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School Workers May Lose Raises

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 17, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School District and the employees union reached a tentative contract agreement Tuesday that would keep salaries the same as they were in 2007-08. There would be no raises or step increases, although employees would still be given a year of credit for their service.

The contract for teachers and other school workers must be ratified by employees and approved by the school board. That process is expected to take place in January.

The school district agreed to continue fully funding health benefits for employees, which will include paying a $191 increase in cost per employee.
Negotiators for the district and the union said their primary goal was to preserve jobs and they said they think they may have done that.

Terry Rhum, director of employee relations for the district, said he anticipates the contract will be approved in January despite the lack of raises.

"Most people realize we're in a different place than we've ever been," he said.

Ronnie Blair

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