CSS Bargaining Update: Going Toe-to-Toe on Monetary Proposals

Following our last bargaining update, your committee met with the Community Social Service Employers’ Association (CSSEA) for six more days of negotiations in February. By Feb. 18, we had agreed to and signed off on eight more non-monetary proposals.  
  
Despite this progress, we are still going toe-to-toe with demands for concessions in high-stakes areas. Of note, important monetary items remain sticking points; we'll be using all the leverage we have available at this point to advocate for the solutions and priorities you empowered your committee to advance. As always, we remain committed to pushing for a deal that reflects the progress you said you need this round. 
 
Our next scheduled bargaining dates are March 23 to 27. At this point, your committee and CSSEA are already looking into bargaining dates for April, in case we need them. Stay tuned for more updates as we pursue a good deal that meets your needs. 
 

In solidarity,

Your Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) Negotiating Committee