Today, July 29, 2008, President Mason announced that she will delay implementation of all major changes to the UI flexible benefits system until January 1, 2011. FixFlex would like to thank President Mason for her leadership on this issue, and for listening to all members of the UI community over the past three months.
Although this is VERY welcome news, the work of our grassroots community is not done. FixFlex and its members will work over the coming years to ensure that FRIC, Faculty Senate, and Staff Council work toward a more equitable solution to the problems facing the UI benefits system.
President Mason has opened up a two year window where respectful and thoughtful dialogue can ensue among members of the UI community, our faculty and staff representatives, and the UI central administration. The members of FixFlex look forward to contributing to this dialogue as we work to Fix Flex together.
