A tentative collective bargaining agreement between Eastern
Michigan University and the UAW Local 1976 has been ratified
by the union membership.
The union supported the tentative agreement that was reached
with the University May 8. The vote by UAW Local 1976 members,
which took place May 23, was 139 in favor of the contract
with 74 opposed.
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The contract will now be presented to the EMU Board of
Regents for approval. The next regular board meeting is
June 19.
"Both sides demonstrated their tremendous commitment by
staying at the table and reaching a tentative agreement," said
David Trakul, director, employee relations.
Highlights of the four-year contract include a $1,260
flat rate increase retroactive to July 1, 2006; a $1,406
flat rate increase effective July 1, 2007; a $1,563 flat
rate increase effective July 1, 2008; and a 3-percent raise
effective July 1, 2009. The contract is retroactive to
July 1, 2006.
The tentative agreement also includes new medical benefit
language, which goes into effect January 1, 2008.
The union, which represents the professional/technical
staff, has 395 members.
