By now you have probably have heard that SEBAC and the Governor's representative, Mark Ojakian, have signed a new Tentative Agreement designed to roll back the layoffs, keep our contract intact, provide raises in the out years and protect pension and health care for State Employees.
On Monday the administration will be providing the Unions with a clear cut list of how they intend to roll back the layoffs and closings. Once that is in place a final document will be prepared for distribution.
For our part the SUOAF Executive Board will meet late next week to set our process and prepare for ratification. As we did before I will be coming to each campus to discuss the agreement, answer questions and make sure every member has a chance to ask about the issues that concern them. Paul Wallace of Council 4 will be joining me on this effort.
In the name of Union Democracy we intend to bring the agreement out for a vote since not to do so would seem improper. It is a concession agreement so it's not pleasant but it deserves the full attention and consideration by all members.
Despite the nature of the agreement it does protect jobs, protect the contract, continue to provide reliable health care, protects pensions and provides the opportunity for ARP members to join the Hybrid plan and most important, keeps health care and pensions a mandatory subject of collective bargaining.
As soon as we know more we will get the information out to you ASAP.
State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) - AFSCME