Last and Final (Passed on May 10, 2019) VTA Total Package

 Outstanding Proposals
Proposed By: Section: Section Title: Summary:
VTA Part A, Section 5.2 Wage Adjustments Year 1: 3.0% increase to base + 1.1% lump-sum payment;
Year 2: 2.5% increase to base + 1.0% lump-sum payment;
Year 3: 2.5% increase to base + 1.0% lump-sum payment.
VTA Part A, Section 15.10 Retirement Program ("Classic Employee" Pension Contribution) Year 1: 1.1% additional pension contribution, for a total of 3.0%;
Year 2: 1.0% additional pension contribution, for a total of 4.0%;
Year 3: 1.0% additional pension contribution, for a total of 5.0%.
ATU Part A, Section 15.2 Dental Plan VTA chooses to stay with current language. The Union wished to increase Basic and Orthodontics coverage (paid for by VTA)
VTA Part B, Section 8 Run-Cutting Creates Operational efficiencies that allows VTA to build a more effective total system.
VTA Part B, Section 16.7 Hold-Down Sign Up If an Operator is already signed up for a run, limits ability to sign up for a separate, overlapping assignment.
VTA Part B, Section 18 Part-Time Operators Currently, Part-Time Operators pay 50% of benefit premium in year 1 and 20% in year 2;
In this proposal, Part Time Operators would pay 50% of their benefit premium 
ATU Part C, Section 4.1 Tool Allowance Allows up to $500 tool reimbursement, per year. All tools to be inventoried and reimbursement processed with receipt. 

Proposals Reached Mutual Concurrence (not signed) - pending agreement on Total Package
Proposed By: Section: Section Title: Summary:
ATU Part A, Section 5.3 Wage Progression Allows Bus Operators to skip two (2) steps in progression period with no chargeable accidents, no positive drug/alcohol result, and minimal workdays missed.
VTA Part A, Section 11.5 Vacation Pay Employees will receive differential while on vacation. No advanced paychecks will be approved or processed.
ATU Part A, Section 15.3 Vision Care Plan Allows employees to receive a set of frames every year, in lieu of every 2 years.
ATU Part A, Section 15.8 Benefits for Union Office Staff VTA will pay benefits for 2 office employees.
ATU Part A, Section 21.18 Benefits for Union Officials VTA will pay benefits for 3 union officials.
ATU Part B, Section 6 Infraction of Rest Period Operator will not perform work with less than 10 hour rest period.
VTA Part B, Section 16.1-.2 System/Division Sign-ups Allows VTA to line up system changes with system changes that BART makes. 
ATU Part B, Section 17.15 Dispatcher Shift Differential Provides Dispatchers with a percentage differential, in lieu of a dollar differential for swing and evening shifts.
ATU Part B, Section 20.8 TRD Shift Differential Provides Transit Radio Dispatchers with a percentage differential, in lieu of a dollar differential for swing and evening shifts.
ATU Part C, Section 5 Apparel (for Maintenance Staff) Allows for purchase of one work jacket and/or one work vest for specific Maintenance employees.
VTA ATU Pension Plan Cost of Living Adjustment Allows for a Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees, should the funding of the plan reach required levels. 

Current Tentative Agreements
Proposed By: Section: Section Title: Summary:
ATU AB119 Access to Employees Allows ATU officials additional time to meet with new members on their first day of employment
VTA Part A, Section 3.1 Union Membership Changed to conform with Supreme Court decision, AFSCME vs. Janus.
ATU Part A, Section 3.2 Payroll deductions Employees shall pay union fees and dues upon written notification to the union. Follows AFSCME vs. Janus decision. 
ATU Part A, Section 3.4 Union Security Eliminates unneeded language, Allows union officials to meet with employees on VTA property and will not disrupt business. 
ATU Part A, Section 3.5(e) Current Employee Information Specifies current union member information to be provided to union officials on a monthly basis. 
ATU Part A, Section 3.5(f) New Hire Employee Information Specifies new union member information to be provided to union officials within 30 days of hire. 
VTA Part A, Section 8.7  Seniority Clarifies existing understanding of current language. 
ATU Part A, Section 8.9 Change of Classification Clarifies seniority order for promotional opportunities.
ATU Part A, Section 9.4 Severance Pay Increase of Severance pay due to layoff for employees with more than 3 years of service. 
ATU Part A, Section 10.3(c) Floating Holidays Allows employees to take floating holidays in the first quarter of the year following when the holidays were earned. 
ATU Part A, Section 15.5 Flexible Spending Accounts VTA will contribute $300/year to each employee into a Flexible Spending Account. 
ATU Part A, Section 18.3 Discipline and Discharge Allows union officials to view relevant media through VPN access. Limits CCTV review to 1 hour before and after event.
ATU Part B, Section 1.1 Special Pay Provisions Operators will receive 10% training differential for any assistance provided to Training Department. 
VTA Part B, Section 7.2 Special Events Eliminates unnecessary specifics on what special events are and how staff are assigned to special events. 
VTA Part B, Section 7.3 Extra Work Fixes typo
ATU Part B, Section 17.1 Overtime for Dispatchers Sets primary methods for assigning overtime.
ATU Part B, Section 17.8 Dispatcher Work in two Classifications Staff cannot work in two classifications unless due to staffing needs.
ATU Part B, Section 17.13 Dispatcher Shift Coverage Establishes method for assigning open shifts.
ATU Part B, Section 20.2 TRD overtime Limits amount of Overtime that can be worked, to half a regular shift, instead of 5 hours
VTA Part B, Section 20.5(b) TRD Vacancies and Promotions Vacancies will be posted for 3 days instead of 4.
ATU Part B, Section 20.5(d) TRD Shift Coverage Establishes method for assigning open shifts.
VTA Part B, Section 20.9(b) TRD Work in two Classifications Staff cannot work in two classifications unless due to staffing needs.
ATU Part B, Section 21.2 Come See Me Notices Employees will be compensated for Come See Me Notices.
ATU Part B, Section 21.8  Trading Days or Runs Off Codifies current agreed practice. 
ATU Part C, Section 2.5 Lead Pay Ensures 5% lead pay for employee scheduled (on vacation) or assigned and worked.
ATU Part D, Section 9 Bilingual Duty Pay Employees shall receive a 6% differential in lieu of $.75 differential per hour.