2007 - 2009 Contract Negotiations Log
Collective Bargaining Committee/Negotiation Team
Executive Board Members:
Chris Hickey, Executive Vice-President (Team)
Diane Davis, Recording Secretary (Committee)
Attorney/Consultants:
William Sheehan, Natalie Carraway & Edward Greene - SGCGJ, LLP
Michael Axelrod, Esq.
Collective Bargaining Committee Collective Bargaining Team
Peter Shanagher, Sing Sing
Glen Masner, Mohawk
Steve McKeel, Wende
Nick Kogut, Watertown
Courtney Nixon, Sing Sing
Tom Sawyer, Cap. Police Comm.*
Art Jolley, Bare Hill
Paul Murray, Coxsackie
Karen Terry, SSO West
Wilson Chapman, Great Meadow
David Viddivo, Greene*
Chris Cymerman, Lakeview**
This team preserves the spirit of the NYSCOPBA Constitution and By Laws- Article IV - Reservations of Member's Rights - "the right to negotiating teams which fairly reflect the composition of the bargaining units which they represent".
*August 2007 joined team
** August 2008 EA elected to team
August 2009 Elected Bargining committe
Bill Beach- 08/13/09 Elected (Sullivan)
Scott Carpenter - 08/13/09 Elected (Mid-State)
John Fariss- 08/13/09 Elected (Moriah)
John Harmon- 08/13/09 Elected (CNYPC)
Tom Mulhern- 08/13/09 Elected (Cayuga)
Courtney Nixon- 08/13/09 Elected (Sing Sing)
January 27, 2010 - Pre Shift Briefing -Item #6 of the 2007/2009 Interest Arbitration Award is being referred back the Panel -
see attached letter.
January 12, 2010 - A survey will be mailed to the membership seeking their input for our next round of negotiations.
The survey must be returned no later than close of business January 29, 2010, for consideration at February 1 & 2,
meeting of the newly elected Collective Bargaining Committee.
January 11, 2010 Contract has been ratified completing this round of contract negotiations. Vote tally: Arbitration eligible- Yes 4,281, No 974, Void 2. Non-Arbitration eligible- Yes 1.005, No 77, Void 2. The passage of the contract allows us to begin the next round of negotiations.
December 21, 2009 -
Contract Update - Agreement signed
Law Enforcement Contract Mailing and Retro Calculations
Corrections Contract Mailing
Time line for Ratification Vote
Absentee Ballot Information
Nov 25, 2009 - Representatives from NYSCOPBA and GOER met today for ongoing contract negotiations. NYSCOPBA has accepted the proposal from GOER dealing with compensatory elements for the Law Enforcement unit and accepted the GOER proposal for non-compensatory items for all NYSCOPBA members. Specific language is being prepared at this time and the following is the outline of the process.
The accepted proposals will be forwarded to the collective bargaining committee on December 9, 2009 for their recommendation, which will be forwarded to the Executive Board on December 15, 2009.
The Executive Assembly will receive the recommendation on December 16, 2009 for action to accept or decline to reach a tentative agreement.
Nov 23, 2009 - NYSCOPBA met with representatives from GOER today and reviewed their proposals for the Law Enforcement Unit relating to monetary compensation, as well as the proposals for all members for non-compensatory items.
NYSCOPBA has submitted a counter proposal to GOER. We will meet on the 25th of November to continue negotiations.
We will issue another update following the meeting on November 25th.
Nov 19, 2009 NYSCOPBA Negotiating Team met today to discuss strategy for meetings scheduled with GOER November 23 and November 25th (If Needed)
The Goal is to resolve the compensaory issues for the Law Enforcement Unit and Non Compensatory for Both Law Enforcement and Corrections.
Nov 12, 2009 NYSCOPBA Has scheduled two contract negotiating meeting dates. NYSCOPBA will meet with the State on Nov 23,2009 and Nov 25th, 2009
Oct 01, 2009 -NYSCOPBA's Post Arbitration Hearing Brief
July 29, 2009- The NYS Comptrollers office has notified us of tentative payment dates- Read President Rowe's letter.
