Is the City Trying to Scare Us?

Did Halloween come early this month?

Were you spooked by Michael Jordan’s message yesterday connecting our current bargaining and the city’s budget next year? Did you hear the ghostly whispered threat of layoffs? In this year of relentless, ongoing change and transition, don’t let these tricks scare you.

The three unions, CPPW and our partners at AFSCME and DCTU, bargaining now for fair contracts are absolutely not to blame for the city’s finances.

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Oct 15 Bargaining Update

On October 14, 2024, CPPW Bargaining Team met with the City and exchanged the following proposals:

  • Holiday: CPPW Counter Proposal focused on allowing up to 5 flexible holidays. This would allow members to use some of your holiday hours for days that are culturally appropriate for you. Also prioritized securing fair compensation for members who are required to work on holidays.
  • Performance Incentive Leave: CPPW Counter Proposal creates a system for receiving additional hours of leave based on your job performance. This is not management leave, but is up to 80 hours of additional leave based on a clear and equitable system.

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Economic Package Info Sessions

Negotiations are heating up and we will not settle for a weak contract!

Two information sessions for CPPW members this month to dig into the details of the proposals for your wages, compensation, and workplace protections.

We will also share a plan for what comes next and actions you can participate in to advocate for ourselves and each other.

Thursday, August 22, noon – 1pm, link to join Teams call

Wednesday, August 28, noon – 1pm, link to join Teams call

Reminder: the August general membership meeting is canceled so these session are the only places to get live updates this month!