OFS
July 14, 2016 - Ratification of OFS Tentative Agreement
We are pleased to inform you that the OFS Bargaining Unit has ratified the tentative agreement by 92% yes vote.
Sincerely,
Isa Shabazz
CWA Representative
Telecommunications and Technologies
Summary of Tentative Agreement
Wages
06/06/2016 06/05/2017 06/04/2018 06/03/2019
3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Due to the increase being put back to the pay period after contract expiration, causing a second increase in 2016 and receiving your raises earlier, you will effectively make as much as if we had negotiated 3.9% in January of each year of the contract.
Differentials
7 day coverage differential increased to $1.00 per hour.
Collaboration Bonus
$1,000 bonus first payroll period after ratification and an additional $1,000 payable in January 2019
Medical
We have agreed to an additional plan option. Please see attached.
Premium Plan
Non-emergency care in the emergency room deductibles will increase from a $100 to a $200 deductible.
If an employee elects another plan besides the Premium Plan they will no longer be eligible for enrollment or reenrollment.
Employee Wellness Incentive will increase from $50.00 to $150.00 AMEX gift card for completing biometric screening, personal health assessment and one location specific wellness activity.
Premiums: Current 2017 2018 2019 2020
Emp. Only 23.00 23.00 26.00 26.00 26.00
Emp & Sp 45.00 45.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
Emp & Dep 34.00 34.00 37.00 37.00 37.00
Family 51.00 51.00 56.00 56.00 56.00
Value Plan
No plan changes.
Company will contribute 250.00 into a Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) upon achieving wellness incentive.
Premiums: Current 2017 2018 2019 2020
Emp. Only 10.00 10.00 13.00 13.00 13.00
Emp & Sp 15.00 15.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Emp & Dep 12.00 12.00 15.00 15.00 15.00
Family 22.00 22.00 30.00 30.00 30.00
Retiree Plan
No premium increases or plan design changes for retirees.