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Keeping payroll records on computer is a great step in the right direction. This is something that everyone should be applauding city wide. Jimmy, you explained the new system better than anyone quoted in ANY story about the contract so far. Isn't that a problem though as far as educating the public? As a taxpayer, I would think this system is a strong selling point in the new contract. Not only because of the reduction in sick/vacation time but also due to better accounting of payroll records. Those 2 things combined SHOULD amount to some type of savings, that is something everyone should get behind.

A question I have for Jimmy or anyone else with knowledge on the contract is, I know the new contract sorts out the Tier 2 pension debate, and new hires will be paying 2% towards the new OPEB fund. Is there anything in this contract that would prevent new hires from seeking litigation in the future? In other words if John X is a new hire, what would happen if in 3 years from now he doesn't think its fair he's paying a 2% surcharge that older, longer tenured employees are not required to pay? Is there anything in this contract preventing that type of litigation in the future? Appreciate any feedback!