Notification: 2010 COLA Determination and General Wage Increase

 

Elaine & Bill,   The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced the National Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W.). The May 2009 CPI - W  was 208.77 while the May 2010 CPI -W was 214.12, This resulted in a difference of 2.56% which fell below the 3.75% in the CPI -W as outlined in the 2008 MOU. Therefore, eligible associates in the New England, New York and Mid-Atlantic areas covered by East Collective Bargaining Agreements will not receive a cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2010.     However , the General Wage Increase (GWI) of 3.75% will be effective Aug. 1, 2010  and will be reflected in paychecks as follows:  

• Aug. 12 – GWI reflected in paychecks for eligible New York and New England associates.
• Aug. 13 – GWI reflected in paychecks for eligible Mid-Atlantic associates.
• Aug. 20 – GWI reflected in paychecks for eligible bi-weekly paid associates covered by East collective bargaining agreements.

    Wage schedules to reflect the wage rates effective August 1, will be made available prior to the wage increase.