HR Update; October 27, 2006
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- The University and CNA Reach Agreement on all Outstanding Issues in Re-opener Bargaining
- Open Enrollment for 2007 Begins November 1 and ends November 21, 2006
- Retirement and Savings Education Programs
The University and CNA Reach Agreement on all Outstanding Issues in Re-opener Bargaining
As you know, a couple of weeks ago the University of California and the California Nurses Association (CNA) have reached a tentative agreement on the re-opener bargaining that started this past spring. The re-opener talks were limited to four items including: wages, health benefits, retiree health benefits and issues related to rest break periods. We have received word from the Office of the President that the tentative agreement has been ratified by the CNA membership. For UCSF, that means nurses in the bargaining unit will receive salary increases ranging from 3 – 6% (depending on classification) effective November 1, 2006 and another 3% in March, 2007. UCSF is currently working with the Office of the President to implement the November 1, 2006 increases.
Additional highlights of the agreement include:
- Health benefits: Nurses will continue to be part of the UC health care program, receiving the same benefits offered to all other UC employees;
- Retiree health benefits: The University and CNA agreed that no change would be made to the benefits of current retirees through June 30, 2007;
- Rest periods: Compensation will be provided to a nurse when a break is requested and could not be provided for operational purposes.
The agreement also includes CNA’s commitment to withdraw the pending Unfair Labor Practice charge filed with the Public Employment Relations Board. The current contract expires on June 30, 2007 and negotiations for a successor contract will begin in the spring. If you have any questions related to the University’s negotiations with CNA and/or the recent agreement, please contact Kelly Sheridan at 415.514.2436 or .
Open Enrollment for 2007 Begins November 1 and ends November 21, 2006
On the UCSF Human Resources Benefits website you will now find a page dedicated to Open Enrollment for 2007. Learn about the highlights. Find out when/where our local Open Enrollment Presentations will be. Need to locate a computer Kiosk? Why not start here?
Retirement and Savings Education Programs
Please tell 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.
- OPEN ENROLLMENT for 2007 - November 1 through 21, 2006
- November 1, Parnassus, N-225, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- November 2, Mission Center, MCB - 126, 10:30 - 11:30 p.m.
- November 3, Laurel Heights, Chancellor’s Room (Sub-level 1) 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
- Refer to UCSF HR/Benefits Open Enrollment Announcement for details and future workshops
- The Features of the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP)
- UC Retirement Savings Programs—the 403(b), and 457(b) and DC Plans
- Refer to this schedule for details and future workshops
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.
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