March 24, 2011

Bargaining Updates

THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE. After the latest mediation session March 22, the TESC Bargaining Team reports that management is unwilling to agree that exempt staff will take the same 3 percent salary cut as proposed to classified staff. Otherwise, agreement is close. The team encourages TESC members to continue wearing their “Fair Contract” buttons and signing the petition being circulated on campus.

INTERPRETERS.
Members of the Interpreters United Bargaining Team began their negotiations with the governor’s Labor Relations Office Wednesday (March 23). The team presented and explained its 18 contract article proposals to management. They return to the table March 30.

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