May 2009 Update

 

WE ARE STILL WAITING ON INFO FROM THE COMPANY BEFORE WE CAN SIT DOWN AND DISCUSS THE COURTESY SERVICES ISSUE. AS SOON AS WE RECEIVE THAT INFO WE WILL SET DATES TO SIT DOWN AND TALK. WE FINISHED THE MARKOUT SUBCONTRACTING CASE WITH THE COMPANY AND WE ARE SCHEDULED TO HEAR A TERMINATION CASE ON THURSDAY, 5-28-2009. WE SETTLED A HIGHER CRAFT PAY ISSUE FOR THREE OF OUR MEMBERS IN PLEASANTVILLE. WE ALSO SIGNED AN AGREEMENT OVER THE TIME SHEET REPORTING ISSUE. ANYONE NEEDING A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT CAN SEE YOUR STEWARD OR MAKE CONTACT WITH ME. WE WERE SUCCESSFUL IN WORKING OUT THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY ISSUE FOR OUR CLERICAL MEMBERS. THE COMPANY HAS AGREED TO DISCUSS THIS ISSUE WITH THE LOCAL STEWARDS IN THE FUTURE.   THANK YOU RICH SPIELER EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER/BUSINESS AGENT SOUTHERN UNIT