ratification 2012

RATIFICATION2012

Overview

During negotiations, which spanned a time period of almost two years, the Team amended 31 of 37 Articles and added additional Articles. At the same time, resisting concession that the Judicial Branch attempted to gain during the process.

Overview

Almost all Articles had Substantive Changes 3 new Articles were added Many Articles had Ministerial/Scrivener

Changes 5 Articles kept the current contract language

I. Substantive & MinisterialChanges

Appeal Procedure Administrative Leave Annual Leave Assignment/Reassignment Association Representation Association Rights Basic Work Week

I. Substantive & Ministerial Changes

(cont.) Cost of Living Disciplinary or Adverse Action Dues and Deductions Duties & Responsibilities Employee Records & Rights Grievance Procedure Holidays

I. Substantive & Ministerial Changes

(cont.) Layoffs Longevity Computation & Compensation Other Leave Performance Evaluation Recognition & Unit Description Reduction in Hours Resignation

I. Substantive & Ministerial Changes

(cont.) Sick Leave Training Travel & Mileage Duration

Appeal Procedure

Final decision in Supreme Court requested by management No – it will remain with the Appeals Board

Wanted to overturn decision that Appeals Board awards/grievance procedure – no precedential effect

Administrative Leave

Scrivener changes Addition of part time employees on a prorated

basis of budgeted hours If excessive, review prorationExample:

Part time employees scheduled for 20 hours entitled to 3 days off per year 20/37.5=.5x3=1.5

Annual Leave

Inclusion of part time employees on a prorated basis. If exceeds than request for review can be made to Manager of Operations

Same calculation provisions for part time employees

Assignment/Reassignment

Any court monitor/Assistant reassigned to a new division will have 21 days notice

Inclusion of Circuit Courts

Association Representation

Confidential space Employees entitled to 24 hour notice of

disciplinary meeting, except in extraordinary circumstances.

Association Rights

Preparation time was maintained at 6 employees. However, possible past practice was eliminated

Basic Work Week

Full Time = 37 ½ hours -No full time employee shall be converted to part time without consent”

Inclusion of part time employees – as posted with 90 days notice

Elimination of reference to rules

Basic Work Week (cont.)

Break Periods-occur halfway through start/end of shift and meal time. 15 minutes for each work period of more than 3 hours.

Meal Periods-employees working 5+ hours shall be entitled to no less than ½ hour no more than 1 hour meal break

Cost of Living

Fringe Benefits: Section 19.8.1 of State Contact $20 per pay period for employees with salaries less

than $33,000.00 $40 per pay period for employees with salaries more

than $33,000.00 up to $45,000.00 $60 per pay period for employees with salaries more

than $45,000.00 Part time employees with 30+ hours per week shall

be prorated If legislation applies to judicial branch, the parties will

collectively figure it out

Cost of Living (cont.)

Salaries: No change (only classified employees to receive steps)

In future – if legislation applies, the parties will collectively figure it out

Reclassifications: 120 days required for individual position 150 days require for several positions

Disciplinary or Adverse Action

Cannot demote for disciplinary reasons Added 2 items to actions that may result in disciplinary action:

“(18)Knowingly provide case or court file relation information to persons or entities not entitled to that information or to persons or entities outside of standard or customary procedures; or(19) notwithstanding any of the above, violating employee standards of conduct, which recognizes that:Every position in the Judicial Branch is a public trust. Employees must conduct themselves in a manner which will uphold the dignity and integrity of the Judicial Branch. Employees must observe standards of fidelity and diligence appropriate to their position the Judicial Branch.

Disciplinary and Adverse Action (cont.)

Initiate adverse action if Unsatisfactory performance Performance Evaluation

Dues Deductions

Management wanted to eliminate fair share -No!

Duties & Responsibilities

Added: Part time employees Juvenile Intake Officer Call Center Representative I Call Center Representative II Call Center Representative III

Employee Records & Rights

Notified within 3 business days of completion and determination of disciplinary matter.

Grievance Procedure

Scrivener Clarified Judicial Branch on beginning Step II

Grievance Maintained provision by outside arbitrator and

grievance procedure after appeal procedure for contract interpretation

Holidays

Inclusion of part time employees

Layoffs

Scrivener Less then 7 years based on 8 lists Affected employee(s) shall receive at least 21

days notice All layoffs shall be “equally apportioned” Beyond 7 years – 2 seniority lists: full time &

part time

Layoffs (cont.)

Post vacant bargaining unit positions on the 1st and 15th of each month for after external recruitment

Laid off full time employees on recall list have right of first refusal for converted positions over laid off part time employees

Timely period for interest in a posted position is 10 with days of posting

Must report to work within 15 days after employee is recalled to work

Longevity Computation & Compensation

Proration for part time employees not participating in the NHRS

Calculation same as Annual Leave and Administrative Leave

Other Leave

FMLA Management required to notify employee

within 5 business days of changes

Performance Evaluation

If evaluation is less than satisfactory, it will include a list of individuals whose input was considered in the development of the evaluation

Recognition & Unit Description

Added: Juvenile Intake Officer Call Center Representative I Call Center Representative II Call Center Representative III Part time employees in all recognize

classifications

Reduction in Hours

Removed furloughs Left personal days

Resignation

Scrivener Retiring employee shall be paid within 60

days as opposed to 90 days

Sick Leave

Scrivener Inclusion of part time employees 6 days of entitlement to bereavement leave

or dependent illness leave with no loss of bonus leave

Training

Court monitor/assistants keep current contract language

All other employees have a minimum of 3 days training

Travel & Mileage

Scrivener Administrative authority shall submit within 5

days of receipt, employee shall be paid within 21 days

Duration

June 30, 2012 with evergreen

II. New Articles

Miscellaneous Blood Donations Civic Duties Community Service Inclement Weather

Political Activity Probation

Political Activity

Can’t hold elected office or executive board position

Addition of Right of Public speech

Probationary Period

6 month probation for newly appointed or reappointed

Reappointed ≠ Recalled 3 month probation promoted or demoted

employees or employee recalled or hired to a materially different position

Cross reference – requested rights

IV. Current Contract Language

Bi-Weekly Pay Period Consultation and Labor Management

Committee Management Prerogatives and Rights Merit Advancement Notices Separability