On July 30,2009,5:15 P.M. at a called meeting of all Quality Assurance Inspectors.To discuss the Company`s proposed;Memorandum of Agreement (MOA),which deals with 4-10 hour/day shift or (4 x 10 Program) and other items.
This (MOA) was not given to the Union,Local 1133 at Negoiations on July 15,2009;when Company gave Union Local 1133,thier Last,Best and Final Proposal.As requested by Union Local 1133 on July 10,2009 at Negoiations,and be explained and voted on by the Union Membership July 16,2009.Which,the contract was ratified and the (MOA) was not included at that time.
On July 20,2009 through July 26,2009,After ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement;Quality Management allowed Quality Inspectors to work our 5:42 A.M. to 4:12 P.M.,4-10 hour/day shift.That Quality Management allowed us to have after the tragedy;that occurred in Quality Assurance Department 3 to 4 years ago.
On July 23,2009;11:37 A.M.,an E-Mail was sent out to all Quality Assurance Management.Concerning Shift start time.
E-Mail reads:
All,
In accordance with the newly ratified contract- 1st shift time for Quality (starting Monday 7/27/09 is 6:00am to 4:30 pm) this aligns with the 4-10 hr. day MOU and the new contract.
Manager of Quality Inspection
This E-Mail statement,is in Violation of our Collective Bargaining Agreement;because of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) had not been ratified by the Union Membership.Per our ratified CBA,shift start time is 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.,based on a 5 day work week;under Hours of Employment of CBA.
My,perspective as to why; The (MOA) was rejected by Union Membership on July 30,2009.
1. The Inspectors,Feel and Think;the Company and Quality Inspection Management are being VINDICTIVE and RETALIATORY!Because,the Inspectors voted to form a Union;so we would have some type representation and protection.That we didn`t have as Non-Represented.
2. Because the Inspectors,are being held accountable;for decisions or concessions Quality Management makes with;Trades,Ship Management,Operations.
3. Inspectors,are being made by Quality Management;to perform inspections.They, are not Qualified or Certified to inspect.Inspectors,that are Qualified and Certified to inspect one Trade Discipline;should not inspect any other Trade Discipline;until the Inspector receives the proper training and on hand experience,to perform such Inspection.
How does the Company,Quality Management correct the rejected Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)?
Easy!
Let the Inspectors resume the 5:42 A.M. to 4:12 P.M., 4-10 hour/day,Monday thru Thursday shift.It has worked out good for the Company,Quality Department,and Inspectors.Why fix something,that is not broke.Unless,it is out of being Vindictive and Retaliatory on the Company`s and Quality Management`s part.Because,the Inspectors choose to become Union Represented.You Decide!
Gerald E.Slade
Senior Union Steward
IAMAW Local Lodge 1133
