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Your CSEA Negotiating team thanks you for the tremendous voter response and are grateful that the proposed contract was well received. There were no significant changes to health insurance provisions. We have heard the concerns from members forced into mandatory overtime situations and extended weekend shifts, and continue to push for relief. The contract extension runs from April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. We attempted to protect our members pay and benefits (a difficult task in the current fiscal climate) and agreed with some of managements proposals to help meet their needs. The CSEA-UCS contract was overwhelmingly ratified today by an 8 to 1 ratio, with a total of approximately 50% turnout. endstream endobj 637 0 obj <>stream All CSEA Judiciary members will be mailed out a letter today or tomorrow from Headquarters regarding enrolling in the Welfare Fund. UCS also refused to agree on a final date for new proposals, as we have been asking for months. If you need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view the pdf file, it is available under the Member Services section on our websites home page. When an employee calls in to utilize EAL, they should provide a basic reason for requesting the leave. It should not be requested for something that could be pre-planned, such as extending a vacation or for an appointment that has already been made. (Kathy Guild, Dep. Needless to say, the CSEA Negotiating Team sees a long, hard slog in negotiations until we get to a point where we can agree with UCS on a new contract. UCS painted a bleak picture of their financial health over the last four years. Director of Contract Administration, June 28, 2013). Our previous agreement has been extended through January 1, 2021. The CSEA Negotiations Team met on May 15, 16, and 17, 2007 for our second round of negotiations with the Unified Court System management. The Agreement originally signed in March of 2020 has been extended by agreement of CSEA and New York State to address the COVID 19 pandemic. To support their own agenda, the Outsiders are counting on you to believe their simple but inaccurate comparison between CSEAs Executive Branch and Judicial Branch contracts. Court employees will continue to receive the same Empire Plan benefits as CSEA Executive Branch Employees: The percentage of contribution the State makes towards employees bi-weekly health insurance premiums will remain the same for the duration of the contract. 2017-2020 CSEA-UCS TENTATIVE AGREEMENT HIGHLIGHTS. A copy of the fact sheet will also be published in the June/July issue of the Workforce and is be posted here as well (see link below). It is important to remember that, while you are not required to submit weekly tests for work, anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 should stay home and contact the Covid Hotline at (888) 264-3065 immediately for information regarding future testing, even if you previously tested positive. SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE 2022-23; TURLOCK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PAGE 2 C.S.E.A 2022-23 SALARY AND BENEFIT SCHEDULE; POSITION RANGE; STEP 1 STEP 2; STEP 3 STEP 4; . CSEA is currently in the process of scheduling the next negotiation session with UCS and will provide updated information as we move forward. If they notified the payroll office to change their deductions, they should request that they not be changed for the 9/6 date and then request to have it changed for the 10/4 date. Our union has been working at the highest levels with the state to address these issues across the state and come up with creative solutions to get more staff hired as quickly as possible. RANGE ACROSS: Payroll Code: (ADH) Hourly Salary Schedule . (Kathy Guild, CSEA Dep. The CSEA Negotiating Team has additional dates scheduled to meet with UCS on March 26th and 27th. The information is being processed for payment and checks will be sent out within four to six weeks. The amount of this benefit will depend of the number of applicants. HA1{CC&TUX(,(xOIA^M HEALTH INSURANCE CHANGES, EFFECTIVE 1/1/2019. We are attempting to have that next session sometime in January. Certificated Salary Schedules 10.20.2020. CSEA members, who work in the Unified Court System statewide, perform a wide range of duties from clerk and administrative work to court officers and reporters. The Memorandum of Understanding with CSEA and the State regarding supplemental military leave has been extended through December 31, 2023. The parties are tentatively scheduled to meet again on May 6 and 7. CSEA and UCS met during the first week in August to continue negotiations for a new contract. This issue would affect about 500 individuals out of the bargaining units 6,000 members. Many of you have shared with our union your frustration and concerns with the working conditions in OPWDD, especially with the massive overtime being mandated. You may access the survey by going to the following link: You will need your CSEA ID number to access the survey. Up to 200 days of unused sick leave can be used as retirement service credit (up from 165). Due to behind-the-scenes efforts by CSEA, the Unified Court System appears ready to negotiate for real on a new contract for court employees. 