July 28, 2009- Negotiation meeting update- There was no meaningful movement on an agreement and the meeting for 7/29/09 was canceled.
July 24, 2009- Negotiation dates set- Read President Rowe's letter
July 16, 2009 - Paybill Implementation Process - Read Memo from President Rowe
July 15, 2009 - Governor signs Paybill
July 10, 2009 -Senate Passes PayBill -Read Memo From President Rowe
July 1, 2009 - Governor Rejects Senate Actions of June 30th - Read Memo from President Rowe
June 30, 2009 - Paybill passes the Senate - Read Memo from President Rowe
June 25, 2009 - NYSCOPBA & GOER met today to discuss unresolved contract issues (monetary for Law Enforcement and non-monetary for both groups). There was some discussion on time frames to be covered - 2 year or the 4 year that was the States original proposal. This will be discussed further at our meeting scheduled for July 15, 2009.
June 22, 2009 - Arbitration Paybill passes the Assembly - Read Memo from President Here
June 17, 2009 - Arbitration Pay Bill sent to the Legislature - Read Pay Bill Memo here
June 10th 2009 - Confirmed Dates for NON monetary and L/E Group Monetary Contract Negotiations
- GOER prepares pay bill language
- Pay bill sent to Division of Budget for appropriations language
- Pay bill sent to Executive Counsel (Governor) for review
- Pay bill sent to legislature for passage (there at least 3 days - June 22, 2009 is the last day of session)
- Pay bill sent to the Governor for signature
- Pay bill sent to Comptrollers office to be implemented
April 24, 2009 - Transcripts of the April 6, 2009 and April 8, 2009 hearings have been received. This completes the documentation of the public portion of the Interest Arbitration process.
The Executive Session portion of the process began on April 20, 2009. Meetings of the panel during this portion of the process are ongoing until the award is finalized.
We expect the next contract update will be posted upon receipt of the award.
Please continue to check back from time to time. We appreciate your continued patience and support.
April 14, 2009 - The First Interest Arbitration Executive Session is scheduled for April 20, 2009.
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March 17, 2009 - An additional date of April 8, 2009 has been added at the Desmond Hotel to conduct testimony and/or Executive Session of the panel.
March 16, 2009 - State Worker's Compensation Proposals and support arguments were presented by Linda Boettner, GOER and Daniel Martuscello, III., DOCS. Our attorney, Edward Greene did an outstanding job of cross examination.
Our next hearing date is scheduled for April 6, 2009 at the Best Western Souverign. It is anticipated that the state will attempt to finish it's presentation regarding the Ability to pay; Health Insurance and Costing.
We will keep you updated on both future hearing dates if necessary and of course dates scheduled for the panel to hold Executive Session.
March 12, 2009 -Nicholas Vagianelis, Director of Classification and Compensation presented State Exhibit #18 - Describing the methods which are utilized to determine grade and salary.
March 4, 2009 - Colonel Frank Christensen, New York State Police testified on behalf of GOER. DOCS Deputy Commissioner Lucien Leclaire also testified for GOER. Transcripts of state witness testimony will also be posted to the website as they are received from the stenographer.
An additional hearing date has been scheduled for April 6, 2009. Should the date be necessary for cross examination, it will be utilized by the Panel for Executive Session.
February 26, 2009 - Gary Simpson, Esq. made the opening statement on behalf of the State. Seren Hrachian, Associate Director GOER gave testimony regarding the State's position on NYSCOPBA proposals. Attached is the State's agenda and those testifying on behalf of the State for the currently scheduled hearings.
February 25, 2009 - NYSCOPBA completed it Arbitration Presentation today with Edward Greene, Esq. presenting Book #12 - Worker's Compensation and William Sheehan, Esq. presenting Book #11 - NYSCOPBA Justification of Proposals. Chris Hickey gave additional testimony in support of NYSCOPBA's Equipment Purchase/Maintenance Proposal. The State will begin their presentation on 02/26/09.
