Local 567 Members,

First off, let me let me emphasize this; The Union has continually requested meeting dates with the company including Thanksgiving week and as of today the only date booked is the week of December 11th., I agree with the Membership that this is totally unacceptable and remain firm that additional dates must be agreed to! As stated in this week’s update I will be attending meetings at HDQ next week beginning November 13th to finalize the Leave of Absence Matrix.

Last week’s agreement to continue the ASAP program and discussions that took place on the Letters of Agreement, Union Security, MLS Qualifications, Filling of Vacancies and Overtime Procedures move us closer to the Economic issues. The Updates provided have listed the TA’s (Tentative Agreements) as they have been agreed to, however here is a recap:

Preamble, M&R/MLS/MCT

Purpose, M&R/MLS/MCT

Probation Period, M&R/MLS/MCT

Leaves of Absence, M&R/MLS/MCT

Bulletin Boards, M&R/MLS/MCT

Absence from Duty, M&R/MLS/MCT

Field Trip, M&R/MLS/MCT

Recognition of Rights and Compliance, M&R/MLS/MCT

Representation, M&R/MLS/MCT

System Board of Adjustments, M&R/MLS/MCT

No Strike/No Lockout, M&R/MLS/MCT

Sick Leave, M&R/MLS/MCT

Temporary Employees, M&R/MLS

Severance (Furlough Benefits), M&R/MLS/MCT

Fitness for Duty/Medical, M&R/MLS/MCT

Part Time, M&R/MLS/MCT

Uniforms, M&R/MLS/MCT

Safety & Health, M&R/MLS/MCT

Termination of Employment, M&R/MLS/MCT

Shift Swaps/CS, M&R/MLS/MCT

Training, M&R/MLS/MCT

Hours of Service, M&R/MLS/MCT

Hours of Service Rebid, M&R/MLS

Hours of Service (10 hr. Shift), M&R/MLS

Reduction in Force, M&R/MLS/MCT

Recall, M&R/MLS

Realignment, M&R/MLS

Overtime, M&R/MLS/MCT

Effect on Prior Agreements, M&R/MLS/MCT

SIDA Badge, M&R/MLS/MCT

Status of Agreement, M&R/MLS/MCT

Filling of Vacancies, M&R/MLS

Rotation of Shifts, M&R/MLS/MCT

Initial AC Inspections – Base, M&R

Interior Mechanic Classification, M&R

Limited Duty, M&R/MLS/MCT

Rotation of Shifts, M&R/MLS/MCT

The Company has never witnessed the UNITY shown by the TWU membership and with the Holiday season upon us we must remain steadfast in the fight to obtain the contract we not only deserve but have been promised. 

Rollie Reaves