-1/22/26
Wanted to let everyone know that there has been some movement on the A&R Contract. This week we were able to discuss with the State an acceptable wage package that we think could be the basis/path to a full contract agreement. We are not close on the details beyond the basic framework for wage increases but, let's face it, wage increases and telework are the most important pieces and have been the main hindrance to attaining an agreement for A&R. We will be meeting with the State a couple of times this week/next week and hopefully we can start coming to terms on the finer details. If our negotiating team can complete a full package, we will present it to the A&R Negotiations Cmte first for a vote. From there it would go to the Representative Assembly (the A&R executive board) for a vote and then it would go to all of our members for a full vote. Keep in mind that we are NOT there yet. We believe we have a path to a contract agreement but we still have numerous items and details that need to be sorted out.