Archive for October, 2009
Arbitration Imminent – Communication Action Team to be Assembled
by Don Blackwell on Oct.05, 2009, under General News
After reviewing the facts and concerns with the members in attendance at the special meeting held Saturday, October 3rd, a motion passed unanimously to proceed with arbitration.
We will be fighting to preserve and ensure our rights to insurance for all members who have attained seniority as outlined in the current contract. If you were unable to attend the meeting, feel free to contact any of the officers for more information.
After the debate about the insurance dilemma, members and officers discussed a few additional items including safety and contract planning.
It was announced that after the monthly steward/officer get-together to be held Saturday, October 10th, the Union will begin accepting nominations to fill the remaining seat on the negotiation committee, along with one or two alternates. These positions will be announced at our November regular meetings. Once the remaining seat and alternates are determined, we will be able to assemble our Communication Action Team by January of next year.
The Union’s Leadership made it clear that negotiations are not expected to begin before this time next year but that the extra time will ensure that every member’s concerns can and will be heard by the negotiation team.
Check with your stewards or officers on, or after, October 12th to find out how to nominate someone. A posting will also likely be placed on the Union notice boards in the plant break rooms.
