Transcript The UUP Discretionary Process

Requesting a
UUP Discretionary Increase
(DSI)
A Joint Labor/Management Presentation
Carol Braund
Mary Wasilewski
Cindy Richmond
October 21, 2009
Discretionary Salary Increases (DSI)
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Provided in Article 20.7 of the Agreement
between the State of New York and United
University Professions (UUP)
…”the UUP Contract”
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Pool equals 1% of total annual and biweekly pay
basis salaries as of 6/30 (salary in effect before
any ATB) with raises to be effective 7/1 and
paid (“retro”) before end of the year.
(Hourly pay basis amounts are not considered when
establishing the pool though hourly staff are eligible for
raises)
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Here?...payroll#17, checks dated 12/9/09
Who is Eligible?
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Staff in the UUP bargaining unit (08) (faculty,
librarians and professional staff) on the payroll as of
June 30, 2009,
 …and in UUP bargaining unit at time of payment.
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Part time? ..yes!
Temporary appt status?...yes!
Hourly pay basis?....yes!..though their pay rates are
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On Leave of Absence?.....yes!......ALL ARE “ELIGIBLE”
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not considered when establishing the pool
Discretionary
Considerations
Professional Staff
Effectiveness of Performance
Mastery of Specialization
Professional Activity
Continuing Growth
Overall Effectiveness
Academic Staff
Mastery of Subject Matter
Effectiveness in Teaching
Scholarly Activity
Continuing Growth
Overall Effectiveness
Self Recommendation
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As a UUP represented employee, you
have the ability to self-recommend for
a discretionary increase.
Self-recommendations should include
reference to the CRITERIA for
consideration.
FAQ’S….
“Am I eligible to receive a discretionary
increase if my current salary is above the
maximum for my position grade?”
1.
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Yes, you’re still eligible
“I’m paid on an hourly basis. Can I still receive
a DSI?”
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Sure you can! Dollar amount recommended is divided
by 2088 annual hours to arrive at hourly rate
increase.
FAQ’S….
“I heard I’m not eligible to receive a
3.
discretionary increase if I have not received
an annual evaluation?”
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Not true.
“Somebody told me employees are
“automatically” entitled to receive a
discretionary increase, right?”
4.
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‘Eligible’ doesn’t equal ‘entitled’. Increases awarded
are “at the discretion” of management.
FAQ’S….
“I'm full time now but was part time earlier.
How is the raise calculated?”
5.
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Raise amount will be pro-rated accordingly. If part
time, 50% on 7/1 and received $250 increase, then full
time amount will equate to $500 added to base.
“Where does the State get all the money to
distribute?”
6.
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Good question.
o
‘State purpose’ funded portion of the pool is reimbursed
to campuses; remainder must be supported by employee’s
funding source at time of payment.
Questions?
For more info…
Carol Braund
UUP Local Chapter President
422-5028 [email protected]
Mary Wasilewski
Manager for Compensation & Performance Management
Human Resources
x4-5813 [email protected]
Cindy Richmond
Human Resources Associate
for Compensation & HRIS
Human Resources
x4-5813 [email protected]