Change in Salary Increases for June and 2009-2010
(5/28/09)
SAMPLE SALARY NOTIFICATION LETTER
FOR JUNE AND NEXT FISCAL YEAR
For Current Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees
on 12-month basis
Dear
Due to the severe economic conditions and the resulting budget deficit facing the state of Wisconsin, the governor has proposed that the second phase of the pay plan that was due to become effective with the June pay period (paid July 1) be rescinded and no merit pay increases for the next biennium (2009-2011). On May 27, 2009, the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) voted to officially approve these proposals.
These measures are a painful example of what workers across the country are experiencing. We will do our best to work through these circumstances and continue to be a strong, vibrant part of Wisconsin. As we receive information, we will post updates, including a number of frequently asked questions regarding the governor’s budget announcement, at
As a result of this action, your salary rate effective June 1 will be $ ______with no increase effective July 1, 2009. [If appropriate: As a result of this action, your salary rate effective June 1 will be $______and $______effective July 1, 2009, which includes a promotion to ______or which includes a base adjustment of $______.]
[Must be included for academic staff granted increased job security:] I also would like to notify you officially of a change in your appointment. You now have a ____-year rolling horizon appointment [or ____-year multiple year appointment].
We appreciate your service to the university. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
SAMPLE SALARY NOTIFICATION LETTER FOR 2009-10
For Current Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees
on 9-month basis
Dear
Due to the severe economic conditions and the resulting budget deficit facing the state of Wisconsin, the governor has proposed that the second phase of the pay plan that was due to become effective in June be rescinded and no pay increases for the next biennium (2009-2011). On May 27, 2009, the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) voted to officially approve these proposals.
These measures are a painful example of what workers across the country are experiencing. We will do our best to work through these circumstances and continue to be a strong, vibrant part of Wisconsin. As we learn information, we will post updates, including a number of frequently asked questions regarding the governor’s budget announcement, at
As a result of this action, your salary rate effective August 24, 2009 will be $ ______. [If appropriate: As a result of this action, your salary rate effective August 24, 2009, will be $______, which includes a promotion to ______or which includes a base adjustment of $______.}
[Must be included for academic staff granted increased job security:] I also would like to notify you officially of a change in your appointment. You now have a ____-year rolling horizon appointment [or ____-year multiple year appointment].
We appreciate your service to the university. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
FOLLOW-UP LETTERS TO NON-REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED STAFF ANTICIPATING INCREASES ON JUNE 7th 2009
Dear
Due to the severe economic conditions and the resulting budget deficit facing the state of Wisconsin, the governor proposed the 2 percent increase that was to be effective on June 7 be rescinded. The state legislature’s Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) voted to officially rescind the increase on Wednesday, May 27. As a result, your rate of pay will not be changing.
Although these JCOER adjustments do not currently affect employees covered by an approved collective bargaining agreement, the governor has indicated that additional layoffs will occur if labor organizations do not agree to reopen their contracts to allow for similar adjustments.
These measures are a painful example of what workers across the country are experiencing. We will do our best to work through these circumstances and continue to be a strong, vibrant part of Wisconsin. As we receive information, we will post updates, including a number of frequently asked questions regarding the governor’s budget announcement, at
We appreciate your service to the university. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,