Local 134 Agreement

ARTICLE  XX   GROUP HOSPITAL, SURGICAL-MEDICAL INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS

Section 20.1. Health Care Benefit Plans

Effective January 1, 2008 , the full-time employee's share of monthly health care plan rates shall be as follows:

There shall be no increase in health care plan rates through December 31, 2008 .If the University changes the employee contribution, plan coverage, or carrier for non-union employees, the Union will be notified of same at least 60 calendar days prior to the effective date of such changes. Such changes shall be effective on January 1 st throughout the term of this Agreement.

The University plans to continue to offer the aforementioned plans for the term of this Agreement. However, if during the term of this Agreement it becomes necessary to remove or change any of the above health plans, the University will first give the Union notice and afford the Union the opportunity to bargain concerning such change.

The University's contributions toward the Maroon Plan coverage, Health Maintenance Organization coverage, or toward any new health care plan are applicable only for employees who are in active pay status, except as provided in Sections 11.4 and 14.3 of this Agreement.

Section 20.2.

Employees reaching three (3) months of service shall be obliged to participate in and make contributions to the University's Long Term Disability Plan.