2/19/1986 (2) - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Special Master's recommendation has nothing whatsoever to do with merit, and that was one of the major things the bargaining unit desired to get away from because it was felt the merit was not done properly and was not objective. Commissioner Wodtke inquired if Mr. Scates was saying the union does not want to consider any pay package that would deal in any way with merit. Mr. Scates emphasized that the union wants to accept the Special Master's recommendations. One thing that keeps popping up at this hearing is reverting back to the merit system, and this was not brought up at the final round of bargaining nor was it presented to the Special Master. Had the County made a proposal similar to what they have here and had told the union that was their final offer, it may have been possible to wrap the contract up at that time, but that was not the County's position, and he felt it is important that the Board understand that. Chairman Scurlock believed what he is hearing is that there was never a proposal to go to a merit concept and that was never rejected by the union. Mr. Scates confirmed that during the course of bargaining there were several proposals countered back and forth on merit and on across the board increases, and the county's final best offer was 3.8% and they abandoned the merit system. Chairman Scurlock believed the union at some point was willing to accept some sort of merit concept, and Mr. Scates felt they probably would have.. Commissioner Bird noted that, in other words, the union's position is not always opposed to a merit type increase, assuming they have -confidence that the evaluation system used is fair and equitable. Mr. Scates stated that as a union they would have nothing against it if it can be objective and done fairly and checks and balances are in place. 7 63 67 FE 19 19 6 Bool< F4��