We got our contract offer last night by Omaha Steve

[Omaha Steve]

I've been weighing should I post this or not. With so many DUers not working or working reduced hours, I'm not sure this is appropriate. I decided to post. We were offered a 3 year contract. 2.75% increase each year. Small increase totaling 3% more to the pension over 3 years. Health wellness was added. Our cost of health care will go from 5 % in 2008 to 6% in 2009 and 2010. 7% in 2011. No give backs. We held the line. We vote Friday. More on this Saturday. I hope everyone on the DU can do this well over the next few years.

I'm off work today because my mom is back in the hospital. I will continue to have just a few posts per day until the weekend.

OS

[Fresh_Start]

1. OS, while every DUer might not appreciate your contract

there are enough of us that can appreciate good outcomes that you shouldn't feel like you can't celebrate success

I say this after my husband lost his job in January....I don't want everyone to suffer just because things could be better for me
Most DUers are not gonna wish the worst on their fellow DUer

[Earth Bound Misfit]

2. Congrats Steve

Well done.

Good wishes for your mom.

EBM

[sinkingfeeling]

3. Surely, this will be approved by the vote. Congratulations.

[Help_I_Live_In_Idaho]

4. Hey Steve Did You Ever Get In Touch With The AFL-CIO In Lewiston

Help-I-live-in-Idaho mark

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[Omaha Steve]

5. I'm still waiting on a call

The office that handles organizing in Idaho is in (either) Oregon or Washington. The recruiting officer is on vacation. I'm waiting too.

[Help_I_Live_In_Idaho]

6. Thanks for the update and the help Steve

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