CCEA Delivers One, Two Punch in Face of Failing Economy
Extending Contract & Preserving Teacher Jobs
Contract Extended with Movements in Place
Even with the Governor, the Chamber of Commerce, and R-J editors clamoring for teacher contract concessions, CCEA was able to deliver on a one year contract preserving ALL salary and benefits. This agreement, pending teacher ratification, ensures that anyone moving on the salary schedule will get their increase for experience, longevity, and educational advancement.
The teacher/education "unfriendly" Review-Journal, in a June 21, 2009 editorial, summarized the relevance "teacher unions" demonstrated during the 2009 Session of the Nevada Legislature.
A month ago, when the Nevada Legislature was deep into the session amid the threat of balancing the budget on the backs of teachers and other public employees, I sent out an e-mail containing CCEA's promises to you, and received dozens of e-mails from members and non- members who were skeptical, critical and doubtful as to CCEA's success in maintaining these promises.
Contract Deal ReachedNo Cuts in Salary & Benefits
Finally, following months of doomsday economic projections, a Governor’s budget outlining massive cuts in salary, retirement and insurance benefits, and talk of hundreds of teacher layoffs, agreement has been reached on a one (1) year contract which will include NO cuts, freezes or furloughs.
Nevada legislators spent the last days of the 120-day session debating and passing the last set of bills, some of them overriding the veto of Governor Gibbons, who set a new mark this year by vetoing more bills, and having more vetoes overridden, than any governor in state history.
If you have been debating whether you want to take advantage of the Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) outlined in Article 18 of the Negotiated Agreement, remember you have to submit the paperwork prior to July 15, 2009.
The Clark County Education Association (CCEA) and the Clark County School District (CCSD) have agreed to have a voluntary transfer period from June 1 through June 30, 2009. During this transfer period teachers with less than full time contracts may interview and accept full time positions.
Article 20, Personal Leave, of the Negotiated Agreement between CCEA and CCSD outlines the specifics of Universal Personal Leave. All licensed employees qualify for one day of universal leave. To utilize this leave an employee must: