DPW and Municipal Center Employees:  106

 

School Department Employees:  151

Workforce Reductions:  The Union met with members of the School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools on June 3, 2009 to bargain the impact of proposed reductions in the School Department Employees bargaining unit.  Workforce reductions will result in the elemination of some Custodial and ILA positions.  Employees who have completed their 90-day probationary period are eligible to be recalled for a period of up to two (2) years:

 

 

Wage Freeze & Reduction in Hours:  On May 26, 2009 members of the DPW and Municipal Center Employees bargaining units voted (19 to 16) to accept a six-month Wage Freeze (3%).

Members of the Municipal Center Employees bargaining unit also agreed to temporary reductions in hours for certain positions.  These concessions are effective July 1, 2009.

Congratulations:   Bellingham High School Seniors selected as winners of the Local 747 Scholarship competition:

 

 

Meghan and Julia will each receive a check for $500 upon successful completion of two semesters of coursework.