HR Update; April 20, 2007
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- UC’s Revised Proposal to UPTE for Wage Increases for Lower-Paid Employees
- UC and CNA to Begin Nursing Contract Negotiation in April 2007
- Featured April & May Development & Training Courses
- UC Retirement Readiness Education Programs
- Workers’ Compensation Changes
- Upcoming Health Care Facilitator Workshops
UC’s Revised Proposal to UPTE for Wage Increases for Lower-Paid Employees
In recognition of the impact of California’s high cost of living on employees, especially lower-paid staff, and as part of UC’s ongoing efforts to provide competitive total compensation for all University employees, on April 4, 2007 UC presented University Professional and Technical Employees with a revised proposal totaling about $1.2 million. This revised proposal would provide salary increases for 5,243 of the University’s Research Support Professional (RX) and Technical (TX) employees.
- Employees in a campus title with a weighted average salary of less than $30,000, would receive a 2% salary increase effective April 1, 2007;
- Employees in a campus title with a weighted average salary of $30,000 or more but less than $35,000, would receive a 1% salary increase effective April 1;
- Employees in a campus title with a weighted average salary of $35,000 or more but less than $40,000, would receive a 0.5% salary increase effective April 1.
The following is a general summary of the UC proposal for these two employee groups:
Here are the increases proposed by UC, by salary level:
These increases would be in addition to those provided for in existing contracts (equal to 4% on average), which have already been implemented for fiscal year 2006 - 2007.
Implementation of raises for UPTE-represented Research Support Professional and Technical employees requires union consent.
UC recently announced implementation of similar wage increases for non-represented employees earning under $40,000 a year, effective April 1, 2007. In addition, the University reached an agreement with the Coalition of University Employees union on a proposal on March 22, providing wage increases for similarly situated CUE-represented employees.
UC and CNA to Begin Nursing Contract Negotiation in April 2007
UC medical and student health centers offer some of the best patient care in the country and UC’s nurses play a vital role in helping the University deliver that care. As part of its ongoing commitment to recognizing nurses’ many contributions, UC medical facilities offer some of the most attractive and generous compensation and benefits packages available in today’s healthcare market. Attracting, retaining, and appropriately rewarding nurses remains one of UC’s top priorities.
In April 2007, UC will begin negotiations with the California Nurses Association (CNA) over a new employment contract for the more than 8,500 nurses who work in UC’s medical and health care facilities. The University will make every effort to ensure a productive, professional, solution-oriented relationship between UC and CNA.
UC GOALS
The University bases its bargaining positions on UC’s commitment to providing high quality health care services in a culture that promotes patient safety. The University’s bargaining positions also reflect UC’s ongoing desire to be an employer of choice for all employees, including nurses.
UC’s major goals for this year’s negotiations include:
- Provide a total compensation package that is competitive in UC’s labor markets
- Protect the sustainability of the UC Retirement System by restarting UC and employee contributions
- Provide a health benefits package that addresses the needs of all UC employees
- Provide RNs with a choice between the current sick/vacation plans and a new plan that continues current accrual amounts while also rewarding good attendance
- Continue to promote positive relationships between University management and UC nurses
IMPORTANCE OF NURSES’ PARTICIPATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF ISSUES
The agreements made between UC and CNA will impact nurses directly. Therefore, it’s very important that nurses educate themselves about both parties’ proposals and stay informed throughout the process. For nurses that are new to UC or the collective bargaining process, it’s especially important to understand how the negotiation process works; the rights and responsibilities of participants; and the mutual obligation of both parties to honor the process and bargain in good faith.
In addition to talking to supervisors and colleagues, and receiving regular status reports from UC, nurses can learn about and follow what’s occurring in bargaining by visiting the University’s web site:
http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/employees/policies_employee_labor_relations/labor_relations.html. The web site also contains valuable background information about the collective bargaining process, and The Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA), the law that governs contract negotiations and sets forth the obligations and responsibilities for participants, including employees.
UC’S COMMITMENT TO FAIR NEGOTIATIONS AND RESOLVING DISPUTES
UC and CNA have over twenty years of labor contract negotiations experience with one another. UC remains fully committed to conducting fair, respectful, efficient negotiations. There may be differences of opinion expressed by each of the parties during the contract negation process. UC supports that process and remains committed to utilizing the bargaining table as the proper place to resolve those differences of opinion and work constructively toward win-win solutions.
Featured April & May Development & Training Courses
Which of these upcoming space-available April & May classes will help you and your staff perform at top levels?
Click on the links below to go directly to specific courses. Or learn more about these and all our classes at: http://training.ucsf.edu/.
HUMAN RESOURCES COURSES
This course provides an overview of the labor and employee relations function of Human Resources, and focuses on the rights and responsibilities of management, unions and employees in a unionized environment.
Wed, Apr 25, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, $35
Understand the core principles employed by compensation professionals and how those fundamentals are applied on a day-to-day basis in your work at UCSF.
Tue, May 15, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., $35
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP COURSES
Increase your understanding of the role supervisors play in creating a diverse workforce and develop your ability to manage diversity-related issues.
Tue, May 1, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $35
Learn to make decisions about challenging ethical situations arising at UCSF. Ensure compliance with UC and UCSF ethical standards and values. Discuss ethical scenarios and share related experiences in order to learn to make ethical decisions.
