Bargaining Update #1

Written By Zac Goldstein

We had our first session with management on August 29. They spent the night trying to justify their wage survey. We knew it would be flawed and won’t let it deter us. But we could not believe it would justify a 10% increase over six years! We received all of management’s proposals. They don’t want to improve retention or recruitment. Instead, they want to continue to limit our voice at the workplace, erode our rights, and keep our wages low. You can read all of our and their proposals here. 

Please be sure to join us at bargaining to show management you are disappointed in their initial proposals.

On Thursday, September 12, at 5 pm, we plan to present these proposals:

  • Title

  • Management’s Rights

  • Work Rules

  • Continuity of Service

  • Access

  • Shop Stewards

  • Layoff

  • Subcontracting

  • Grievance 

  • Arbitration

  • Waiver

  • Labor- Management Committee

  • Company Vehicles

On Tuesday, September 17, at 5 pm, we plan to present these proposals:

  • Title

  • Performance of BU Work

  • Health and Safety

  • Hours of Work

  • Insurance Benefits

  • Maintenance of Certifications 

  • Employee Leave

On Tuesday, October 1, we plan to present these proposals:

  • Title

  • Wages

  • Ancillary Pay

  • Overtime

  • Retirement Income Plans

  • Davis Bacon

  • Reclassifications

  • Duration

Zac Goldstein

UPTE Communications Specialist

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