2019-20 Classified Salary Schedule. endstream endobj 635 0 obj <>stream These were challenging negotiations and I am extremely proud of the focus and commitment of the CSEA bargaining team.. We look forward to ratification and implementation of this agreement.. 631 0 obj <> endobj GOER has issued notice that due to inclement weather conditions, non-essential State employees whose work is in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Washington, Tioga, Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Schoharie, Delaware, Ulster, Greene, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan counties, do not have to report to work today, December 17, 2020. And the expired agreement stays in effect until a new contract is completed. If you need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view the pdf file, it is available under the Member Services section on our websites home page. The next session will be held on March 14, 2017 and March 15, 2017 with additional sessions planned in April and May. We wanted to remind you during this busy time of year to take a few minutes to complete the online UCS contract survey so that your Negotiating Team understands what issues are most important to you as they prepare to meet with Management. Bereavement Leave: 2 days for employees son-in-law or daughter-in-law. All full- time unit members who were employed with the District commencing with the 2017-2018 school year shall receive a retroactive payment. Salary Schedules. Additional negotiation dates have been set for the end of February and early March. Third level of prescription drug co-payment to differentiate between brand name and non-preferred brand name drugs: 30 day supply (retail or mail order pharmacy) $5-Generic/$15-Preferred Brand/$30 Non-Preferred Brand, 31-90 day supply (retail pharmacy) $10-Generic/$30-Preferred Brand/$60 Non-Preferred Brand, 31-90 day supply (mail order) $5-Generic/$20 Preferred Brand/$55 Non-Preferred Brand. CSEA and the Unified Court System have reached a fair and responsible agreement that recognizes the value and importance of the court employees who make the system work every day, said CSEA President Danny Donohue. This was a very difficult negotiation and I am proud that CSEA members ignored outside noise and focused on the facts about this agreement, said CSEA President Danny Donohue. Director of Contract Administration, May 7, 2008). Master Agreement 2020-2023 ( last year) Teacher Salary Schedule 2019-2020. NYS Department of Labor CSEA and Unified Court System management met April 15 in Albany for negotiations, after months of efforts by the union to force UCS to negotiate an agreement in good faith for CSEA-represented court employees. Director of Contract Administration, March 3, 2017). (Kathy Guild, CSEA Dep. Each Judicial District should be contacting employees to inform them of the program guidelines and to advise them of the enrollment cut-off date of November 25th. CSEA CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE (HOURLY) 2022-2023 Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F 21. 21-22 Certificated Salary Schedule TCHR 07012021 CLASSIFIED CSEA July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022 Board Approved 5.12.2021 July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 contract Board Approval 6.3.2020 CSEA Final 11.2519 2021-22 Classified Salary Schedules 21-22 Salary Matrix Cover 07-01-20 21-22 Classified Salary Schedule CLHR 07012021 . We discussed our proposals with UCS, and during that dialogue, UCS indicated that they are looking to cut back in many areas beneficial to our members. We hope to meet again at the end of May. (James Hennerty, CSEA Dep. UCS has a time limit on issuing decisions. CSEA and New York State have a Memorandum of Agreement designating Juneteenth as an additional holiday for all State Executive Branch members. The DCAA modification will be available online in the next few days. CSEA and UCS have made a tentative agreement on a new contract for 2007-2011. Now both sides have another opportunity to reach an agreement. In return, CSEA agreed to a number of UCS proposals dealing with direct deposit, blood donation, personal history folders, printing of the Agreement and pre-tour prep when on LODI. However, UCS seems determined to insist on givebacks and a cap on member salaries (the latter is tied to the lack of a pay raise for judges). The links below have both a