ITEM 129-107-R1105
TO:������������������ Montana Board of Regents
FROM:������������� Kevin McRae, Director
Labor Relations and Human Resources
RE:������������������ Approval of Tentative Agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers
DATE:�������������� November 16-18, 2005
Attached is a summary of the tentative agreement reached with the International Union of Operating Engineers.� This bargaining unit consists of two dispatchers and one mechanic in the motor pool at Montana State University in Bozeman.� The union-ratified tentative agreement is a first contract covering a new bargaining unit.
The agreement includes:
������ Wage increases of 3.5 percent and 4.0 percent effective October 1, 2005, and October 1, 2006, respectively.
������ Final and binding arbitration of grievances by a neutral party.
������ Mandatory dues or representation fees deducted from employee pay and submitted to the union.
������ No strike / no lockout during the term of the agreement.
������ Term of the agreement expires June 30, 2007.
I recommend approval of the tentative agreement with the Operating Engineers.