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Q1 — How many years does it take to be vested in PERS?
A1 — It takes five years to become vested in
PERS. However, if you are a tier three employee it takes ten
years be vested in the health insurance afforded under the
plan.
Q2 — Over how many years is retirement calculated for
Tier II and Tier
III employees? And does overtime and shift differential count
in this
calculation?
A2 — Tier II & Tier III employees have their
retirement calculated over the three highest consecutive years.
And yes, overtime and shift differentials are included in
the calculation.
Q3 — How do our health insurance premiums compare with
other unions?
A3 — The State now contributes the same amount
to all employee plans. However, the amount contributed by
the employees differs greatly. Only one union representing
state employees has a lower employee contribution at $50 per
month, however our plan offers much better coverage.
Q4 — Is PSEA interested in pursuing educational incentive
pay?
A4 — We are, and we have, pursued educational
incentive pay. However, in the give and take process of negotiations
we have not yet acquired such a provision.
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