MOU Ratification

TSA is now in the process of voting on a new MOU. There has been some discussion on the new MOU and what it means to members of the TSA. The new MOU does not contain any of the provisions that the TSA board was directed to negotiate for the membership. The city's negotiating team has held strong, not agreeing to the number of hours in furlough reduction or any assurances of no furloughs for FY 2012/2013. They have also removed any language regarding the market survey and 75th percentile for FY 2012/2013. Some board members feel that this is the best offer the city will provide and a decision to bring it to a vote was made based on a timeline given by the city that the board had to tentatively agree with the current proposed MOU by 5:00 P.M on 8/4/2011. The TSA board is currently divided on the way to move forward with the contract negotiation process. Some board members feel that other employee groups have had an opportunity to gain an advantage over the TSA. The two choices available are to accept the tentatively proposed contract or move forward with fact finding and a public hearing in front of the city council. Some of the board members feel that including financial triggers and no risk on the city's part in FY, 2012/2013 is not in the best interest of TSA members. Holding firm on the principal of no triggers, and fair and equal treatment of all employee groups is paramount even at the risk of losing the 20 hours in furlough reduction. If you have previously voted on the MOU and are now having second thoughts about your vote, please contact Andy Acedo and let him know about your concerns and if you wish to change your vote. If you have additional questions about the process used, or how the board negotiated with the city, please contact any board member.

MOU Negotiations

After several negotiating sessions the TSA has declared an impasse with the City. The TSA presented a variety of offers to the City including; reducing the furlough time to 2.5% in FY 2011/2012 and either a COLA of 2.5% or a 2.5% one time bonus payment in FY 2012/2013 and a guarantee of no additional furlough. The City's only counter offer was to give the TSA the exact same deal given to SEIU. That offer was rejected by the TSA bargaining team. The next steps in the impasse process are determined by the City's Meet and Confer ordinance for both parties. In the mean time the current TSA contract expires on June 30, 2010. This means the TSA and the City either need to extend the existing MOU or TSA covered employees would revert back to being under the City's personnel rules. The TSA board is looking at which option best serves the members.

TSA By laws 2011

Negotiations on Hold

The TSA 2011-2012/2012-2013 MOU negotiations with the city are currently on hold, as we wait for the city's response to our last MOU proposal. The latest proposal will be discussed in detail at the next meeting on Tuesday 6/14.

MOU Negotiations

The TSA is in the process of negotiating a new 2 year MOU with the city. The TSA has made several proposed changes to the existing MOU including reducing the FY 2011/2012 requested 5% furlough, reinstating the 5% Step increase in 2012/2013, and reinstating the Market Survey in 2012/2013 among other items. If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact a board member.

TSA to Hire PolicePay.Net

The TSA has reached an agreement with the firm of PolicePay.Net to provide a review and audit of the city's 2011-2012, 2012-2013 budget and 5 year forecast model. This process will help the TSA in the upcoming MOU negotiations.

MOU Negotiations

The Tempe Supervisors Association is beginning the process of negotiating with the city under the meet and confer process. Please provide ideas for the negotiations to the TSA Board, this is your chance to have your voice heard.

New TSA Vice President

Please join me in congratulating Keith Burke (Community Services) for his election to the position of TSA Vice President.