On 7-10-2009 at negoitations,when company was told;that we wanted their Last,Best and Final Proposal on 7-15-2009.We,the Union and Negoitation Committee;had not agreed to the side letter,that Metal Trades has concerning the 4 - 10 hour work week;as well as shift start times for the 4 - 10 hour work week.
At present, the Quality Inspectors Bargaining Agreement;agreed to by The Company,Quality Management,Union,Negoitation Committee;and ratified by Union Membership on 7-16-2009 shift start times will be as follows:
1st shift - 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2nd shift - 3:45 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.
3rd shift - 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
On 7-16-2009,Quality Upper Management;met with each of thier lower management.And told them,that on July 20 - 24, 2009 1st shift hours would be 5:42 a.m. to 4:12 p.m. and on July 27 - 31,2009 1st shift hours would be 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. And this is based on 4-10 hour work week. Due to what Quality Management stated above;contrary to what shift hours are layed out in the Quality Inspectors Bargaining Agreement.
The Quality Inspectors Union Membership;was told by the Union Representatives and Union Stewards for Quality Inspectors;do not be insubordinate!
Do,what your management tells you . And let the Union,Negoitation Committee;try and negoitate with the Quality Department and Company, your concerns regarding shift (5:42 a.m. to 4:12 p.m.) presently working. Shift 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (due to start July 27 ,2009).Are, accepting or not accepting side letter for the 4-10 hour work week that Metal Trades has. And stay with the shift hours set down in our ratified bargaining agreement.
The Union Membership will be able to vote on what is negoitated,concerning the above.
Quality Assurance Inspectors Bargaining Agreement is Independent of Metal Trades.
I sent the following letter to the Manger of Quality Assurance Inspection.
I look forward in working together to achieve a smooth transition from the Inspectors being Non-Represented to Union Represented as of 7-16-2009.
I know as of Friday,7-17-2009 we have a couple of things to work out,already.But,remember;there is no problems,that can`t be worked out to a mutual agreement;if both sides are willing to work together!
Gerald E. Slade
Senior Union Steward
Quality Inspectors
IAMAW Local Lodge 1133
