ITEM 106-103-R0100
AttachmentTO:
Board of Regents
FROM:
Sue Hill, Director, Labor Relations and Personnel
RE:
Approval of Tentative Agreement with the Print, Publishing and Media Sector of the Communications Workers of American and the Graphic Communications International Union
DATE:
January 20-21, 2000
Attached is a summary of the tentative agreement with the Print, Publishing and Media Sector of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the Graphic Communications International Union (GCIU). These two unions negotiate collectively and are covered by a single master contract with separate addenda for provisions unique to each union. I am told that this is a very unique arrangement. This agreement covers 18 employees who work in the print shop at The University of Montana-Missoula. The employees have already voted to approve the tentative agreement.
The unions agreed to delete many provisions of the agreement that were vague, outdated or considered unnecessary. The scope of work provisions were updated. The remaining language changes are not substantive. Wages for employees in these two bargaining units increase by 3% plus 20 cents effective October 1, 1999, and by 3% plus 25 cents effective October 1, 2000. Longevity and group insurance contributions were increased in accordance with state law.
xc: President Dennison
Summary of Tentative Agreement
with
Print, Publishing and Media Sector
of the Communication Workers of America
and
Graphic Communication International Union
1. Article 1 Section A Contract Term
(page 1)Change "1997" to "1999" and change "1999" to "2001."
Article 1 Section B Negotiations Schedule (page 1)
Change "1999" to "2001."
2. Article XI Section A
1.c. Charges by the Half Hour (page 14): Delete
2.c. Charges by the Half Hour (page 15): Delete
2.e. Medical Appointments (page 15): Delete the words "provided the minimum time charged is not less than one-half (1/2) hour."
3. Article XI Section A.1.b. Split Vacations
(page 14)Delete.
4. Article XI Section 2.i. Alternate Assignment
(page 16)Change the words "without loss of pay" to "with or without loss of pay."
5. Article XI Section F.1. Group Insurance
(page 21)Change the first sentence to read: "The employer contribution to health insurance for eligible employees shall be $285.00 per month for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, and $295.00 per month for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001."
6. Article XV Section B Longevity Pay
(page 30)Add the following new sentence: "Effective October 1, 1999 the longevity increment for employees who have completed fifteen (15) years and twenty (20) years of uninterrupted state service shall be increased to 2% of the employee's base salary."
7. Article XV Section C. Exemption of Wages
(pages 30-31)Delete entire section and renumber remaining sections.
8. Article XV Section D.1.b. Overtime Increments
(page 31)Delete.
9. Addendum A.I.A. Wages
(page 34)Increase wages by 3% plus 20 cents effective October 1, 1999 and again by 3% plus 25 cents effective October 1, 2000.
|
October 1, 1999 |
October 1, 2000 |
|
|
Journeyperson Printer |
14.97 |
15.67 |
|
Lead Printer |
15.40 |
16.11 |
|
Journeyperson Graphic Artist |
14.97 |
15.67 |
|
Graphic Artist Manager |
15.40 |
16.11 |
|
Production Manager |
16.12 |
16.86 |
|
Word Processing Services Manager |
14.97 |
15.67 |
10. Addendum A.II. C.) Scope of Work
(page 36)Change to read:
"1. There are four classes of work covered by this addendum: a) Graphic Design, b) Electronic Pre-Press, c) Darkroom Assembly/Plate Making, and d) Word Processing."
a. Graphic Design: Retain as per current agreement.
Add a new subsection as follows:
"b. Electronic Pre-Press includes but is not limited to the processes needed to produce negatives electronically through the image setter. Scanning, actual operation of the image setter and use of the many desktop publishing, PhotoShop and Design programs to accomplish creation of negatives for printing plate production. Oversees, establishes and maintains electronic filing. This area may be directed by a lead journeyperson.
c. Darkroom Assembly / Plate Making includes but is not limited to the following: Journeypersons responsible for camera work, image assembly, and proofing / plate making. Organizes projects for most cost effective production. Occasionally meets with clients to ascertain specific requirements for projects. Oversees filing systems for films and plates; manages darkroom inventory; and directs student employees. This area may be directed by a lead journeyperson.
d. Word Processing includes but is not limited to the following: Using computers, types copy, designs fliers, forms, brochures; creates templates; does paste up; directs student employees; meets with clients to assess needs. The Word Processing Services Manager also supervises, organizes, prepares estimates, and prices jobs. This area may be directed by a lead journeyperson.
e. Many of the above duties overlap. Two examples: Someone doing word processing may also be responsible for paste up or overseeing paste up. A graphic artist may do camera work."
11. Addendum A. II.D.3.c.
(page 37)Change to read: "At least one (1) year of the training program must be devoted to training on the electronic pre-press components (image assembly, scanning, use of desk top publishing programs). The training program must also include camera, paste up (manual image assembly), film stripping, and proofing / plate making."
12. Addendum A.V.B. Reduction in Force
(page 40)Change the first two sentences to read: There are four (4) classes of work covered by this addendum: graphic design, electronic pre-press, darkroom assembly / plate making, and word processing. If a reduction in force becomes necessary, the Director shall consult with two employees appointed by the bargaining agent and . . . ."
13. Addendum A.V.C. Posting
(page 40)Change the last sentence to read: "A journeyman printer is one who can claim competence in three (3) or more of the following categories: graphic design, camera, image assembly, proofing / plate making, electronic pre-press, and word processing."
14. Addendum A.V.D. Shift and Vacation Preference
(page 40)Delete.
15. Addendum A. VI. Hiring Criteria
(page 41)Delete.
Add the following new section between sections B and C in Article IX (page 10):
"The bargaining agent and the employer agree to work together to develop hiring criteria for permanent positions."
16. Addendum A. VII. General Laws (page 41)
Delete.
17. Addendum B. I. Wages
(page 42)Add Campus Quick Copy Manager ($12.50) and Campus Quick Copy Associate Manager ($10.10). Change title of Office Manager/Production Support to Business Manager/Production Support ($12.45) and add to titles listed.
Increase wages by 3% plus 20 cents effective October 1, 1999 and again by 3% plus 25 cents effective October 1, 2000.
|
October 1, 1999 |
October 1, 2000 |
|
|
Duplicating Shop Worker II |
8.73 |
9.24 |
|
Production Assistant |
9.81 |
10.35 |
|
Duplicating Shop Worker III |
9.81 |
10.35 |
|
Duplicating Machine Operator II |
10.71 |
11.28 |
|
Bindery Coordinator |
10.88 |
11.46 |
|
Duplicating Machine Operator III |
12.12 |
12.73 |
|
Journey Pressperson |
14.97 |
15.67 |
|
Lead Pressperson |
15.40 |
16.11 |
|
Production Manager |
16.12 |
16.86 |
|
Campus Quick Copy Manager |
13.08 |
13.72 |
|
Campus Quick Copy Associate Manager |
10.60 |
11.17 |
|
Business Manager/Production Support |
13.02 |
13.66 |
18. Addendum B. VI. Foreman
(page 44)Delete.