language and replace with the following:
in the event both husband and wife are employed by the Gounty, only one of the
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two shiall be-efigible 'Iff-the - ' lealthins-urcaanee plan, and the Gounty will pay
full prerniurn. he eleetion as to whieh, spotise will carry the coverage shall
determined by the 'L _01 I IP10ye s. Should one employee leave employment with
the Gounty for any reason (terim, flination, leave-of absenee, lay-off , etc.), the policy
will transfer to the-Feffl( ' . . - . �e. The employee would then be liable for his/
share of th - I payment.
If both spouses are employed by the County, limited family or family coverage will
be in the name of the spouse who was first employed by the County unless another
approach is required (g the spouse born earlier in the calendar year carries the
coverage in their name). In the alternative, the employees could choose to have
two single policies or limited family coverage.
27. ARTICLE 15 - WISCONSIN RETIREMENT - Revise to read as follows:
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Effective July 1201 Tthe Employefe agrees to pay the ern- I ruffe 0 one-
half of the total actuarially required contribution to the Wisconsin Retirement System
Program.
28, ARTICLE 17 - OVERTIME, Section 17.01 - Overtime Compensation - Revise to
read as follows:
Effective July 1, 201 Tthe Employer agrees to pay time and one-half (1 1 /2) their
hourly rate of pay for all time worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day-and1or
forty (40) hours per week, The Employer reserves the right to switch to an eight 8
and eighty (80) system by which it would agree to pay time and one-half (1 Y2 the
employee's hourly rate of pay for all time worked in excess of eight (8) hours in a
day or in excess of eighty (80) hours biweekly. All tirne off with pay shall be
eonsidered as tirne worked for eornputation purposes. With the "a of the
Employer, employees rnay-be ereuditeu I COMPellSaILOry tiffle and one-half (I
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11.11 Pay4n-ll Oil F Cl Y VUL. (Empl with compensatory time will
continue to have that accumulated time and can use it as if it were vacation or paid
time off.
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29. ARTICLE 21 - FAIR EMPLOYMENT - Delete.
38. ARTICLE 22 - LIFE AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE, Section 22.01 -
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Terms of Coverage - Replac "Empleyer's-with "Employee's" in both paragraphs
1 and 2, effective July 1, 2011.
31. ARTICLE 26 - DURATION, Section 26.01 - Revise first paragraph to read as
follows:
This Agreement, inclusive of the foregoing Articles and subsequent appendices and
exhibits, shall be binding and in full force and effect from January 1, 208OI 1 through
December 31, 20+612.
32. ARTICLE 26'- DURATION, Section 26.01 - Revise third paragraph to read as
follows:
Either party desiring to negotiate over changes for a successor Labor Agreement
shall submit its proposed changes by no later than September 1, 20"12. If neither
party submits proposed changes for a successor Labor Agreement, this Agreement
shall constitute the Labor Agreement for calendar year 20-11-11
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33. ARTICLE 26 - DURATION, Section 26.04, Bargaining Representatives, first
paragraph - Dele the phrase "and one (1) alternate".
34. APPENDIX - NURSING HOME UNION, Section 8 -Weekend Agreement- Delete.
35. APPENDIX - NURSING HOME UNION, Section 9 - Premium Pay - Delete
effective July 1, 2011.
39. APPENDIX - NURSING HOME UNION, Section 10 - Easter Holiday - Delete
effective July 1, 2011.
36. APPENDIX - NURSING HOME UNION, Section 11 - Additional PTO Payout -
Delete effective July 1, 2011.
40. SIDELETTER. - Create a new Sideletter:
PEOPLE Deduction. If it is easy to administer, the County will agree to the
AFSCIVIE request to make payroll deductions for PEOPLE.
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