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National Grid is jeopardizing the safety of our communities by locking out 1,100 of its most experienced employees who are critical to ensuring safe and quality gas work in Massachusetts.

Per our 2018 Basic Labor Agreement, Inflation Recognition Payments (IRPs) will be made in lump sum, quarterly payments if cumulative inflation exceeds 3% per year.

At the end of each calendar quarter, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be compared to a Consumer Price Threshold. If the actual CPI is higher than the CPI Threshold, a lump sum payment shall be made equal to each full 1% by which the CPI is higher than the threshold.  

In the first quarter, the CPI averaged 2% higher than the threshold, which will grant us a lump sum payment for this quarter.

The 9/1/18 United Steelworkers Basic Labor Agreement (BLA) provides for a profit-sharing pool of 7.5% of the company’s profits, defined as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT).  The company reported an unaudited Adjusted EBIT of $553,667,701.73. 

The below calendar shows contractually recognized holidays highlighted in yellow as well as paydates blocked in black.

A printable copy of this calendar is available by clicking the PDF link below. 

The 9/1/18 United Steelworkers Basic Labor Agreement (BLA) provides for a profit-sharing pool of 7.5% of the company’s profits, defined as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT).  The company reported an unaudited Adjusted EBIT of $779,553,219.06 

The deadline for 2022 Open Enrollment is this Friday, November 5th.  If you are not going to make any changes to your medical plan no action is required and your previous year’s elections will remain.

2022 Open Enrollment October 15th thru November 5th 2021

By now you should have received your 2022 open enrollment packet in the mail. If you haven’t, please stop by the hall so we can print one out for you.

If you are not going to make any changes to your medical plan no action is required and your previous year’s elections will remain.

Cleveland-Cliffs’ Burns Harbor, Indiana Harbor and Riverdale locations (the “Hiring Locations”) will be accepting applications for hourly bargaining unit Utility Person positions to maintain a pool of candidates for potential future job openings. The application process is open to any individual that chooses to apply. Current employees may also use this Notice to inform their relatives of the steps they need to take if they are interested in applying for future employment at any Hiring Location.

Boot Vouchers
The deadline for using your current boot voucher is September 30th. If you have not yet used your voucher, please be sure to stop by the Boot Trailer to ensure you receive this negotiated benefit before the expiration date. The Boot Trailer is open Mondays and Thursdays from 9 am – 7 pm and Tuesdays and Fridays from 6 am – 4 pm. They are closed Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. If you would like to contact the Boot Trailer directly, please call (219) 787-2419.