UEA Bargaining Update - June 17, 2008
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Dear UEA Members,
Despite published information to the contrary, there is no tentative agreement re: the calendar or any negotiated days off, other than those mandated by the MISD County Common Calendar. As of this date, MLK Day remains a subject of bargaining.The bargaining team remains committed to achieving a fair and equitable contract for UEA members. We have had over 25 meetings as a team, including multiple days of training, attending the MEA bargaining conference, and listening to special interest groups throughout the district. We have read the responses on every single survey that was submitted by the membership. Additionally, we have met at the table with the UCS team on April 4, April 22, May 13, May 15, May 19, June 2, and June 16. We will be bargaining again on June 16, and have arranged future bargaining dates in July and August.
As was discussed with building reps last week, no settlement will be reached by the end of the school year, including agreement on a calendar. If a calendar is agreed upon during the summer, you will be notified of the date to report to work. If no agreement is reached, the district has the authority to set the return date for students. That date will be Tuesday, September 2, per state law.
Please remember that the current agreement expires on June 30. This means that current provisions, such as OYO, will not necessarily be in place. We understand that many of you have questions. We will address all issues at our general membership meeting in August.
Throughout the summer we urge you to visit ueaonline.org to stay informed on bargaining progress and to pay attention to updates from the crisis committee. Maintain communication with the phone tree and reading your email over the summer. A general membership meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21 at 10:00 the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Hall in Madison Heights. It is crucial that all UEA members attend this meeting.
President's Message - June 11, 2008
Please read the latest message from UEA President David Kenewell. It can be found under the "Leadership Messages" menu on the left.
MEA encourages service credit purchase before June 30 to avoid penalties
MEA members who wish to buy service credit so they can retire early need to make the purchase by June 30 to avoid penalties imposed by new state legislation.
Current MEA members who have satisfied the minimum service credit requirement to receive a pension, as well as the minimum age requirement, are eligible to receive the maximum health insurance premium benefit—the state pays 90 percent of the school employee’s health care costs, the employee pays 10 percent...
2nd Annual UEA 5k Run / 1 Mile Fitness Walk
Register online at www.signmeup.com or download and mail a copy of the form.
