September 23-24, 1999

ITEM 104-111-R0999 Approval of Tentative Agreement with AFSCME Local 2235 Montana State University-Northern

THAT: The Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education approves the tentative agreement with AFSCME Local 2235 Montana State University-Northern

EXPLANATION: The tentative agreement with AFSCME Local 2235 covers approximately 60 classified employees at Montana State University-Northern. The bargaining unit will have ratified the agreement prior to the September Board meeting.

The tentative agreement with AFSCME Local 2235 provides for the same compensation package as was negotiated with MPEA. Salaries are increased by 3% plus 20 cents per hour effective October 1, 1999 and by 3% plus 25 cents per hour effective October 1, 2002. Insurance and longevity increases are consistent with state statute

ATTACHMENT: See attached tentative agreement.