Initial Bargaining Proposal from the State for SEIU Made March 28, 2013
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Letter from CalHR Labor Relations Deputy Director Pam Manwiller to SEIU President Yvonne Walker
State of California | Department of Human Resources | Labor Relations Division
CalHR
1515 "S" Street, North Building, Suite 400 | Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
March 28, 2013
Ms. Yvonne Walker
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000
1808 14th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Subject: Initial Bargaining “Sunshine” Proposals
Dear Ms. Walker,
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 3523, enclosed are the State’s initial proposals to reopen negotiations in regards to the current collective bargaining agreement for Bargaining Unit 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21 (BU 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21), Service Employees International Union, Local 1000, between the State and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 (SEIU, Local 1000).
The State employer is prepared to begin negotiations with SEIU, Local 1000 BU 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21 on a successor contract anytime after the sunshine process is complete.
As in previous years, the employer reserves the right to make additional proposals and will invite public review and comment at that time.
Sincerely,
/s/ Pam Manwiller
Deputy Director
Enclosure
State Sunshine Collective Bargaining Proposals For Inclusion in the Agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) – Local 1000
State Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21
General
In recognition of the Governor’s proposed 2013/14 budget and the State’s fiscal deficit, the State desires to negotiate contract provisions that are fiscally responsible and that will achieve improved efficiencies within State government. The State is especially interested in any concept that reduces employer costs or achieves fiscal savings to the State. The State will incorporate the legislation, Assembly Bill 340, which established the Public Employee’s Pension Reform Act of 2013 into successor agreements.
The employer recognizes that the SEIU contract expires July 1, 2013 and is prepared to negotiate any and all provisions of such contract for inclusion in a successor agreement. Further, the employer will consider any issue that is within scope for inclusion in a successor contract. Specifically, the State is willing to meet and confer in good faith with the union on the following subjects:
Article 1 – Recognition
Article 2 – Union Representation Rights
Article 3 – Union Security
Article 4 – State’s Rights
Article 5 – General Provisions
The State will be prepared to discuss changes to this provision that are consistent with current laws.
Article 6 – Grievance, Arbitration and AWOL Procedures
Article 7 – Holidays
The State will be prepared to discuss changes to this provision that will clarify compensation for employees that work on holidays.
Article 8 – Leaves
The State will be prepared to discuss changes that provide management and employees the ability to manage leave more effectively.
Article 9 – Health and Welfare
The State will be prepared to discuss health benefit changes.
Article 10 – Health and Safety
Article 11 – Salaries
The State will be prepared to discuss changes to this article consistent with current laws.
Article 12 – Allowances and Reimbursements
The State will be prepared to discuss changes to this article that are fiscally responsible and that will achieve improved efficiencies within State government.
Article 13 – Career Development
Article 14 – Classification
Article 15 – Transfer
Article 16 – Layoff
Article 17 – Retirement
The State will be prepared to negotiate the inclusion of the Public Employee’s Pension Reform Act of 2013 into successor agreements.
Article 18 – Permanent Intermittent
Article 19 – Hours of Work and Overtime
Article 20 – Post and Bid
Article 21 – Miscellaneous
Article 22 – State Special Schools
Article 23 – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) (Unit 3)
Article 24 – Entire Agreement and Duration
Article 25 – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
All Appendices and Addendums
New Proposals
The State may make additional specific proposals or counter-proposals in any of the enumerated subject areas as issues arise during the course of bargaining.