highlight sheet and a more detailed listing of changes. and April 7, 2022 (Inst.) UCS offered no proposals to CSEA yet, although the management representatives indicated they would do so no later than the next bargaining session, which will probably be in mid-May. Facility Executive Team members, security, medical, snow removal and food service personnel, and Department peace officers have been deemed essential staff. The 2.5 Overtime Rate for OMH and OPW eligible employees has been extended through November of 2022. CSEA and the Unified Court System have reached a fair and responsible agreement that recognizes the value and importance of the court employees who make the system work every day. The State has agreed to provide a carryover and extension to utilize funds; Participants can discuss these updates or check their 2021 balances under the HCSA or DCAA by calling WageWorks/Health Equity at 800-358-7202 e-mailing fsa@goer.ny.gov. It is important that each member applying for this benefit print and keep a confirmation sheet after completing the on-line application. This is a 4.8% two year on-schedule/on- going compensation package. Please go to the CSEA Judiciary website athttps://cseajudiciary.org/and read it! Additionally, UCS wants to cap annual salaries at $115,000 until or unless judges get a pay raise. Should the parties mutually agree to further extend the deadline for forfeiture of excess vacation credits beyond December 31, 2021 nothing herein shall prohibit such agreement. Once we have these details, we will be able to argue that our members need a fair agreement that meets the needs of both sides, not just those of management. Extension highlights include annual salary schedule increase for all employees in the unit, increases to longevity payments, location pay increases . Director of Contract Administration, April 22, 2008). UCS started out by telling the Team again that they expect to receive a flat budget, which means UCS will start off the fiscal year in a deficit due to other initiatives (like the legislation creating more NYC Judges) having unexpected costs that they must absorb. CSEA Judiciary members across the state overwhelmingly ratified a one-year contract extension with the Unified Court System. They perform a wide range of duties, from clerk and administrative work, to court officers and reporters. Since 2010, UCS has had a negative growth operating budget, meaning their costs are greater than the money coming in. CSEA-represented court employees work in a range of non-judicial jobs, from court clerks to clerical and administrative staff to security officers in the court system in every part of New York. hbbd``b`jSAD` >kbX V703/ o]&F&6 z CSEA Salary Schedule Effective March 31, 2022 (Admin.) Dont trust the OUTSIDERS when it comes to YOUR contract! Additional details about the agreement will be posted shortly on the CSEA Judiciary website, www.cseajudiciary.org, and the CSEA website, www.csealocal1000.org. Obviously, CSEA represents our members, not the judges, and it would be wrong to hold our members hostage to something only the politicians can give to UCS. UCS told us that anything less than 2.5 % could be disastrous for the court system. And how can we make an intelligent response when we dont know all of UCSs proposals? However, for those employees covered by the Section 16 Order (Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical settings), testing may continue for those unvaccinated with a medical exemption. CSEA New Yorks Leading Union has reached a tentative agreement with the New York State Office of Court Administration on a new contract covering more than 6,000 non-judicial employees in the states Unified Court System. The ballot envelope, in addition to the ballot itself, contains all the changes in contract language, and a sheet of highlights in the tentative agreement. The Kronos System of recording attendance for overtime eligible employees will be phased in for all work locations. [Editors note: Additional details will also be available here at the CSEA Judiciary web site, www.cseajudiciary.org], (James Hennerty, Dep. Employees at salary grade 16 and below will be allowed to exchange three vacation days for a $400 reduction in health insurance premiums. It may be a long time before significant progress is made. Director of State Operations, July 29, 2019). We hope to make some progress, even in light of the employers seeming lack of interest in coming to an agreement. Salary increases for CSEA members totaling 18 percent over five school years: 3 percent in 2019-20, 3 percent in 2020-21, 4 percent in 2021-22, 4 percent in 2022-23, and 4 percent in 2023-24. The CSEA negotiating team met several times with OCA during April and May to reach this agreement. These are completely different contracts, and you cant do an honest apples-to-apples direct comparison between the two