New Benefits Explanation
Negotiations are over and we won quite a bit! Despite the drying up of federal funding to the state of Minnesota, we were able to get pay raises that will put most of our members at or above $20 per hour by the end of the contract. Additionally, our team was able to secure several new benefits that our members have not had before. However, some of these benefits are not available right away. Below is a list with an overview of each one and the date they become effective:
Salary Range Adjustments (Raises):
$1 per hour flat increase to all titles, Effective April 1, 2026
3.0% increase, Effective January 1, 2027
3.5% increase, Effective January 1, 2028
One (1) Floating Holiday, Effective January 1, 2027
Free telehealth and at-home healthcare visits with Kavira Health, Enroll now!
$400 per year, Effective January 1, 2027
$500 per year, Effective January 1, 2028
*Must meet certain eligibility requirements, See Article 22 of our contract for more details
**Must have at least one (1) year of service to be eligible for an annual match by the Employer
Vacation carryover increase to 160 hours, Effective January 1, 2027
One (1) day of Bereavement Leave which can be applied to anyone covered by the Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) statute, Effective January 1, 2027
Annual increases to Uniform Reimbursement schedules, annual increases to the Safety Shoe stipend, and new language that allows for safety shoe repairs
And many more adjustments to the legal language of the contract that helps protect your rights and dignity as workers! Read your contract for more details