After difficult negotiations, UPSEU and its negotiating team reached a comprehensive agreement that was overwhelmingly approved by the unit. The unit is comprised of 150 unit members. 92% of the unit voted to approve the agreement.
Under the new contract, annual wage increases plus steps, annual shift differential increases and a retroactive increase to each longevity level were included in the agreement. Improved accumulation of sick days and an increased payment at retirement was included for monitors and library aides. Custodial, grounds & maintenance unit members will be entitled to enhanced summer hours and transportation employees will be entitled to snow days. Custodial employees will now as well be entitled to a health coverage waiver payment which was not previously provided.
UPSEU President Boyle commended the outstanding efforts of the negotiating team which included Doreen Malloy, Mike Burke, Robert DeGoveia, John Sandolo, Maureen Fery, Joann Schweit, Michael Ruffini, Steve Nelson, Anthony Werner and Karen Abbondondelo.
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