HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008 (14) RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. CROIX COUNTY
AND THE AFSCME HIGHWAY UNION FOR 2008 - 2010
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St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, St. Croix County representatives have negotiated a labor agreement with the
AFSCME Highway Union for the years 2008 through 2010; and
WHEREAS, all the terms of the labor agreement in effect for 2006 through 2007 become
the terms of the agreement for 2008 through 2010, except as modified by the attachment to this
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Finance 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, 2008 through December 31, 2010 between St. Croix County and the
AFSCME Highway Union is approved.
Offered by the Finance Committee.
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT SUPERVISOR SIG E ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Stan Krueger 11 v ❑ ❑ Esther Wentz
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® ❑ ❑ ❑ Clarence Malick 14.4 /,r'
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Daryl Standafer
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Tom Caflisch 7
This Resolution was adopted by the St. Croix County Board
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Greg Timmerman, Corporation Counsel Cindy Campbell,nty Clerk
• STATE OF WISCONSIN
COUNTY OF ST. CROIX
1, Cindy Campbell, St. Croix
County Clerk, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
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County's offer to all AFSCME bargaining units:
1. Bereavement Leave
To make all AFSCME units the same the following changes will be made and the words
up to will be eliminated:
Relative of Ee GGSS HWY HSUN HCUN
Spouse 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days
Child 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days
Step Child 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days
Father 5 days 5 days 5 days 5 days
Mother 5 days 5 da s 5 days 5 days
Step Father 5 days POOW 5 days 5 days
Step Mother 5 days ,- f z'' 5 days 5 days
Father of Spouse 3 days 3 days 3 days 3 days
Mother of
Spouse 3 da s 3 days 3 days 3 da s
Sister 5 days
Brother �. 5 days 4 w * ®�
Grandchild 3 days 3 days 3 days 3 days
Son -in -law 3 days 3 days 3 days 3 days
Daughter -in -law 3 days 3 days 3 days 3 clays
Sister of Spouse 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day
Brother of
Spouse 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day
Grandparent 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day
2. 3 year contract with the following wage offer
1/1/08 2%
1/1/09 2%
1/1/10 2%
3. Health Insurance
An optional plan will be developed for 2009. If agreement on the optional
insurance plan is in place by July 1, 2008 then the following additional wage increase
will be given to employees:
7/1/08 1%
7/1/09 1%
7/1/10 1%
The plan will be optional in 2009 but all employees must move to this plan by open
enrollment in 2010 for coverage in 2011.
Tentative Agreements
St. Croix County
For a 2008 -2011
Highway Agreement
Proposed additions are indicated by underlining;
Proposed deletions are indicated by strikeout.
1. ARTICLE 5— PROBATION, Section 5.01- Revise last paragraph as follows (for
clarification purposes):
Probationary employees may not post for position changes pursuant to Article 8
of this Agreement; however they may apply, without rights, through the general
recruitment process.
2. ARTICLE 6 - -HOURS OF WORK, CLASSIFICATION, PAY, Section 6/06-
Part -time Benefits- Correct reference in second paragraph by changing "Section 14.03"
to "Section 14.04 ".
3. ARTICLE 7— SENIORITY— Section 7.01, Definition- Revise first paragraph as
follows:
Union seniority means an employee's total length of service in the bargaining
unit. Union seniority is used for purposes of posting rights and bumping rights.
Union seniority is only applicable within the jurisdiction of the individual
bargaining units in this Agreement. - . - . - - - - . - , _ _
4. ARTICLE 13— PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO), Section 13.09- Restrictions-
Revise last sentence of last paragraph, as follows:
Review the applicable Union Appendix or departmental rules to determine
specific restrictions.
5. ARTICLE 13— PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO), Add new Section 13.12 as
follows:
Probationary period. An employee who does not successfully complete his /her
probationary period is not eligible for a pay -out of PTO upon termination.
6. ARTICLE 13— PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO), Section 13.04 PTO
Accumulation. The PTO accumulation of hours cannot exceed 320 hours for a full -time
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employee and 240 hours for a part-time employee. Full -time employment is defined as
working an average of 35 or more hours per week; part-time is defined as working an
average of 20 to 34.9 hours per week.
Anytime the total number of accrued PTO hours is in excess of what is permitted, the
excess hours are automatically subtracted from the total and the employee remains at 320
hours (full -time) or 240 hours (part- time). These excess hours will be automatically
added to the employee's long term sick bank.
6. ARTICLE 14— HEALTH INSURANCE, Section 14.03, An alternative health plan
option for 2009 coverage will be developed and included.
7. ARTICLE 23- DURATION, Section 23.04- Bargaining Representatives - Revise first
paragraph as follows:
The County shall be represented by a committee and /or representative(s) of its
choice. In addition to any designated AFSCME staff representative(s), the Union
shall be represented by up to two (2) employee representatives per bargaining
unit.
8. ARTICLE 25— DIRECT DEPOSIT, Add the following:
All employees will be paid by direct deposit effective 07/01/08.
9. LANGUAGE CLEANUP:
Replace any reference to Personnel Department with Human Resources
Department. Replace any reference to Personnel Director with Human Resources
Administrator.
10. WAGE GRID- Revise as follows:
*Shift differential: Employees regularly scheduled to commence work after
3:15pm or before 7:00 am shall receive a premium of twenty cents ($.20) per
hour. This shall not apply when working a 4 x 10 schedule which starts prior to
7:00 am.
11. Eliminate Foreman Sideletter
12. Payment for hazmat endorsement
For positions requiring hazmat endorsement the County will pay $100 for up to 4
ees to cover the cost.
13. Posting Language
ARTICLE 8 —JOB POSTINGS
SECTION 8.04 JOB ASSIGNMENT. The posted position shall be assigned to the
bargaining unit employee with the greatest seniority provided that such employee meets
all of the stated qualifications for the position.
If there are no qualified applicants among current bargaining unit employees, the
Employer may recall qualified employee(s) on lay -off, if any.
If there are no qualified bargaining unit employee applicants, the Employer may fill the
position by selecting any other qualified applicant(s). County employees will receive
preference in selection when two or more final applicants are determined to be
substantially equal.
If selected employee retrocedes within the allowable ten (10) days or the Employer
returns the employee to their position within the allowable trial period of up to sixty
(60) days, the position shall be offered to the next qualified applicant from the
original posting. After the sixty (60) days trial period, the position shall be reposted
if it becomes vacant.