Negotiation & Covid Impacts

JFCS

AFSCME Local 1739 reached a tentative agreement with Jewish Family and Children’s Service on Wednesday, August 24^th. The tentative agreement will be distributed to the JFCS membership for their ratification after the Labor Day weekend.

SPIN COVID MODIFICATION

On Thursday, August 25^th, the union membership of Special People in Northeast (SPIN) ratified a modification to their collective bargaining agreement. SPIN negotiated with the union for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all new employees. Current employees who are fully vaccinated shall receive a ten (10%) percent increase to their base wages as of September 1, 2021. There are exemptions for religious and medical reasons.

JEVS/TURN

The Union is currently in talks with both JEVS Human Services and Tenant Union Representative Network (TURN) over COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

As our members are recalled back into their offices, we ask that everyone stay vigilant by following all of the CDC COVID-19 guidelines of social distancing, masks, and frequent hand washing.  In most of our contracts, we have language which specifically addresses employers’ obligation to provide a safe and healthy work environment.  Please contact your union representative if you feel your workplace is not safe or not following the proper CDC COVID-19 protocols.