2014-15 Settlements Reached for Certified Union and Classified Union Employment 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 2014-2015 fiscal year. The compensation philosophy developed by the Board is to pay all categories of employees at competitive levels established by relevant labor markets and available resources, and which are consistent with job competencies, responsibilities and requirements, considering salary and benefits as a total compensation package. 

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 bargaining agreements for each employment group. 

Heartland Education Association – Certified Union 

• The settlement is a combined total package of 4.993% including Teacher Salary Supplement (TSS). 
• One step has been added to each lane before the longevity stipend; therefore, all employees will advance a step and receive a percentage increase based upon the salary schedule. 
• Each eligible employee will receive TSS monies based on a percent-of-the-base salary schedule. 
• With the exception of Article 16 (Insurance), Article 18 (Compensation) and Article 23 (Duration), all other articles will be in effect until June 30, 2016. 

Teamsters Local #238 – Classified Union 

• The settlement is a 3.346% total package increase. 
• A new salary schedule, including salary bands, will be implemented. 
• Longevity pay will be implemented over a two-year period. 
• An optional meeting for Classified Union employees interested in learning more about the new salary structure will be scheduled in May. 
• All articles of this agreement will be in effect until June 30, 2015. 

Classified Non-Union 

• A meet and confer session for Classified Non-Union staff has been scheduled for April 28 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Zion Lutheran Church (4300 Beaver Ave., Des Moines). More information about the agenda will follow. 

The 2014-15 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.