Effective July 1, 2006

Summary of changes to contract provisions for employee pay and classification:

Salary Range or Structure

Effective July 1, 2006, there is a 2% increase to the salary range minimum, maximum, and to the steps within the salary range. (Article 19.5)

Base Pay

Effective July 1, 2006, employees receive an across-the-board increase of 2%. (Article 19.5)

Employees will receive a step increase per the provisions of the contract. (Article 19.4)

Employees must be paid on step. No one may be hired above or below the assigned salary range for his/her classification.

One Time Payment

Effective July 1, 2006, employees will receive a lump sum payment of $300 pro-rated based on percentage appointment.

Eligible employees (those who select 4th tier Medica Base Plan or Health Partners buy-up plan) will receive a single deposit of $150.00 before March 1, 2007.

Performance Programs

Outstanding Service Award Programs may be used at the discretion of each collegiate/administrative seniority unit. (Article 19.8)

Performance Appraisal

The process of managing employee performance is critical to the success of employees, colleges/units, and the University. Performance appraisals for each employee shall be submitted at least once each year using either a standard University evaluation form or one that is an approved substitute for that standard form. The University-wide performance appraisal forms are located online.

In some cases, colleges/departments/units may prefer to develop a performance appraisal/management plan (including a process, appraisal forms, and training for supervisors) specific to their unit. Alternate performance appraisal plans must be developed in conjunction with the unit's HR Pro and their OHR Human Resources Consultant and approved by the Office of Human Resources.

Units are encouraged to record the dates of all completed performance reviews in the PeopleSoft system.

Compensation Policy, Related Information

Wage rate tables are published in the 2005-2007 union contract. (Appendix D, Salary Rate Information)

Pay Plan Questions

Please refer questions on this 2006-2007 Pay Plan for AFSCME Technical Employees to your unit HR Pro or your central Human Resources Consultant.

HRMS PeopleSoft implementation dates and instructions will be available June 1, 2006. HRMS will send implementation instructions to HRMS ACES. Individuals can request copies of the HRMS instructions, after June 1, 2006, by contacting Bonnie Marten at (612) 626-9665 or e-mail marte004@tc.umn.edu.