Chandler SEIU unit approves new city pay agreement

Chandler's Administrative, Clerical and Technical unit of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) unanimously approved a new wage and benefits agreement to send to the Chandler City Council for consideration. (Link here, no permalink). The article notes that the City Council must still approve the agreement and the Wage Market survey that is the basis for part of the wage increases.

From the article:

The tentative agreement calls for an across-the-board wage increase for ACT employees of 2.5 percent, plus a Market Wage Survey adjustment expected to be as much as 4.89 percent. Better deferred compensation and overtime policies, additional shift differential pay and many other improvements are also included.

Highlights of the agreement are provided here. In the highlights is the mention that the ACT unit "will bargain together next year with Labor & Trades members as ONE UNION representing more than 500 Chandler employees."

The Arizona SEIU website describes the organization thus:

SEIU Arizona members are public service and health care employees in Arizona who have united for good, secure jobs, quality health care, reliable services, and the right to retire for working families.

We're a democratic organization that's improving the lives of all working families and holding decision makers accountable - on the job site and in our communities.

We're creating partnerships with community organizations, employers, and elected officials to solve issues facing workers and local residents.

We're committed to representing the interests of the majority - those who strive for success with their families and at the workplace.