Contract Implementation Dates
The information below is from Brother Joe Adams, BM SCU-8.
The following are the implementation dates for certain portions of the new contract. It is obvious, unlike the “old” Company, that the “new” Company can not implement all of the changes on the same day. I guess it must have something to do with the Fortune 250 status of this Company. So, rather than implement the new changes all on the same day, here is what I know so far:All of the financial aspects of the new contract, with the exception of the new wages, have been in place since February 2. These include Working Foreman, meals, per diem, and moving expenses. The new wages should be on the March 20, 2009 paychecks. The retroactive pay will come sometime later. When I am notified of the exact day for the retroactive pay, I will post it.
Item 5 (M-16) – Changes to electronic bidding – Company hopes to have this in place as early as April. They are waiting to get the email confirmation activated.
Item 6 (M-2) – Upgrade to non-Bargaining Unit position – Company is not sure on the implementation of this proposal because the database needs to be changed.
Item 10 (U-20) – Troubleman Schedules – The schedules with the new language should have been completed by January 31st.
Item 13 (M-8) – S/L Crews – The jobs were posted on February 10th for the new 50% ratio language in the contract. Of course, we wanted the Company to post first and then abolish, like we have always done in the past, but Line Department management felt otherwise and abolished on the same posting. The new work rules for the S/L crews were to have been implemented on February 2nd.
Item 18 (M-11) – Rest Time – This new language will be implemented on March 2nd.
Item 20 (M-12) – Mandatory Callout and COORS Changes – This will be implemented on March 2nd. This means the 3 yards on mandatory in South Coastal will remain on mandatory until March 2nd. When this new language is implemented, whatever your percentage is will just be carried over to the new language.
Item 22 (M-14) – Overtime Hours for Line Department (Distribution) and Off System Response – This will be implemented on March 2nd. This includes the rolling of the overtime list every week in Distribution. The off system response of highest to lowest percentage offered the overtime first applies to all departments affected.
Item 23 (M-17) – Crossing Boundaries, etc. – This will be implemented on February 16th. There is not a lot to say about this proposal except enjoy the windshield time!
Item 24 (U-33) – Working Foreman Changes – This should have already been implemented.
Item 27 (U-36) - Paid Meal Time – This is for the paid meal time changes and should have been implemented on February 2nd.
Item 33 (M-19) – Grievance Procedure – This will be implemented on March 2nd. This includes the new language for the time limits for the Company to respond to 1st step grievances (7 days) and for you to send to 2nd step (7 days). The System Committee has updated the grievance form so please start using the new forms now. There is a lot more info for the grievant to fill out. This is needed by the Committee so we can contact you prior to the 3rd step.
Item 46 (M-40) – Exhibit H (In Plant Repair and Project Work) – I have no idea when this language will be implemented, but should not be that difficult to do.
Item 55 (M-42) – Control Technician & Electrician Secondary Skills – I do not know when this proposal will be implemented. Of course, it is voluntary for existing journeyman and certain apprentices already enrolled in the Apprenticeship Program. I do not anticipate the journeymen to be knocking down the door to get these secondary skills.
Item 56 (M-48) – Delivery of Paychecks – The Company will be sending out letters for employees who still receive hard copy checks delivered at the work place. The delivery of paychecks to the work place will cease on April 17th.
Item 59 (M-25) – Building Serviceman to Laborer (A) Ratio – The 2 new Building Serviceman jobs have already been posted and the 2 Laborer (A) positions have been abolished.The new MOC is in the final proof reading process. As soon as it is finalized, it will be posted on all of the Locals web sites.These are all of the dates I have been given by Labor Relations for the implementation of the new contract. If I get any more updates to the implementation, I will get it posted. Please work safe and follow all of the rules!
Fraternally,Joe
