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Fifty-six percent of the membership voted against the contract that called for pay freezes, elimination of bonuses and increases in health care premiums.
UTW, which represents nearly 4,000 teachers in Wichita, in July reached a tentative agreement with the board that would include:
• A salary freeze at 2008-09 levels.
• Step and longevity bonuses, which are given for years of experience and service.
• Requiring employees to pay $20 per month toward health insurance premiums, which may be waived if employees participate in four wellness events during the benefit year.
Should a contract agreement not be reached the board can implement a unilateral contract, that may or may not include provisions previously negotiated.
UTW, which represents nearly 4,000 teachers in Wichita, in July reached a tentative agreement with the board that would include:
• A salary freeze at 2008-09 levels.
• Step and longevity bonuses, which are given for years of experience and service.
• Requiring employees to pay $20 per month toward health insurance premiums, which may be waived if employees participate in four wellness events during the benefit year.
Should a contract agreement not be reached the board can implement a unilateral contract, that may or may not include provisions previously negotiated.
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