2017-18 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 multiple years. 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 for two years.
• The combined total package for 2017-18 is 2.9% including Teacher Salary Supplement (TSS).
• The combined total package for 2018-19 is 3.0% including Teacher Salary Supplement (TSS).
• Beginning 2018-19, employees will contribute 3% toward a single health insurance policy. There will be no employee contribution toward dental.
• Article 10: Transfer Procedures has been updated to include language regarding the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities when transferring, as well as the expectation that staff will stay in their assignment for at least two years.

Teamsters Local #238 – Classified Union

• The settlement is for three years.
• The combined total package for 2017-18 is 2.75%.
• The combined total package for 2018-19 is 3.0%.
• The combined total package for 2019-20 is 3.0%.
• Beginning 2018-19, employees will contribute 3% toward a single health insurance policy. There will be no employee contribution toward dental.
• Article 5: Transfer Procedures has been updated to include language regarding the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities when transferring.
• Article 9: Holidays has been updated to reflect the winter break holiday schedule.

The Negotiated Agreements will be posted under the Human Resources link on the Intranet. If you have any questions about this information, contact Tony Chiaramonte, Human Resources Manager, at ext. 14534.