March 14, 2008                                               Volume #29, Issue #9

IN MEMORIAM. . .We are saddened to learn that Dennis Ahrens, a long-time member of Local 1323, lost
his battle with cancer last month. He was 53. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and co-workers.

STAFF VACANCIES. . .Council 40 is soliciting applications to fill known and expected staff representative
vacancies caused by resignation and retirement. The positions are now posted internally, so the exact
locations of the ultimate vacancies are unknown. If any of the members of your local/chapter are
interested in applying, they should forward a resume and letter of application to Associate Director
Jack Bernfeld at the Council office in Madison by Friday, April 18.

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS. . .The Selection Committee has completed its work and
announced the winners of the 24th annual Council 40 Memorial Scholarship competition. We had 109
applicants for the 10 scholarships. The winner’s names, along with the local union affiliation of the winner or
parent, are listed at the end of this bulletin. Our congratulations to all winners and our thanks to all who
participated in this year’s scholarship program.

CEDARBURG. . .DPW and Wastewater employees for the City of Cedarburg, members of Local 108, have
a new 3-year contract. All wages increased 3% effective 1/1/08 and additional 3% lifts are scheduled for
1/1/09 and 1/1/10. The City agreed to consolidate the crewperson position into the higher paying operator
position resulting in $4 to $6/hour increases for crewpersons during the term of the contract. The parties
agreed to a new Health Savings Account (HSA) plan to generate cost savings. In addition, the City will
contribute $250/person each year to the newly created deferred compensation plan.

LINCOLN COUNTY. . .Courthouse workers, Correctional Officers, and 911 Dispatchers who work here, all
members of Local 332-A, have a new 2-year agreement. On 1/1/08 all rates increased 2%. All rates will
increase another 1% 7/1/08. On 1/1/09 rates increase 1.5% with an additional lift of 1.5% on 7/1/09.
Employees will continue to pay $20/month single and $35/month family for health insurance premiums with
maximum out-of-pocket expenses of $700/single and $1,300/family for in-network coverage and $1,100/
single and $2,100/family for outside of network. The 4-tier drug formulary is as follows: $0 for Tier 1, $20 for
Tier 2, $35 for Tier 3, and 25% for Tier 4, which has a $1,000 annual maximum co-pay. The lifetime
maximum for health insurance coverage increased from $1 million to $2 million. Preventative care coverage
increased from $200 to $500. Other benefit changes include the addition of 2nd and 3rd shift wage
differentials for Correctional Officers and 911 Operators and adding step-parents to funeral leave.

NO UPDATE NEXT WEEK. . .Please note that Council 40 offices will be closed Friday, March 21.

                                                                     POST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

$2000 Scholarship
Stacia Taves                  Eau Claire Public Library, Local 284-A

$1000 Scholarship
Bailey Schwefel             Brookfield City, Local 20

Alternate
Benjamin Linzmeier        Wood County Highway, Local 344

                                                                             SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP