AFSCME Technical Appointment Letter – Continuing Position
Dear [NAME]
I am very pleased to offer you the position of [JOB TITLE] in the
[DEPARTMENT/DIVISION/UNIT] at the University of Minnesota Duluth. This is a
continuing staff position governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the
University and AFSCME Local 3937 and 3801 Council 5, AFL-CIO which is available
online at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/policies/governing/unit7contract/.
The specifics of this offer are outlined below:
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This is a [PERCENTAGE OF APPOINTMENT] percent appointment,
[NUMBER OF MONTHS] month continuous appointment.
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The mutually agreed upon start date for this appointment is [DATE/DAY/TIME].
Days of work are [START AND END TIME]. Please report to [BUILDING
LOCATION].
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Your annual salary is [amount] with an hourly rate of [HOURLY RATE]. You
will be paid bi-weekly (every other Wednesday). You may expect your first
paycheck on [DATE]. Eligibility for shift differential pay is outlined in Article 19
of the collective bargaining agreement.
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This position is eligible for overtime pay. All overtime hours must be preapproved by your supervisor.
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This position is union represented (Union 7 AFSCME Technical – Locals 3937 &
3801 Council 6). Union dues or fair shares will be deducted from your paycheck.
Please feel free to contact Unit 7 AFSCME Technical – Locals 3937 & 3801
Council 5. They can be reached at ______________, or
http://www.d.umn.edu/~afscmedu/ for further information.
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As a University employee you are covered by Social Security and the Minnesota
Retirement System. If working more than 50% time, you also qualify for health,
dental and life insurance programs. A summary of benefits that are tied to this
position may be viewed on the web at
http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/debcp/.

This appointment will provide vacation and sick leave benefits to you as
described in Articles 16 and 17 of the collective bargaining agreement.

In this position you will serve a probationary period of [LENGTH OF
PROBATIONARY PERIOD].
The University offers New Employee Orientation through UMD Department of Human
Resources & Equal Opportunity. Information regarding the orientation is available at
http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/orientation.
For parking information refer to http://www.d.umn.edu/parking or call (218) 726-7433.
I would be happy to answer any questions you may have or provide clarity on your
appointment. Should you decide to accept this position, please sign and date the original
of this letter indicating that you have read and fully understand the provisions of your
employment as explained above. A copy of this letter is enclosed for your records.
Please proceed to make an appointment with [PAYROLL STAFF MEMBER’S NAME]
at [PHONE NUMBER] so that appropriate documents connected with your acceptance of
this new position may be completed.
We look forward to working with you and anticipate that your employment here will be
rewarding to both you and [DEPARTMENT/ DIVISION/UNIT].
Sincerely,
______________________________
Supervisor’s Name
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I accept the position of [JOB TITLE] in the [DEPARTMENT/DIVISION/UNIT] and the
terms and conditions of employment described in this letter. I am also acknowledging
receipt of this hiring letter.
______________________
Employee’s Name
cc: Employee file
______________________
Employee’s Signature
______________________
Date Signed