Education

Is Education Rewarded? We asked whether or not employees are compensated for obtaining education beyond that minimally required for their jobs. Almost 1/3 of the affiliates said Yes, some form of premium pay is offered to workers who pursue post-graduate degrees.

Local Strategies

AFSCME Goes to Bat for Worker Education and Higher Pay

Recognizing the link between education and turnover, AFSCME Local 1768, Council 8 in Ohio negotiated a four-tier salary structure for workers who get an advanced degree and/or pass a state license exam. Local 3547, Council 8 negotiated both a tiered salary structure and partial tuition reimbursement for workers who return to graduate school.

Council 31 has negotiated in its state of Illinois master agreement an Upward Mobility Program which enables child welfare workers to pursue a masters degree with full tuition prepaid by the employer.