Bargaining Update #8: We have “some” articles finished
This week, we made meaningful progress on several non-economic articles in our bargaining discussions. We’re pleased to report that management has retracted their initial arbitration proposal, which would have limited members’ rights to file specific legal claims against Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC. This is a significant win and testament to our collective strength.
We’ve also advanced discussions on two other vital areas:
Shop Stewards’ Time: We are progressing with the number of shop stewards receiving paid time for union work.
Access for Our Staff Representative: We achieved improved access language, a vital step for effective union representation.
These wins and a one-hour new hire orientation will be crucial in building a robust and sustainable union for the future.
Overtime Proposal Discussion: We also addressed management’s proposal to alter the overtime start time. Our proposal prioritizes fairness by ensuring daily overtime after a scheduled shift and any overtime for work on your scheduled days off. Under management’s proposal, however, overtime would not start until after 40 hours, which could reduce weekend work volunteers and complicate scheduling. We believe management has not fully considered the ripple effects of their proposal, which could inadvertently shorten members’ work weeks if overtime isn’t approved.
If you were there last night and had to leave early, don’t worry; you didn’t miss anything.
Upcoming Bargaining Dates and Union Events
Be sure to join us for the next bargaining session on November 5 to stay updated on our progress and learn about upcoming union events. Below are additional confirmed bargaining dates:
November 5
November 18
November 26
December 3
December 5
December 16
December 17
December 18
Location: 7575 Southfront Rd, Livermore, CA 94551
Time: 5 pm
Dinner: Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We’ll soon send out an updated Bargaining Update Meeting Schedule. In the meantime, you can always track our progress here.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement. We look forward to seeing you there.