Thu, May 17, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, $35
Wed, May 30, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, $35
CAREER & SELF-DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Initiate actions which will build a mutually beneficial relationship so that you and your supervisor succeed together. Define the elements of a successful partnership with your supervisor. Adapt your thinking and working styles to complement your supervisor’s style. Collaborate with your supervisor to manage your performance. Apply your partnership building skills to successfully support other managers who give you work.
Tue, May 8, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $35
TECHNICAL SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP COURSES
This course is for people who have a role in supporting the computing needs of their departments. It introduces the model for computing support at UCSF and provides information about responsibilities and resources.
Tue, May 15, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., $0
This course is intended to help IT professionals understand security regulations and policies along with their UCSF roles and responsibilities. It is strongly recommended for any individual who has system administrator privileges.
Mon, May 21, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., $0
BUSINESS PROCESS COURSES
Learn to use WebLinks to 1) create personnel reports for performance evaluation, merit review, equity adjustments and other matters associated with the renewal process and 2) download information for use in other departmental reports.
Tue, May 15, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $0
Learn to prepare and manage recharge activities.
Mon, May 14, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $35
Learn the relationship between higher education fund accounting principles and your daily accounting operations as you follow the flow of transactions through your department using the Weblinks financial reporting tool.
Thu, May 10, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, $35
Learn to prepare a deposit correctly and to use the UCSF depository closest to your work location. Learn UC policy for cash handling, required frequency of deposits, audit requirements and regulations surrounding the protection of client/customer information and protection of University assets.
Tue, May 22, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., $35
COMPUTER SOFTWARE COURSES
Learn the intermediate features of PowerPoint: slide outlines, charts and tables, multimedia elements, templates, animation, slide linking, presentation preparation.
Fri, May 11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $125
Learn to use MS Project software to master the basic concepts and theory of project management and apply them to your projects.
Fri, May 18, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $145
Learn the basics of Macromedia Dreamweaver Web Development application: navigating the Dreamweaver environment; creating a basic web page; designing a web site, and working with text, graphic images and links.
Thu, Apr 26, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $145
Learn the intermediate features of the Macromedia Dreamweaver web development application; learn to insert navigation bars, manage site elements with libraries, use layers and much more.
Thu, May 17, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $145
Learn the basic features of Excel, including working with worksheets and basic formulas and functions.
Tue, May 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $125
Learn the intermediate features of Excel, including use of names and advanced Excel functions.
Tue, Apr 24, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $125
Learn the advanced features of Excel using Macros.
Tue, May 8, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $125
Learn the database management and analysis features of Excel
Thu, May 24, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $145
Learn the intermediate features of Access: working with filters and relationships, maintaining data integrity and using advanced form and query features.
Fri, Apr 27, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $145
Mon, May 14, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $145
Learn advanced programming features of Access. Learn create advanced queries, forms and reports. Write Macros to automate common tasks and perform general database maintenance. This class is ideal for an individual whose job responsibilities include working with heavily related tables; creating advanced queries, forms and reports.
Tue, May 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $145
UC Retirement Readiness Education Programs
- UC Retirement Plan — UCRP
- UC Retirement Savings Plans—403(B), 457(B), And DC Plans
Please pass this on to your colleagues, circulate invitations, post the actual schedules, or otherwise re-broadcast these weekly reminders about our valuable (FREE) education programs for faculty and staff. Start planning now. It’s never too early.
- UC Retirement Plan (UCRP)—UC’s Defined Benefit Plan
- “The Features of UCRP”
- Refer to this schedule for details and future workshops
- The Future of UCRP
- UC Retirement Savings Plans—the 403(b), 457(b) and DC Plans
- “Enrolling in Your UC Retirement Savings Program”
- April 26, Parnassus Heights, Toland Hall, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
- April 27, Mission Center, MCB – 126, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
- “Finding the Right Investment Strategy”
- April 26, Parnassus Heights, Toland Hall, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- April 27, Mission Center, MCB – 126, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- “Achieving a Sound Retirement”
- April 26, Parnassus Heights, Toland Hall, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- April 27, Mission Center, MCB – 126, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Refer to this schedule for details and future workshops
- Focus on Your Future!
Usually there can be at least one (or more) workshop(s) per week scheduled at various UCSF locations around town. For more details and listings for upcoming scheduled presentations, please refer to our Workshops and Presentations Schedules menus found at our local UCSF HR/Benefits website.
Workers’ Compensation Changes
Octagon Risk Services has changed their name to Sedgwick CMS. Effective Monday, April 23, the new phone number for Sedgwick CMS is 510-302-3180.
Upcoming Health Care Facilitator Workshops
Learn something new!
The Health Care Facilitator Program offers presentations that empower the UCSF community to better utilize our medical plans and understand our benefits. Please join us to learn more about your UC-sponsored medical plans. Bring your lunch and your questions.
- Medicare 101
This presentation is for individuals who will be retiring soon and will be nearing age 65 or older when they retire. The presentation will provide information on UC policies regarding Medicare enrollment and coordination with retiree medical plans. It will review all the steps necessary to successfully enroll in Medicare and how Medicare will coordinate with your retiree medical plan.When: Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Where: Parnassus, N217
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