WHEREAS:

Many AFSCME members accrue sick leave benefits according to negotiate formulas in their labor contracts; and

WHEREAS:

Those sick leave benefits are often inadequate for members with low seniority or who face unexpected or even catastrophic illness or injury; and

WHEREAS:

Those same members could face financial hardship or loss of employment without adequate sick leave coverage; and

WHEREAS:

Some AFSCME locals have successfully negotiated the concept of a sick leave bank into which other members may donate their own sick leave for the good of individuals in need of sick leave; and

WHEREAS:

Sick leave banks protect less senior employees and allow members to voluntarily contribute to the common good of the union.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That AFSCME councils and locals may want to consider the inclusion of voluntary sick leave banks in their contract proposals.

SUBMITTED BY:

Jack Kenney, President and Delegate
AFSCME Local 2428, Council 57
Albany, California