HR Update; July 6, 2007
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- New Shift Differentials
- Nursing Bargaining Highlights
- UCSF Telecommuting Guidelines
- UC Retirement Readiness Education Programs
- UCRS Advisory Board Election Results
New Shift Differentials
Please note that, effective July 1, 2007, shift differentials for non-exempt titles in the Clerical (CX), Service (SX), Technical (TX) and Research Support Professionals (RX) Units will change as follows:
CX: Increase $0.10 per hour not to exceed $1.25.
SX: Increase $0.10 per hour not to exceed $1.25 for evenings and $2.00 for night.
RX/TX: Increase $0.15 per hour not to exceed $1.25 for evening and $2.00 for night.
June 26-28, 2007 Nursing Bargaining Highlights
UC Presentation on Medical Plan Bid Process: This week, UC presented CNA with additional information on the university’s medical bid process for 2008. In February 2007, UC requested bids from medical plan providers in order to explore new options for sustaining high quality medical benefits at competitive prices. UC’s priority for the medical bid is to explore ways to manage costs without benefit reductions. UC will continue to consult broadly with various UC stakeholders throughout this process, including Regents, faculty, staff, unions and retirees.
UC In the Process of Collecting Data for Wage Proposal: UC had hoped to provide a comprehensive wage proposal for nurses this week. Unfortunately, it has taken longer than anticipated to gather the necessary information to finalize the proposal. The university understands the importance of wage negotiations and looks forward to providing a complete wage proposal as soon as possible.
NEXT BARGAINING DATES: July 30 - August 1, 2007
UC Goals for a New Contract
- Preserve UC’s ability to provide excellent, cost effective health care services to communities throughout California
- Develop an attractive total compensation package in order to retain and attract talented, well-qualified nurses to UC
- Safeguard the retirement benefits offered through the UC Retirement System
- Provide a high-quality yet affordable health benefits package that addresses the needs of all employees
- Present UC nurses with a choice between the current sick/vacation plans and a new plan that offers increased flexibility
- Reach a comprehensive and mutually beneficial three-year agreement through good faith negotiations without any threat of strikes
For more information, visit: http://www.ucnurses.com/
UCSF Telecommuting Guidelines
Whenever practical and in alignment with business needs, UCSF encourages and promotes telecommuting from home offices as a tool to enhance a supportive and flexible work environment. Telecommuting is a voluntary work arrangement in which an eligible employee with approval from their department works one or more days each work week from home instead of commuting to a work place. The UCSF Telecommuting Guidelines have been revised for clarification, specifically with respect to the requirement that the Labor and Employee Relations unit review and approve telecommuting arrangements prior to implementation. Effective immediately, departments will no longer be required to seek Labor and Employee Relations approval prior to implementing telecommuting agreements. Departments have the authority to establish telecommuting arrangements in compliance with written guidelines and may consult Labor and Employee Relations on an as needed basis.
For questions, please contact the Labor and Employee Relations Analyst assigned to your department.
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. Bring your lunch; your questions; your spouse/partner. . .
Are your ducks all in a row? Start planning now. It’s never too early.
- UC Retirement Plan (UCRP)-UC’s Defined Benefit Plan
- “The Features of UCRP”
- July 11, Mount Zion, Herbst Hall, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Refer to this schedule for details and future workshops (new schedule)
- The Future of UCRP
- UC Retirement Savings Plans-the 403(b), 457(b) and DC Plans
- “Enrolling in Your UC Savings Program”
- July 11, Mission Center, MCB - 126, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- July 12, Parnassus, HSW - 301, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- “Finding the Right Investment Strategy”
- July 11, Mission Center, MCB - 126, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- July 12, Parnassus, HSW - 301, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- “Achieving a Sound Retirement”
- July 12, Parnassus, HSW - 301, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- “NetBenefits"Understand/How to
- July 11, Mission Center, MCB - 126, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Refer to this schedule for details and future workshops (new schedule)
- 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.
UCRS Advisory Board Election Results
Tricia M. Hiemstra, a 22-year UC staff employee who currently serves at UC Santa Barbara as benefits manager, and John R. Sandbrook, a 34-year UCLA staff employee who currently serves there as executive officer to the administrative vice chancellor, have been elected to the UCRS Advisory Board. For more information, visit the At Your Service election website: http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/ucrs_election/index.html
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