Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums have consistently risen over the past nine years. Many employees have difficulty affording the constant increases. Over the past couple of years there has been much discussion about the fringe package. Some trustees have expressed an opinion that the amount is too high and should be reduced. There have been other suggestions that the fringe should not be distributed equally but based on the size of a person's family and their associated insurance needs.
Many ideas are out there but none deal with the real issue.
The fringe dollars are due for an equal increase to meet the needs of all of the classified employees. Your support of the union as we go into negotiations is vitally important. The union can only provide a living wage and fringe package if you make your support known. The annual meeting provides an opportunity for the members to hear from their officers on the state of the union. The meeting also provides for the formation of the election committee for the upcoming election of officers.