Average 8.4% increase for union-eligible employees. Base annualized salary 14% higher than the reported average Texas not-for-profit salary; median salary 3% higher than the national median across public and private sectors. (TA: 5/1/2024)

100% employer paid medical premiums for employee-only coverage regardless of the plan selected. (TA: 5/1/2024)

Annual reporting on applicant and hiring data and policies to hire from and serve expansive populations. (TA: 3/26/2024)

Non-discrimination commitments based upon protected characteristics and equal employment opportunity provisions. (TA: 6/21/2023)

A reflection of what work-life balance means, including provisions for holiday pay. 24 to 60 day annual PTO accruals, based upon tenure – or 37% to 243% higher than 17.5-day national average for not-for-profit employees. (TA: 3/26/2024)

Ten (10) weeks of parental and postpartum leave, which may be non-consecutive and in equal installments, for full-time staff members employed by RAICES for at least six (6) months. 25% higher than national average paid maternal leave across public and private sectors. (MOU Effective: 3/5/2024)

Mental health first aid and access to quarterly mental health training for employees (TA: 1/19/2024)

Supervisor-employee work plan development, taking into account workload and capacity. Employees repeatedly working more than 80 hours per pay period may request a meeting with their supervisors and Union representatives to discuss workload management. (TA: 7/28/2023)

Overtime for non-exempt employees. (TA: 8/30/2023)

One-time, $1,500 bonus for employees who complete Department of Justice (DOJ) accreditation on or after March 5, 2024 while working for RAICES. (MOU Effective: 3/5/2024)

Professional development allocations for every employee ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 every two years, based upon position, licensing, and tenure. (TA: 8/30/2023; MOU 3/7/2024)

Air quality testing, office closure and work during emergencies. (TA: 8/30/2023)

Discipline based on just cause, with notice provided to the Union. Discipline will not be considered when determining future progressive discipline after 12, 18, or 24 months have passed, depending upon the level. (TA: 6/21/2023)

A voluntary informal process for employees who want to seek resolution of conflicts with other employees. (TA: 9/13/2023)

Commitments that, during the term of the CBA, employees will not strike or walk out, and management will not lock out employees. (TA: 9/13/2023)

A description of the rights that management retains. (TA: 9/13/2023)

Paid time for Union-related work and use of bulletin boards and intranet. (TA: 8/30/2023)

Definitions of work week and pay period; work schedules. (TA: 8/30/2023)

Performance review processes. (TA: 8/30/2023)

In-person and remote work.

Reimbursements and advances for expenses. (TA: 8/30/2023)

Mandatory membership in the Union except where prohibited by state law, and deduction of Union dues from wages where authorized by employees. (TA: 6/28/2023)

Information about employees such as job title, rate of pay, race, gender identity and preferred pronouns, home address, private email address, phone number provided to the Union. (TA: 6/28/2023)

90-day probationary period for new employees. (TA: 3/1/2023)

Seniority is based on the first day of work for RAICES, even if the first day worked was as a Law Fellow. Employees retain seniority for purposes of PTO accrual if they leave RAICES but return within 4 ½ years. (TA: 6/21/2023)

Employees access to personnel records through Paycom. (TA: 6/21/2023)

Motor Vehicle Report background check and conduct policy, with terms encompassing work- and client-related transportation. (MOU Effective: 3/7/2024)

Internal vacancy posting before external advertising. External advertising to include use of platforms such as CIRCA Diversity Jobs to reach underrepresented groups. Continuation of panel interviews based on rubrics and reference checks. (TA: 7/28/2023)

Mutual commitment to pursue student loan relief through the Texas Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program. (TA: 1/19/2024)

Promises regarding certain conditions of employment that do not fall within the scope of other articles. (TA: 9/13/2023)