PHILADELPHIA–During the opening ceremony of the his city’s July 4 celebration, City of Philadelphia Michael A. Nutter spoke of the sacrifices many made throughout U.S. history to give todays citizens the liberties we enjoy. On Monday, Nutter again spoke of sacrifice.
On June 30, 2009, the contract between the civil service employees and the city government expired, and Monday, all municipal employees received an email about their pay. Until a new collective bargaining agreement is reached, no raises will be given to union members. The Mayor may make a determination on raises for employees not covered by unions.
“This is a time of shared sacrifice for everyone in Philadelphia and around the country as double digit unemployment is predicted to continue to rise for another year,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter, according to a press release. “These measures will help us save jobs for City workers and preserve vital public services for our citizens.”
Nutter and his chief of staff are taking a 10 percent wage cut. Exempt employees, meaning employees who cannot be represented by a union due to the nature of their jobs, will be furloughed without pay for five days during this fiscal year. A five percent pay decrease for senior city administration officials was also mandated.
Philadelphia’s civil servants are represented by District Council 33 and District Count 47 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees. According to the District Council 47 website, that union is negotiating for pay raises.
Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States. City and municipal union officials across the country will likely be keeping a close eye on the union negotiations to come in the city of brotherly love.
On June 30, 2009, the contract between the civil service employees and the city government expired, and Monday, all municipal employees received an email about their pay. Until a new collective bargaining agreement is reached, no raises will be given to union members. The Mayor may make a determination on raises for employees not covered by unions.
“This is a time of shared sacrifice for everyone in Philadelphia and around the country as double digit unemployment is predicted to continue to rise for another year,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter, according to a press release. “These measures will help us save jobs for City workers and preserve vital public services for our citizens.”
Nutter and his chief of staff are taking a 10 percent wage cut. Exempt employees, meaning employees who cannot be represented by a union due to the nature of their jobs, will be furloughed without pay for five days during this fiscal year. A five percent pay decrease for senior city administration officials was also mandated.
Philadelphia’s civil servants are represented by District Council 33 and District Count 47 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees. According to the District Council 47 website, that union is negotiating for pay raises.
Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States. City and municipal union officials across the country will likely be keeping a close eye on the union negotiations to come in the city of brotherly love.
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