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Negotiators present a compact economic package: 2.5% general increase, step adjustments and insurance match discussed
Summary
Negotiators previewed an economic proposal with a 2.5% general increase, funds reserved for pay-for-performance, an increased board health-insurance match, and step additions for top-of-scale classified/PT employees; the rough estimated total cost including fringe was discussed.
Negotiators tabled an economic counterproposal designed to be compact yet targeted: a 2.5 percent general wage increase, a small pool for pay-for-performance, an increased board contribution for health insurance, and step adjustments for top-of-scale classified and technical staff.
Package outline: the facilitator summarised the package as a reduced ask that nevertheless aims to produce a take-home increase once health-insurance premium changes are accounted for. “A 2.5 percent would ensure that people take something home in their pockets after they've covered the health-insurance premium increases,” the facilitator said. The proposal includes a modest…
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