February 10, 2009 - NYSCOPBA Books #11 & #12 were entered into the record. NYSCOPBA presented testimony from nine individuals regarding some of the specialized duties & responsibilities of Correctional Officers.
1. Nicki Kogut, CO - Watertown - 27 years - CIU Team Leader
2. Mark Maternowski, Sgt. - Gowanda - 23 years - Sex Offender Program
3. Leo Dickerman, CO - Main Office - 26.5 years - Significant Exposure (TB)
4. Dick Golden, CO - Attica - 27 years - Special Treatment Program
5. Dave Conney, Sgt. - Mohawk - NIK and ION Screening
6. Mike Jones, CO - Downstate - 30 years - CERT, WTO
7. Tom DeGroff, CO - Great Meadow - 30 years - F/S
8. Alec Saddlemire, CO - Coxsackie - 27 years - On the job injury
9. Tom Fleming, CO - Camp Georgetown - 21 years - BERT, CISM significant exposure (HIV)
Next Meeting scheduled for February 25, 2009 - it is anticipated that the NYSCOPBA presentation will be completed during the a.m. portion of this meeting.
Next Meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2009.
December 23, 2008 - NYSCOPBA's Opening Statement as delivered by William Sheehan, Esq. Testimony was also given by Donn Rowe, President; Chris Hickey, Exec. VP; Dave Viddivo, Sgt.'s Liaison. Their testimony will be contained in the officials transcripts to be posted at a later date.
October 14, 2008 - Arbitrator Selchick has coordinated hearing dates. It was agreed by both parties, that they may or may not require all 10 dates prior to executive sessions by the panel.
NYSCOPBA will present case and witnesses on the following dates:
December 22, 2008; January 28, 2009; February 3, 5 & 9, 2009
GOER will present case and witnesses on the following dates:
February 25 & 26, 2009; March 4, 12 & 16, 2009
October 10, 2008 -On October 08, 2008 The Executive Assembly Unanimously accepted the Negotiating team's recommendation to substitute Natalie Carraway as our panel member.
October 1, 2008 - The Negotiating Team met today to discuss and act on an unforeseen situation. Due to personal health issues, our panel member Michael Axelrod may not be able to participate fully in all future hearings. It is his recommendation that we substitute Natalie Carraway, Esq. of Sheehan Greene Carraway Golderman & Jacques, LLP as our panel member. * Your Negotiating Team has unanimously accepted Mike's recommendation. Mike will continue to advise us and participate in our arbitration process. No additional costs shall be incurred due to this substitution.
The Negotiating Team recommendation will now be made to the Executive Board and Executive Assembly for final approval at their meetings scheduled next week.
* A panel member from the same firm arguing the case is not unique to NYSCOPBA; they are both advocates on our behalf.
September 22, 2008 - Interest Arbitration Panel Chairman, Jeffrey Selchick has scheduled a conference for October 14, 2008 that will be attended by the arbitration panel members and the representatives of NYSCOPBA and the State. The purpose of the conference is to discuss the schedule for the arbitration hearings and to address various administrative and procedural matters, including the issues to be decided by the panel, the evidence to be produced, the probable number of witnesses, and other preliminary matters.
September 4, 2008 - NYSCOPBA and State Proposals posted on the NYSCOPBA website along with the Petition to Arbitration and State response.
September 4, 2008 - Today NYSCOPBA and GOER conferenced with Monte Klein of PERB to try to resolve Improper Practice charges filed by both parties on several issues regarding the Petition to Arbitration filed by NYSCOPBA on June 26, 2008 and the Employer Response to same filed on July 18, 2008. Tentative agreement was reached on all but two issues. Article 12 and the proposed NYSCOPBA Annuity. We anticipate a response regarding the unresolved issues by September 25, 2008.
August 25, 2008 - Conference scheduled for September 4, 2008 at PERB to hear NYSCOPBA IP against GOER regarding Interest Arbitration Petition. See Attached Letter
August 11, 2008 - Official PERB documents designating the Interest Arbitration Panel
August 6, 2008- Public Member of the Arbitration Panel Shall be Jeffery M Selchick
Hearing dates shall be coordinated among all parties shortly.See attached letter and strike off list
Note: Challenges do not stop the process from moving forward.
