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Why a Reopener?

In April 2009, in the midst of the national economic crisis, a contract extension was agreed upon with the County and voted on by SEIU members that provided concessions and protected benefits such as longevity for an additional year. The contract extension also provided for an economic reopener which would allow the members the option to bargain for an increase in their COLA and in turn the County would put forth their proposals on economic issues only. Today, a motivated and growing membership and SEIU staff sat in unity at the bargaining table to address the economic reopener.

The following are some of management’s initial proposals:

• 4% pay cut retroactive to July 1, 2010
• Forgo merit increases
• Increase health insurance premiums for the majority of membership
• Stipulations upon overtime, and adjustments to shift differential pay
• Six mandatory furlough days during the course of the next year

Clark County did not offer that the acceptance of such proposals would counter future layoffs.

SEIU Members Want You to Know: Our voice is unified and being heard in bargaining and we’ll continue to hold-the-line for fair bargaining. Let your voice be heard at telluswhatyouthink@seiunv.org.

Download a copy of the flyer in pdf format:
 UMC Update Flyer 8.26

University Medical Center and area cancer patients were featured in a segment on "60 Minutes" that aired April 6 on CBS. Scott Pelley reported on the closing of the outpatient cancer clinic at UMC due to budget cuts amid a deepening recession.

The 13-minute report, called "The Clinic is Closed," can be seen here.

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