On time steps and top step increases highlighted a new long term agreement on behalf of UPSEU's Three Village CSD Clerical Unit membership. While negotiations were protracted, in the end the unit achieved an agreement that was fair and equitable to both parties. The unit membership overwhelmingly approved the terms.
Gains in bereavement benefit fund contributions, sick leave Payout upon retirement and a new holiday for the day before Thanksgiving, rounded out the pact. A significant gain was also achieved with the addition of a new twenty five year longevity to add to the three existing levels. Health coverage, a significant issue throughout the process, was resolved with a 1% increase in the last year of the agreement. Those retiring in 2015 were excluded from paying the 1% increase into retirement.
UPSEU President Kevin E. Boyle, Jr., who headed up the talks for the negotiating team, praised the work of the negotiating team. "We and the membership were very fortunate to have a committed team that never wavered throughout the process. They were focused and tough. Unit President Debra Garnier, who is and has been a terrific leader led the team which included Teresa Bernstein, Donna Pesapane, Linda Melfi and Lorraine Jordan. They all participated and contributed great ideas to the process. I couldn't be more proud of their work," stated Boyle.
Three Village Negotiating Team
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