in one quick flyer. CSEA worked with the NYS Legislature to get the bill delivered to the Governor, once we found out it had not been sent. Regrettably, UCS was not prepared to make any counterproposals, much less reach agreements on any of these issues. The Statewide Telecommuting Agreement has been extended through July 2, 2021. The EBF trustees will determine specific changes at a later date. Employees can charge 15 sick leave days a calendar year for illness of close family members (up from 10 days). This benefit is for calendar years 2005 and 2006 only. Just as we successfully fought for and WON double time for mandated OT over 16 hours, we will continue to fight for better working conditions. Salary Schedule Effective March 30, 2023 (Admin.) UCS is finally ready to make our next bargaining session the last date for either side to make new proposals. First, UCS management proposed insufficient funding for the benefits provided by the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund. Employees at or above that level will have their salaries held harmless but will receive the contract provisions once the judicial pay raise issue is resolved. The six-year agreement runs from April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2017 with the following highlights: The agreement also establishes a contingency for the possibility of up to a two-day payroll lag in both the 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years to avoid layoffs in the event that the UCS budget is not approved by the state legislature and the governor as submitted. Executive Branch employees, please be advised that the testing requirement remains in effect and all unvaccinated employees should continue to test weekly. CSEA members are receiving ballots for a ratification vote now. If you have a question regarding your contract or a work related issue, please contact your local representatives as your first resort. CSEA and UCS met on March 1, 2017 and March 2, 2017 for the first round of contract negotiations. To check, correct and/or add a personal email addressplease call 1-800-342-4146 or send an emailtomembersolutionscenter@CSEAINC.ORGinforming us of your correct personal email address. The UCS Team met with CSEA on November 19 and 20th. CSEA and UCS were scheduled to meet for another session of contract negotiations in mid-June. April 1, 2010 4 percent or $1,025, whichever is greater. Please note: if you do not work in one of the counties listed please disregard this notice! ATTENTION: HERE ARE MEMOS AND AGREEMENTS RELATIVE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION: In addition to these, more information can be found at. CSEA and New York State have reached an extension of the statewide agreement on telecommuting for state workers. MDEA Supplemental Compensation 2019-2020.pdf (PDF) . %PDF-1.7 % Staff who are able to telecommute are expected to do so. CSEA has been preparing for these negotiations since last summer. o 3% general salary increase effective April 2023 o 3% general salary increase effective April 2024 The Governors Office of Employee Relations (GOER) has recently advised that employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 90 days will no longer be required to submit to weekly testing under the States weekly testing program until 90 days have passed from the date of your positive test. Read the memorandum of understanding here. Director of Contract Administration, November 3, 2017). 0 Given the fact that UCS had offered many of its ideas less than 24 hours ago, the CSEA Team thought we had done just the opposite. Proposed a Bill of Rights for CSEA members with respect to the Inspector Generals Office investigations, which will preserve CSEA members rights during an investigation, whether or not they are the target of the investigation, Requesting improved language for grievance and arbitration procedures so that the process is completed in a shorter time-frame, Requesting that QTP monies continue to be contributed by UCS for continuing education, Sunset (allow to expire) increments and longevity bonuses until a new contract is ratified, Cut maximum amount of sick leave bank grants from 229 days to 130 days, Employees on sick leave are confined to their homes or must be reachable by telephone at all times, Reduce benefits for line-of-duty injuries, No time and a half pay until the employee WORKS 40 hours in a week (paid leave would not count as time worked), No increases in contributions (which means cuts in current benefits), Sunset EBF contributions at the end of a contract (that is, no benefits at all until a new contract is reached), Eliminate provision closing courts when temperatures are too hot or too cold, Significantly reduce amount of EOL available, Prevent CSEA representatives on EOL from accruing vacation and sick leave. 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