August 3, 2007                                                       Volume #28, Issue #23

AFSCME FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS. . .The International Union has announced the 2008 scholarship
program for children of AFSCME members. For 2008, thirteen (13) scholarships of $2,000 each will be
awarded. The scholarships will be renewed for $2,000 each year for up to four years. For copies of the
application form, contact AFSCME Family Scholarship Program, c/o Education Dept., 1625 L Street
N.W., Washington, DC 20036 or go to the AFSCME website at www.afscme.org. The deadline for
applications is December 31, 2007.

MOUNT PLEASANT. . .Employees who work in the Mount Pleasant Village Hall, members of Local 864,
have a new two-year contract. Wages were increased 3% retroactive to 1/1/07. Another 3% pay hike is
set for 1/1/08. The Employer has agreed to continue paying 90% of the single and family health insurance
premiums, with the employee’s share capped at $100/month in 2007 and $110/month in 2008. Paid time
off for part-time employees was added.

CALEDONIA. . .Members of Local 864 who work in Caledonia in a professional and general bargaining
units have new 2007-2009 contracts. Wages in both units were increased 3% retro to 1/1/07. Another 3%
wage increase is set for 1/1/08, to be followed by a 2.5% hike on 1/1/09. A new Public Health Specialist
classification was added to the professional unit and a new Account Clerk classification was added to the
general unit. The Employer will pay 94% of the single and family health insurance premiums in the first two
years. In 2009, 93% will be paid. Sick leave maximum accumulation was increased from 190 to 196 days.
The clothing allowance and funeral leave provisions were improved in the general unit.

OMRO. . .City of Omro DPW, Water, Sewer and City Hall employees, members of Local 1838, recently
ratified a new three-year contract. Wages were increased 3.38% retroactive to 1/1/07. On 1/1/08 wage
rates will increase 65¢/hour across the board (3.38% on average) with another 65¢/hour increase set for
1/1/09. The Clerk/ Dispatch classification received an upgrade. In 2007, the Employer will pay 100% of the
single and family health insurance premiums. In 2008, the employees will pay $15/month single and $30/
month for family coverage. In 2009, the employee share will go to $25/month single and $50/month family.
Sick leave maximum went from 115 to 120 days. New shift differential and pager premiums were added.

MERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT. . .Members of Local 3833 who work for the Merton School District
(Waukesha County) have a new three-year contract. Wages were increased 3.5% on 7/1/07. An additional
3% pay increase is set for 7/1/08 with another 3% scheduled for 7/1/09. The Maintenance classification
received an extra $1.00/hour effective 7/1/07. The Employer will continue to pay 100% of the single health
insurance premium and 85% of the family premium. A second paid personal business day was added for
employees with more than 10 years of service.