ITEM 127-117-R0505
TO:������������������ Montana Board of Regents
FROM:������������� Kathy Crego, Director
Labor Relations and Human Resources
RE:������������������ Approval of Tentative Agreement with Pacific Northwest District Council of Carpenters
DATE:�������������� May 19-20, 2005
Attached is a summary of the tentative agreement reached with the Pacific Northwest District Council of Carpenters.� The tentative agreement was ratified by members of the bargaining unit and includes modifications made to the prior agreement.� The entire collective bargaining agreement is available at the Montana University System web site.
The Carpenters bargaining unit is comprised of 30 journeyman and foreman carpenters at MSU-Billings, UM-Missoula, Montana Tech, and MSU-Bozeman
Major changes include:
� Wage increases in accordance with HB 447�3.5 percent and 4.0 percent effective October 1, 2005, and October 1, 2006, respectively.
� Adjustment of apprentice wage percentages (no financial impact).
� Conversion of foreman pay from flat dollar amount to percentage.
� Continuation the Dependent Partial Tuition Waiver.
� Change in the probationary period for new employees from four months to six months.
� Added eligibility for lump sum bonus and strategic pay programs.
� Four-year term of contract, wage only opener in 2007.
� Establishment of Labor-Management Committees.
Other modifications were made for reasons for clarification and/or contract housekeeping.
I recommend approval of the tentative agreement with the Pacific Northwest District Council of Carpenters.