UAW Local 6000 ratifies new pact with state of Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – UAW Local 6000 members have voted 75 percent to 25 percent in favor of a new contract with the state of Michigan.

“Our members recognize that we negotiated a solid contract during a very tough time for our state,” said UAW Vice President Jimmy Settles, who directs the union's Technical, Office and Professional (TOP) Department. “The bargaining committee’s priorities were to maintain excellent health care for UAW families and preserve existing contract language. With the contract ratified, we can all move forward, offering the highest level of service to Michigan government and its residents.”

The new three-year agreement calls for a 1 percent base pay increase in 2009 and a 3 percent increase in October 2010.

It also includes enhanced grievance procedures and new health and safety guidelines.

UAW Local 6000 represents 17,000 state of Michigan employees in human services and administrative support, including workers in every department of state government and every county of the state.