University of Virginia Library

Training Of Employees

"In addition, we have been able to place a number of
employees in training situations based on the aptitude
shown on the general evaluation tests which were given to
all interested employees."

On the subject of benefits for employees, Mr. Jenkins
pointed out that full-time salaried employees are eligible
for Blue Cross-Blue Shield coverage, and all benefits
provided by the Virginia State Personnel and Retirement
Acts.

He said that over half of the custodial employees are
eligible for these benefits. Those who are not are the
hourly employees who do not have tenure, the right of
appeal, and are not eligible for the regular benefits of
permanent employment.

He said that when an employee is hired for a custodial
position he is given a three-month trial period during
which he is paid an hourly wage. If he proves reliable, he
is then made a salaried employee with full benefits.

Mr. Jenkins said that he is not aware of any eligible
employee who is not in a salaried position if he desire
such an appointment. He said that if any hourly employee
feels he should be in a salaried position he can contact the
Assistant Director of Personnel, Arnold Nunnery, or
himself, and they will investigate.