ITEM 127-116-R0505

 

TO:������������������ Montana Board of Regents

 

FROM:������������� Kathy Crego, Director

Labor Relations and Human Resources

 

RE:������������������ Approval of Tentative Agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

 

DATE:�������������� May 19-20, 2005

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Attached is a summary of the tentative agreement reached with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).� 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 IBEW bargaining unit is comprised of approximately 20 journeyman and foreman electricians at MSU-Billings, UM-Missoula, 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.

�         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.

�         Modification of wage differentials for employees holding two levels of fire alarm certification:� 3.0 percent for manufacturer�s certification and 5.0 percent for NICET Level II certification.

�         Establish apprentice electrician program.

 

Other modifications were made for reasons for clarification and/or contract housekeeping.

 

I recommend approval of the tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.