July 23, 2008 – NYSCOPBA challenges two proposals in GOER’s July 18, 2008 response.
July 21, 2008 - NYSCOPBA requests list from PERB for the purpose of selecting a public panel member. Advises PERB that Michael Axelrod will be NYSCOPBA panel member.
July 18, 2008 - GOER files response to NYSCOPBA Petition to Arbitration listing its proposals and designating John V. Currier, Deputy Director of GOER as the State panel member.
July 15, 2008- GOER files deficient IP challenging three NYSCOPBA Arbitration Petition proposals.
July 15, 2008 - Executive Board meeting - Chris Hickey, Executive Vice President officially assumes the Negotiating Team Executive Board position held by outgoing President Larry Flanagan.
July 2, 2008
Petition has been filed - we can anticipate GOER response on or about July 18th.
May 28, 2008
Negotiation Team and GOER met with Richard A Curreri, Director of the Office of Conciliation. Both sides gave an overview of their proposals and positions. Director Curreri informed both sides that the State would make a monetary proposal to NYSCOPBA at the next mediation meeting scheduled for June 13, 2008.
May 5, 2008
Mediation dates have been scheduled for May 28, 2008 & June 13, 2008 (Please be advised that the Mediator may schedule up to three meetings).
April 25, 2008
Mediator appointed to our impasse
April 11, 2008
Declaration of Impasse
April 2, 2008
Impasse letter sent to membership
March 26, 2008
At the negotiation session held on 3/26/08, your Negotiation Team unanimously agreed to file a Declaration of Impasse with PERB, the necessary documents will be filed within the next few days.
In the very near future, we will be sending a membership mailing which will contain more details.
March 7, 2008
GOER presented their Worker's Compensation proposal -included was the Comptroller's Study and Recommendations to curb non inmate related injury claims. There was no agreement on this issue.
March 6, 2008
GOER gave a presentation on the approximate cost and percentage of payroll for some, but not all NYSCOPBA proposals.
(Example: Article 11.8 - Pre shift briefing -$29.4 Million is 2.57% of payroll.) Mr. Decker joined us for this meeting and will be involved in a sub-committee to review all data provided.
March 4, 2008
At the recommendation of the Negotiating Committee/Team, the Executive Board unanimously retained Mr.. Kevin Decker, Decker Economics and Dr. Amy McCarthy, McCarthy, McCarthy Consulting. Dr. McCarthy will conduct a compensation analysis of the states contiguous to New York. Mr. Decker will provide an ability to pay analysis and will evaluate and verify the State's cost estimates. (Motion requires support of Executive Assembly and will be on April 8 & 9, 2008 agenda. Estimated cost per consultant $17,500 to $22,500 range.)
February 15, 2008
Health Benefits Sub committee met for second time. GOER has withdrawn several initial proposals.
NYSCOPBA New subparagraph 13.7 – Physical Fitness Promotion Program – Employees will be reimbursed annually (up to $500) for receipted membership in a gym, athletic program or club. Participation in a program shall be completely voluntary.
NYSCOPBA Wellness Incentive Pilot Program – New – The parties will jointly develop a pilot program that will offer monetary and other incentives for voluntary lifestyle behaviors that tend to promote and increase physical and mental health (such as non-smoking, exercise, weight control etc.).
NYSCOPBA presented supporting documents substantiating such programs are beneficial to both employers and employees.
February 6, 2008
Article 16 (Holiday Pay)
16.1 Option
Provide employees who are required to work on a holiday with eight hours of vacation accruals on the books in addition to their premium pay. (Eliminates the either/or which currently exists)
16.5 Definition
Include a new holiday "Law Enforcement Recognition Day" during the month of May. - NEW
Article 22 (Safe Working Conditions)
Delete Article 22.5, thereby permitting grievances arising under Article 22 to be subject to arbitration pursuant to Article 7.1(a) with the exception of those grievances which challenge staffing and/or post closings.
