Proposed state worker contract includes 11.5% in raises over four years

Members of the largest state employee union would receive 11.5 percent pay increases over the next four years if members approve a proposed new contract with the state.

In addition, members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees will receive a one-time stipend of up to $2,500 that will go into effect when the contract is ratified, according to a copy of the proposal obtained by The State Journal-Register.

As part of the tentative agreement, AFSCME members will pay more for health insurance, but they are being told the increases are substantially lower than the increases that were being sought by former Gov. Bruce Rauner.

The union also said the agreement strengthens restrictions on mandatory overtime and maintains current provisions about subcontracting. Rauner wanted to increase the use of outsourcing of state work.

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