General
The employer recognizes that the AFSCME, Bargaining Unit 19, contract expires July 1, 2020 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 and Coverage 
Article 2 - Union Rights
Article 3 - State Rights 
Article 4 - Supersession 
Article 5 - Grievance and Arbitration Procedure 
Article 6 - Hours of Work and Overtime 
Article 7 – Salaries 
Article 8 – Holidays 
Article 9 – Leaves 
Article 10 – Health and Welfare 
Article 11 – Retirement Plan 
Article 12 – Allowances and Reimbursements 
Article 13 – Health and Safety 
Article 14 – Education and Training 
Article 15 – Personnel Activities 
Article 16 - Layoff and Displacement
Article 17 – Miscellaneous 
Article 18 - Contracting Out 
Article 19 - General Provisions 
Article 20 – Term 
Side Letters
Appendices
Addendums 

New Proposals 
The State may make additional specific proposals or counter-proposals in any of the enumerated or new subject areas as issues arise during the course of bargaining.