2015-16 Settlements Reached for Certified Union and Classified Union Employee Groups

We are pleased to announce the Heartland AEA Board of Directors has approved terms and conditions of employment for the Heartland Education Association (HEA) and Teamster Union employment groups for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years. The transparent and interest-based approach of union representatives and management in monthly collaboration meetings has resulted in successfully addressing several issues over the course of the year. Below is a summary of key points of the bargaining agreements for each employment group. 

Heartland Education Association – Certified Union 
Article 18: Compensation 

• Total package increase of 3.75%, including Teacher Salary Supplement (TSS), for 2015-16 
• Total package increase of 3.9%, including Teacher Salary Supplement (TSS), for 2016-17 
• 2 steps will be added to the BA lanes in 2015-16 and 2 additional steps in 2016-17 

Article 14: Temporary Leaves of Absence 

• 5 days of leave can be used for the purpose of sick family/weather and will be deducted from annual sick leave allotment (18 days) 

Article 23: Duration 

• All articles will be in effect until June 30, 2017. 

Teamsters Local #238 – Classified Union 
Article 14: Wages 

• Total package increase of 3.0% for 2015-16 
• Total package increase of 3.0% for 2016-17 
• Full implementation of longevity pay 

Article 8: Temporary Leaves of Absence 

• 5 days of leave can be used for the purpose of sick family/weather and will be deducted from annual sick leave allotment (18 days) 

Article 9: Paid Holidays 

• Language clarifies specific paid holidays for 12-month and 218-, 199- and 185-day employees 

Article 16: Duration 

• All articles will be in effect until June 30, 2017. 

Classified Non-Union 
A Meet and Confer session for Classified Non-Union staff has been scheduled for April 20 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in Rooms 107 A/B. More information about the agenda will follow. 

The 2015-16 Negotiated Agreements will be posted under the Human Resources link on the Intranet by May 1. If you have any questions about this information, contact Laura Gillon, Executive Director of Human Resources, at lgillon@heartlandaea.org or ext. 14416.