We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
I would like to thank everyone for coming out to vote on the contract this past Tuesday; we had an 82% turnout and the proposed contract was voted down. We spent the next 24 hours fielding calls from members and listened to their questions and concerns and went back to the table Thursday morning to negotiate with the company. After negotiating back and forth, and making progress in some of the key areas of concern, the company ultimately proposed its last best and final contract proposal.
These are the changes to the original proposal:
Maintain current contract language for Medical Benefits.
This means there will be NO increase in medical premiums it also means that the addition of hearing aids (Kaiser Active and Kaiser Retirees) as well as the Silver and Fit Exercise Program (Kaiser Retirees only) was taken off the table as it was not a part of the current contract language.
Ratification bonus of $1,500.00 to be paid out on April 7, 2020.
We pushed hard for wage increases, but the company stood firm and issued its last best and final offer with the 12% increase we had previously negotiated.
We will be seeking a “strike authorization” if the contract is not accepted.
A Contract Summary Meeting will be held February 4th, 2020
4:30pm At the Union Hall located at 677 Cumberland St Pittsburg, CA
Ratification vote will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 5:30am-4:00pm @ the Employee Main Gate.
Your negotiating committee strongly recommends this contract.
In Solidarity, Negotiation Committee.
2019-2023 Contract Summary
Meeting February 4th, 2020
4:30 pm
At the Union Hall
677 Cumberland St Pittsburg, CA
Contract Ratification Vote
February 5th, 2020
Polls will be open from 5:30 am to 4 pm
Employee Main Gate – Outside of Payroll
For info call 925-432-7396
2019-2023 Contract Summary
Update
Section 25.3 – Term
The agreement will be from October 1 2019 to September 30,2023.
LOP Changes
Plant Utilities – Construction Labor was a (LG 1) was moved to Utility Tech (LG 2)
Section 14 Health, Safety and Environment
Add Shoe inserts to company provided equipment
Addition of contract language to include paid and unpaid leaves employees are eligible to use.
We now officially have a tentative agreement. We will be putting the summary together and will have it out as soon as possible so everyone has the true information. The company and Union have signed a contract extension that will end midnight February 8th.
* *As of 1/31/2020 we have nobody that qualifies so this page will be a learning process an ongoing project. We will be updating as we get new information. We apologize and thank you for your understanding. On January 1, 2021 the new program will begin.
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* *As of 1/31/2020 we have nobody that qualifies so this page will be a learning process an ongoing project. We will be updating as we get new information. We apologize and thank you for your understanding. *On January 1, 2021 the new program will begin.*
Any employees retiring between now and January 1, 2021 or have questions will need to contact* Aetna Retiree Health.*
Any employees retiring between now and January 1, 2021 or have questions will need to contact* Aetna Retiree Health.*
* *As of 1/31/2020 we have nobody that qualifies so this page will be a learning process an ongoing project. We will be updating as we get new information. We apologize and thank you for your understanding. On January 1, 2021 the new program will begin.
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Any employees retiring between now and January 1, 2021 or have questions will need to contact* Aetna Retiree Health.*
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*Phone: 1-800-338-4533 (TTY:771)*
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*/ Available Monday through Friday /*
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*/ October 1 to January 31: /**8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET*
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*/ February 1 to September 30:/** 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET*
