Opening Session
Inti stated they expect to receive all proposals soon.
Steve proposed focusing on non-compensation items during this session, with compensation discussions deferred to the next meeting.

Article 4 – Appointment Notifications
4.1 Proposal

• Union to be copied on appointment letters/emails for:
  • New hires
  • Promotions
  • Transfers
  • Demotions

Purpose: Maintain an efficient, transparent, and streamlined process

Article 7 – Working Conditions
7.3D – Timeline Extension

• Extend timeline from 14 days to 30 days
• Rationale: Current timeframe is insufficient given workload demands

7.9B – Flex Time

• Provide up to 2 hours of flex time
• Scheduling coordinated with supervisors

Goal: Improve flexibility and working conditions, especially for overtime-exempt employees

7.10 – Off-the-Clock Work

• Concern: Employees working 5–10 minutes unpaid beyond scheduled hours
• Position: All overtime work should be fairly compensated

7.11 – Closure Period Work

• During closures, provide:
  • Work assignments or training
• Avoid requiring employees to use leave unnecessarily

7.12 – Calendar Development

• Include staff in calendar planning discussions
• Promote collaboration and minimize unintended impacts

7.13 – Professional Development Days

• Expand training opportunities for classified staff
• Consider dedicated training days

Goal: Ensure equitable access to professional development

7.14 – Summer Schedule (32-Hour Work Week)

• Proposal: 32-hour work week (paid for 40 hours)

Rationale:

• Improve work-life balance
• Increase productivity
• Reduce commuting burden

Discussion Highlights:

• Focus on work completion vs. hours worked
• Concerns about fatigue with compressed schedules
• Staggered scheduling options discussed
• Commuting costs and traffic significantly impact employees

Break
9:54 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Post-Caucus Session
Return from Caucus

• Jorge de la Torre (Bellevue College) joined
• Identified need to revise:
  • Leave accrual language
  • Alignment with 32-hour workweek

Action: Steve to draft updated language

Article 8 – Overtime
8.2 – Overtime Calculation

• Shift from:
  • 40 hours/week → 8 hours/day (based on schedule)
• Overtime requires prior approval

Note: Federal proposal regarding reduced taxation on overtime was mentioned

Article 9 – Training & Development
9.7B – Orientation Time

• Increase from 30 minutes to 45 minutes
• Provides adequate time without being excessive

9.81 – Professional Development Committee

• Collaborate with HR to:
  • Identify training opportunities
  • Make recommendations

Key Principle: Training occurs during paid work time

9.83 – Budget

• Proposed allocation: $5,000

Article 17 – Suspended Operations
Context

• Increased closures due to power outages and weather

17.1 – Notification

• Notify employees no later than 8:30 a.m. when predictable

17.1 – First-Day Language

• Proposal to remove existing paragraph due to confusion
• Issues include:
  • Conflicting pay/leave guidance
  • Transportation barriers

17.1D – Overtime

• Paid overtime rate for actual hours worked

17.1F – Remote & On-Site Work

• Address remote work during closures
• On-site work during closure:
  • 2.5× regular pay
• Otherwise: declare full suspended operations

Lunch Break
11:48 a.m.

Afternoon Session (1:07 p.m.)
Follow-Up

• Clarification needed:
  • Work outside normal hours = flex time or overtime/on call?

Article 20 – Telework & Commute Trip Reduction
20.51 / 20.52

• Provide two academic quarters’ notice for telework changes

Telework Proposals

• Technology stipends
• Schedule accommodations (pre-approved)
• Eligibility after 6 months
• Standardized agreements for equity

Goal: Improve access and work-life balance
Status: Inti requested further discussion

Article 21 – Health & Safety

• Proposal: Discovery Pass reimbursement

Article 28 – Disciplinary Procedures
Investigations

• Provide information 7 days in advance

Additional Considerations

• Clarify timing relative to paid administrative leave
• Ensure union notification and clear meeting purpose

Article 39 – Union Activities
39.5 – Communication Tools

• Use of:
  • Internal websites
  • Campus reader boards

Rationale: Replace declining effectiveness of bulletin boards


Afternoon Caucus
2:00 – 2:25 p.m.

Article 50 – Mandatory Subjects
Issue

• Inconsistent or delayed notification to the union

Proposal

• Joint training for:
  • Managers
  • Union stewards

Goal: Improve understanding of mandatory bargaining subjects
Note: Inquiry into PERC training availability

Closing

• Mutual appreciation expressed by both teams
• Session adjourned at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Overall Summary
Day 1 was productive and collaborative, with strong engagement from both sides.
Multiple proposals were introduced, and several items were identified for follow-up and continued discussion in the next session.