Article 23 (Reimbursement for Property Damage)
Delete all references to "subdivision 12 of Section 8 of the State
Finance Law" and any explanation of its provisions for coverage and
provide for reimbursement of replacement value of property involved out of
other than local funds.
Article 24 (Seniority)
24.3
Add new sentence which provides each local the ability to establish daily job selection processes.
(NYSCOPBA provided GOER with informal survey of facilities illustrating that a majority of facilities already practice in some form.)
Delete the last sentence, which precludes grievances arising under this section from being processed to arbitration.
Article 25 (Labor/Management Committees)
25.4 -Labor/Management Committee Meetings
On the last sentence replace "paragraph 7.1(b)" with "paragraph 7.1(a). (Allows arbitration)
25.6 - Quality of Work Life Funds
Increase the current amount effective April 1, 2008.
25.7(a) Survivors's Benefit
Increase current amount effective April 1, 2008. ($50,000 to $100,000)
25.9 - Employee Benefit Fund
Add language specifying that the benefit fund does not "sunset" with the expiration of the agreement.
Increase the amount of the annual benefit, from $30 to $100 effective April 1, 2008. (This article enables union to fund such items as the $15,000 death benefit.)
Replace "March 1" with "July 1" in second paragraph. (Payable at same time - picks up seasonal employees)
25.10 -Family Benefits
Increase the current funding, effective April 1, 2008. (Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA)
Appendix "B" (Training Notices)
Change "15 days" to "30 days" and delete "whenever practical" in first sentence. Add new sentence which states that agency level training programs will be announced at line - up.
Appendix "C" (Counseling)
Amend the first sentence by providing that the items in this Appendix are reviewable pursuant to Article 7.1(a) of the agreement, and thus subject to arbitration.
Side Letter (Outside Police Agreement)
As amended, insert the provisions of this letter under the "Bill of Rights" and delete the side letter.
Leave Donation Program
The current program will be modified to allow qualified members to donate accumulated sick leave credits as well as vacation credits.
Pre-Tax Transportation Benefit (NEW)
The State and NYSCOPBA will jointly study the feasibility of implementing a pilot pre-tax salary reduction program for transportation and related expenses (such as mileage, parking, tolls and transit fees) that would meet the requirement of Section 132 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Hazardous Duty Pay (NEW)
The State and NYSCOPBA will conduct a joint study to determine whether, and to what extent, any positions and titles in the bargaining unit are appropriate for Hazardous Duty Pay differentials under Section 130.9 of the Civil Service Law, and the parties shall authorize appropriate differentials for any position so identified, subject to any necessary approval of the Department of Civil Service and/or the Division of the Budget. (This pertains primarily to certain Law Enforcement titles.)
Compensation Time (NEW)
Employees with normal workweeks of less than 40 hours, who receive compensation time for hours worked beyond the normal workweek not in excess of 40, may elect, at the end of each fiscal year, to convert any unused compensation time to cash at per diem rates of pay, or to apply the value of the compensation time towards the employees' share of the premium cost of health insurance under the Empire Plan or a participating HOM, as provided by Article 12.6. (This pertains primarily to certain Law Enforcement titles.)
February 5, 2008
NYSCOPBA presented its arguments for the following proposals (orally and with documentation) to GOER. Agreement was not reached at this time. GOER will present its position on these issues at a future meeting. (Items in italics are for information purposes only.)
Bill of Rights - NYSCOPBA presented its justification for including probationary employee entitlement to representation for any interrogation and/or interview
Article 7.2 - Contract Grievances - NYSCOPBA proposes the elimination of Step 3.
Article 10 - Review of Personal History Folder - NYSCOPBA proposes removal of NOD and accompanying documents after two years without additional disciplinary actions during period.
Article 13 - Education & Training - NYSCOPBA Proposes increases in 13.1, 13.5, 13.5 (b), 13.6 - with the elimination of the sunset of these issues.
NYSCOPBA presented arguments that show that these types of programs are beneficial to both employees and employers.
(NYSCOPBA is currently working under an MOU which extends these articles from 2007 to March 31, 2008.)
