Article XII: Child Care
Section A. Child Care Subsidy Awards
Any Employee who meets the eligibility requirements for the Child Care Subsidy Program, as established by the University, will receive the appropriate Child Care Subsidy Award.
The University will provide information on the Office of Financial Aid website regarding the Child Care Subsidy Award and the application procedure. Unique circumstances (e.g., the disability of a spouse or child, a spouse’s unemployment status, or a spouse’s visa status) that may impact eligibility for the subsidy should be addressed directly with the Office of Financial Aid for consideration. The Employer will notify the Employee regarding the availability of the Child Care Subsidy Award upon hiring.
The maximum Child Care Subsidy Award per term for each Employee who meets the eligibility requirements will be as specified by the University, provided that the minimum Child Care Subsidy Award will not be decreased for Employees during the life of the Agreement from the following amounts:
One child: $2,250
Two children: $3,300
Three or more children: $4,350
Effective September 1, 2013, September 1,2014, September 1, 2015, and September 1, 2016, the maximum Child Care Subsidy award will increase by the average annual percentage increase in tuition at the UM Child Care Centers.
Section B. GEO Representation on the Child Care Initiative Steering Committee
The GEO will be guaranteed at least one (1) seat on the Child Care Initiative Steering committee.
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