Every tax is a pay cut.  Every tax cut is a pay raise. Citizens for Limited Taxation

There are two unions involved here. Public Employee Local Union 1116, Administrative Unit Employees This one, strangely enough, comes with twelve ( 12 ) pages of salary tables! Public Employees Local Union 1156 This one comes with five ( 5 ) pages of salary tables. There are also two pages of certification reimbursements. Each little certificate acquired rewards its holder an annual stipend between $100 and $800. See table below. Large number of little perks that really add up. I've highlighted the more unusual ones in red

Public Employee Local Union 1116, Administrative Unit Employees This one, strangely enough, comes with twelve ( 12 ) pages of salary tables!

Article IV Employees may choose to not be in the union. Article VI No strikes or lockouts Article VII All employees, whether union members or not, are required to pay union dues. Article VIII Seniority begins after a six month probationary waiting period. Article IX Bulletining/filing positions, seniority rules on openings and promotions. The six month probation may be extended for another six months. Article XI Section 1 11 holidays Section 3 Day before Xmas is a holiday with pay. Pay is 2.5 times normal if you work that day. Article XII Annual clothing allowance of $460 annually Article XIII Vacation, 3-5 weeks depending on longevity. Unused vacation may be converted to sick time Article XV Work day 0700-1500, half hour for lunch. Article XVII Overtime, superintendents/operation managers receive an annual stipend *$5,250 in 2006) in lieu of overtime. Article XXI Bereavement leave, 3 days with pay for immediate family (spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, child, grandparents of employee and spouse) Proof of death may be requested. Article XXII Sick leave 1.25 days per month May be used to care for wife/children Two sick days given if no sick time used. On retirement, unused sick time goes to sick leave bank. No sick leave is wasted. It's all used. It's not sick leave. Article XXV Fifteen minute break for each four hours work period Imperical evidence shows a fifteen minute break every hour. Article XXVII One personal day per fiscal year Article XXIX Sick leave bank Section 1: Each new employee contributes 2 days to the sick leave bank. Article XXX Longevity pay Years Served 10 15 20 25 30 35 Amount $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 Salary table Twelve pages of salary tables (for an administrative staff?).

Public Employees Local Union 1156 This one comes with five ( 5 ) pages of salary tables. There are also two pages of certification reimbursements. Each little certificate acquired rewards its holder an annual stipend between $100 and $800.

Article VI No strike/no lockout Article VII All employees (including non-members) contribute to union dues whether they are members or not. Article VIII Seniority rules on layoffs and recalls Article IX Seniority rules on new positions Article XI 11 holidays, day before Xmas is a holiday with pay. Pay is 2.5 times normal if you work that day. Article XII Annual clothing allowance of $600 Article XIII Three to five weeks of vacation depending on longevity Article XV Workday is 0700-1500, 1/2 hour lunch A police officer shall be on duty where the safety of employees requires a police officer Article XVI Working supervisors get $700 annually. Article XVII Overtime, $70/week for wearing a beeper Article XXI Bereavement leave Three days for member of immediate family: spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, child, grandchild, grandparents of employee/spouse, step children, step parents One day for relatives living in household, and aunts/uncles of employee/spouse. Proof of death may be required Article XXII Sick leave, 1.25 days per month May be used for spouse/child care (up to 3 days). Five days sick leave accrued if none used Article XXIV All new employees shall be required to reside within 12 miles of Framingham Article XXV Fifteen minute break every four hours of work Imperical evidence shows a fifteen minute break every hour. $150 per year for tools Article XXVIII One personal day off per year Article XXX Sick leave bank Section 1: each new employee contributes 2 days Section 3: up to 60 days/year can be drawn by an individual Article XXXI Sick leave buy back Upon retirement/death, buy back one day for every five days over 100 days accumulated Article XXXII Longevity pay Years Served 10 15 20 25 30 Amount $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 Certification Costs Here's an example of hemorraging money thru small benefits. Any large beast can be killed with enough pin pricks. Certification Amount Reimbursed Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 2A $200 Hoisting License Class 1B $300 Hoisting License Class 1A $500 Commercial Driver's License - Tanker Endorsement $150 Commercial Driver's License - Hazmat Endorsement $150 Commercial Driver's License - Class A Operator's License $300 Construction Supervisor's License $500 Master Plumber's Liense $800 Journeyman Plumber's License $500 Master Electrican's License $500 Journeyman Electrican License $500 Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License $300 Commercial Pesticide Applicator's Certification $500 Certified Landscape Professional MCLP $500 Certified Arborist MAA $750 Certified Horticulturist $750 Landscape Architect $800 Drinking Water System Distribution Grade 1D $150 Drinking Water System Distribution Grade 2D $300 Drinking Water System Distribution Grade 3D $450 Drinking Water System Distribution Grade 4D $600 Drinking Water System Treatment Grade 1T $150 Drinking Water System Treatment Grade 2T $300 Drinking Water System Treatment Grade 3T $450 Drinking Water System Treatment Grade 4T $600 Backflow and Cross Connection Tester DEP $250 Backflow and Cross Connection Surveyor DEP $400 Wastewater Collection Systems NWEA Grade I $150 Wastewater Collection Systems NWEA Grade II $300 Wastewater Collection Systems NWEA Grade III $450 Wastewater Collection Systems NWEA Grade IV $600 IMSA - International Municipal Signal Association Workzone Traffic Control IMSA $250 Signs and Markings IMSA Level I $200 Signs and Markings IMSA Level II $400 Signs and Markings IMSA Level III $600 National Institute of Automotive Excellence ASE Automobile and Light Truck Engine Repair ASE A1 $100 Automatic Transmission - Transaxle ASE A2 $100 Manual Drive Train and Axels A3 $100 Suspension and Steering ASE A4 $100 Braking Systems ASE A5 $100 Electrical & Electronic Systems ASE A6 $100 Heating and Air Conditioning ASE A7 $100 Engine Performance ASE A8 $100 National Institute of Automotive Excellence ASE Medium and Heavy trucks Diesel Engines $100 Drive Train & Axels $100 Braking Systems $100 Suspensions and Steering $100 Electrical and Electronic Systems $100 HVAC Systems $100 Preventive Maintenance Inspection $100 American National Standards Institute Vertical Welding $250 Horizontal Welding $250 Overhead Welding $250

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