Article 14 (Attendance and Leave)
14.1(e) Accumulated Vacation Credits
Permit employees at retirement to elect to use some or all of their accumulated vacation credits (up to 30 days) to pay for health insurance in retirement, as is now permitted for accumulated sick leave credits pursuant to Article 14.4.
Unit employees with at least 80 hours of accrued vacation credits as of April 1 in each year may elect to convert some or all of the hours in excess thereof to cash to be applied towards the employee's share of the premium cost of health insurance under the Empire Plan or a participating HMO, as provided in Article 12.6.
14.2 Personal Leave
Permit an employee to convert unused personal leave days to either a per diem cash equivalent or vacation days at his/her option on his/her anniversary date.
14.4 Sick Leave Accumulation
Eliminate the caps of 225 days and 200 days, respectively.
Employees at retirement may elect, in lieu of using all sick leave credits for retirement service credit or to pay for health insurance in retirement, to convert any number of such accumulated sick leave credits to cash or to cash toward deferred compensation, in any combination.
Unit employees with at least 80 hours of accrued sick leave as of April 1 in each year may elect to convert some or all of the hours in excess thereof to cash to be applied towards the employee's share of the premium cost of health insurance under the Empire Plan or a participating HMO, as provided in Article 12.6.
14.9 Workers' Compensation Leave
Extend the length of compensatory leave with pay from six months to 12 months. (NYSCOPBA provided legal justifications)
Article 15 (Overtime, Recall and Scheduling)
15.1 Overtime
(f) An employee skipped or denied the opportunity to work overtime (more than once) shall be compensated as if he or she had worked the denied or skipped opportunity at the overtime rate.
15.4 Overtime Meal Allowance
Increase allowance from $5 to $15
Article 12 - Sub committee for Health Benefits met during the afternoon.
For NYSCOPBA, Ed Greene, Sheehan Greene, LLP, Sharon Smith, Health Benefits Coordinator; Wilson Chapman, Great Meadow; Art Jolley, Bare Hill; Steve McKeel, Wende; Courtney Nixon, Sing Sing.
For GOER Priscilla Feinburg, Gary Simpson, Linda Bettner, Stephanie Zoufaly, and Louise Symansky.
The sub committee will report back to the negotiation teams in the near future.
January 8, 2008 - AM session we discussed, explained and justified our compensation proposals, supported by statistics and documents that included, for example, current data regarding the Consumer Price Index as a measure of cost-of-living increases.
In the afternoon, the State addressed the Workers Compensation Leave provisions of the agreement, arguing that not all injuries currently covered under Article 14.9 should be entitled to the six-month paid leave benefit. The State said it would supply documentation demonstrating what it believes are abuses of this benefit in certain cases.
No agreements on any of these issues were reached, and further discussions will occur in subsequent bargaining sessions. Our next meetings with the State are scheduled for February 5th, 6th and 15th.
January 7, 2008 - We (NYSCOPBA) discussed and justified our Article 8 proposals. Included in this presentation were our arguments in support of renewing the now-expired expedited disciplinary proceeding. Among other things, we reviewed the history of the expedited arbitration pilot program and showed how early and prompt resolution of non-criminal suspension cases benefits both sides. The parties have agreed to continue the discussions on this issue, and an Article 8 subcommittee comprised of representatives from both sides is being formed for that purpose.
December 19, 2007 - Lou Raffaele and Bob Megna of Division of Budget gave a lengthy overview of the State Financial Plan Briefing which included the economic forecast for New York State over the next several years (in some categories until 2010). Surprisingly, the forecast was not all doom and gloom, but predicted moderate growth over the period.
December 6, 2007 - Presentation by the administrator of the prescription drug component of health insurance. Centered on plan strategies for keeping costs down for plan and to enrollees.
Established NYSCOPBA members of sub committee for Article 12: Sharon Smith, Health Benefits Coordinator; Wilson Chapman, Great Meadow; Art Jolley, Bare Hill; Steve McKeel, Wende; Courtney Nixon, Sing Sing.
January 7 and 8, 2008 confirmed as future meeting dates.
November 27, 2007 - Listed below are articles not in contention or the subject of proposals by either NYSCOPBA or GOER. These were signed off on today (11/27/07).
Preamble; Articles 2 Recognition; 3 Non Discrimination; 4 Check Off;
6 Management Rights; 17 Travel Allowance; 18 Payroll Computation; 19 Credit Union Deductions; 26 No Strike; 27 Preservation of Benefits; 28 Savings; 29 Printing of Agreement; 30 Approval of Legislature; 31 Conclusion of Collective Negotiations.
Article 5 Union Rights - 5.1; 5.2; 5.3;5.4; 5.5; 5.6; 5.7; 5.8.
NYSCOPBA proposes no changes as this article furthers both parties in good labor relations.
GOER proposes significant reductions due to cost.
Article 11.7 Locational Compensation
NYSCOPBA has proposed increases in both location and supplemental location for all members in Orange, Putnam and Dutchess Counties, New York City and Counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland. NYSCOPBA also proposing the addition of Ulster County.
GOER - Non Committal response at this time.
Article 11.8 Pre-Shift Briefings - NYSCOPBA is proposing to change method of payment for the current practice of 15 minute line up - proposal is to increase the basic work week to 41.25 hours - additional time shall be rolled into base at overtime rate of pay at each step of the salary schedule. Hours beyond 41.25 will receive overtime at the rate of time and one-half. No change is proposed in the present practice regarding assembling for pre-shift briefing. 8 hours of accruals (sick, vacation, personal) will be sufficient for one days absence at full pay.
(Example: This equates to an average of 65.18 hours a year overtime multiplied by your overtime rate - equals proposed increase to base.)
Increase the minimum daily payment.
GOER proposals - Only those who actually stand line up will be paid pre- shift briefing. Eliminate minimum daily payment. GOER will need to prepare comprehensive cost factors.
November 6, 2007 - Both NYSCOPBA and GOER
clarified proposals. GOER gave overview of health care proposals and CSEA tentative agreement
October 31, 2007 - Final proposals from each side exchanged.
October 11, 2007 - Collective Bargaining Committee/Team presented proposals regarding location compensation to GOER.
GOER presented to NYSOPBA a proposal for adding CAT, PET and MRA scans to the same pre - notification process that is currently practiced for MRI'S. An in-depth presentation was made by United Health Care doctor regarding costs and future trends.
September 21, 2007 - Collective Bargaining Committee/Negotiation Team meets with GOER to clarify proposals.
September 20, 2007 - Collective Bargaining Committee/Negotiation Team meets with GOER to exchange conceptual proposals.
July 27, 2007 - Collective Bargaining Committee/ Negotiation Team meets with GOER (Governors Office of Employee Relations) for the first step - signing of ground rules (posted on website).
July 2007 - The 2003 - 2007 Contract ratified (monetary for Law Enforcement Group and non- monetary for all) clearing the way to begin negotiations for 2007.
April 5, 2007 - Executive Assembly approves the hiring of Michael Axelrod, Esq. as a consultant for the 2007-2009 negotiations.
November 27 & 28, 2006 - Collective Bargaining Committee/Team meets to review surveys. Advice from consultants is to formulate 25 proposals - Member input is: #1 -- more money, #2 - preserving health benefits,
#3 Retirement issues (legislative).
November 22, 2006 - President Flanagan contacts GOER requesting to resume negotiations on behalf of Law Enforcement Group (monetary) and Corrections (non-monetary) for 2003-2007 Contract.
President Flanagan also requests to begin negotiations for the purpose of reaching agreement on a successor to the 2003-2007 interest arbitration award. GOER denies this portion of the request until the 2003/2007 contract
completed.
November 14 & 15, 2006 - Collective Bargaining Committee/Team meet to begin process of categorizing survey results
October 2006 - Independent mailed to members containing survey from Collective Bargaining Committee to gain membership input. To be returned COB November 13, 2006.
September 5, 2006 - Executive Board supplements Collective Bargaining Committee with Collective Bargaining Team - this creates a team with two representatives from each correction region and two from the law enforcement group.
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