ratification 2012
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RATIFICATION 2012. 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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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