A tentative collective bargaining agreement between the State and Council 82 Supervisors Unit announced
Source: Office of the Governor
On April 5, 2012 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Council 82 Executive Director James Lyman announced a tentative contract agreement between the State and Council 82 Supervisors Unit.
The tentative contract, which is subject to ratification by unit members includes zero percent wage increases for 2011-2013 and ensures protections against layoffs, and offers health benefits commensurate with other state bargaining units. The contract provides for a 2% general salary increase in both 2014 and 2015, 9 days of deficit reduction leave, and adjustments to the health insurance premium.
The agreement follows the pattern of contracts negotiated over the past year and includes:
> A zero percent wage increases for 2011-2013; a 2% increase in both 2014 and 2015.
> The agreement includes 3% and 4% wage increases for 2009-2011; same pattern as other units that have completed negotiations for a new agreement. These increases were previously reserved for in the state financial plan.
> A $1,000 retention bonus paid out $775 in the third year and $225 in the fourth year.
> Deficit Reduction Leave (DRL) totaling nine days, saving $2.3 million. The total deduction for the days comes from the "retro pay for 2009-11."
> Employees will be repaid the value of 4 DRL days in equal installments starting at the end of the contract term.
> Retroactive payments that are scheduled to be paid in one payment this fiscal year.
· A six percent increase for health insurance premiums, making the employee share 16% for individuals and 31% for family premiums.
> A health plan opt-out so officers can opt-out through a spouse/partner to a non-State health plan.