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Education and certification pay drive higher cost projection, staff say
Summary
Staff told participants the higher education-incentive projection (about $230,000 above referenced TCO figures) reflects union-requested certification pay increases and a larger membership applying for certificate-based stipends.
A segment of the discussion focused on education incentives and certification pay. A participant questioned why education incentives were budgeted about $230,000 more than a referenced TCO estimate, asking, "You've got that 230,000 more than the TCO. How did y'all arrive at that number?" Staff replied the projection is based on union-provided numbers and an incremental certification-pay schedule (for example, $25 increases over four years) and that more members seeking technical education certification raised the total cost.
Staff and presenters emphasized membership composition — fewer degree-holders but larger numbers with technical education certificates — as a key cost driver. They said the figures were costed over a multi‑year window and that adjustments are possible as membership counts and final eligibilities are confirmed.
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