A Message
From the President
In 2004, I published my vision for this Union and am pleased to say that much progress has
been made to achieve that vision. Below are a few highlights confirming the Union’s commitment
to fight for the rights of all CUB members.
GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATIONS
· In addition to numerous successful grievances, we challenged the City on seven arbitrations for unfair treatment of our members. CUB won all 7 arbitrations.
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
· Negotiated 12% salary increase for BCPSS & Baltimore City, largest in CUB history.
· Negotiated, i.e. - upgrades, hazardous duty pay, tuition reimbursement, 5-year vacation accrual, stronger protections for active military, etc.
MEMBER BENEFITS
· New Benefit: CUB Pre-Paid Legal Benefits Plan now provides members with broad array of legal representation and protection.
POLITICAL
· Defeated management’s attempt to contract-out more than 40 jobs.
· Gained significant respect from city politicians during extensive discussions over jobs, wages, and fair working conditions.
LEGISLATION
· CUB introduced an Amendment to the City Charter obtaining worker’s right to challenge terminations, suspensions of over 30 days, and demotions.
· CUB sponsored Question “L” won by an overwhelmingly 90,000 votes in the November 2006 election.
EEOC
· Achieved promotion for a qualified female worker and challenged management’s selection process.
SAFETY & HEALTH
· Achieved city-wide improvements in work station ergonomics in cooperation with City safety officer.
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