Eastern Washington University Bargaining Team July 6, 2010

EWU Bargaining Update

Washington Federation of State Employees • AFSCME Council 28 • AFL-CIO www.wfse.org

EWU/Local 931 EWU bargaining team considers roll-over proposal

Bargaining Team:
BU1:
On July 6, our bargaining team met to On July 1, our lead negotiator, Phedra
Rick Beghtol
359-6318
discuss the status of negotiations for the Quincey, met with Management to discuss
rbegh302@comcast.net 2011-2013 contract. the roll-over proposal.
Cathy Green Several weeks ago, Lead Negotiator Phe- Phedra shared the team’s proposal and,
358-2285 dra Quincey (Council 28) was approached unexpectedly, they agreed to the terms
green_c_l@hotmail. by EWU management.Management put presented.
com
forth an offer to the team: consider rolling It must be emphasized that this proposal is
Nita Holbert over the current contract for the upcoming
235-8389 in a discussion phase only and has not been
cnhlbert@aol.com
2011-2013 contract. formally negotiated.
Brian McCracken The team determined that there were some Should we reach tentative agreement (TA),
252-0336 issues that Management would need to all dues-paying members will have the
bjmccracken@gmail.com agree to prior to our consideration of bring- opportunity to vote on ratifying (accepting)
Nellie Reynolds ing their proposal to the membership for the contract. If you need to check your
359-7489 ratification. member status, contact the Spokane Field
David Sundstrom Our counterproposal is: at 800-442-8618.
359-7849
gftofooo@comcast.net 1. Combine the Bargaining Unit 1 and Given the current economic forecast, we
Pat Terrell Bargaining Unit 2 contracts into one do not expect to make any financial gains,
359-2368 comprehensive contract. and believe that several provisions within
ptsteward931@hotmail.com
2. Contractually prohibit management our current contract are strong and are
Craig Walker from compelling use of FMLA benefits worth preserving.
359-4588
cwalkerfamily@hotmail.com in cases involving on-the-job (L&I) The team believes that rolling over our
BU2:
type of injuries. current contract with the inclusion of the
3. Change the length of time required to proposed provisions actually strengthens
Edwin “Quincy” Burns
359-6314 request arbitration from 14 days to 30 our new contract.
Kenneth Reidt days. The team meets again on July 12th and
359-6438 4. Wage opener clause: This provision is interested in hearing from you.
kennydale-49@comcast.net
would provide for negotiations to be
reestablished in the event any other State employee health care is bar-
Lead Negotiator: WFSE bargaining unit is able to ac- gained by the Health Care Coalition.
Phedra Quincey quire some financial gain. In this case,
phedraq@wfse.org
if another bargaining unit - such as All state employees are represented
Western Washington University - is in the coalition by a member of their
Online at:
www.wfse.org > able to obtain a provision that amounts bargaining team. Our team has not
Bargaining Center > to any financial gain, our bargaining yet elected our representative.
EWU Bargaining Team unit can “open” that provision to ne- The outcome of health care negotia-
News & Info gotiate terms that will afford a similar tions is then added to all collective
financial gain. bargaining agreements statewide.
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EWU Bargaining Update

EWU / Local 931 Bargaining Team
Washington Federation of State Employees
WFSE/AFSCME Council 28 • AFL-CIO

Local 931 Meet with our

Membership Meeting Council Rep
Thursday Tuesday
July 15 July 13
5:15 - 6:30 PM
at the Local 931 trailer
EWU - TAW 215C
Electra Jubon, Council Representative
Contact local931@wfselocal.org for for Local 931, will be at the trailer from
more information. 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
General membership meetings are If you have any union questions, stop
held the third Thursday of each month. by to speak with her, or call Electra at
326-4422.