by Belinda Boyce, May 16, 2011
The Machinists (IAM) approved a new contract with Army Fleet Support, and more news from the “Bargaining Digest Weekly.” The AFL-CIO Collective Bargaining Department delivers daily, bargaining-related news and research resources to more than 1,300 subscribers. Union leaders can register for this service through our website, Bargaining@Work.
SETTLEMENTS
IAM, Army Fleet Support: Members of Machinists (IAM) Local 2003 at Ft. Rucker, Ala., ratified a new three-year contract with Army Fleet Support earlier this month. The 3,800 IAM members are trainers, test pilots and mechanics at the Army’s largest helicopter base.
WORK STOPPAGES & LEGAL ACTIONS
Multiple, American Red Cross: A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge ruled that the American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region and mid-Michigan Chapter violated labor law in the ongoing dispute with Teamsters (IBT) Local 580 and Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU) Local 459. The Red Cross has more than 30 expired collective bargaining agreements across the country and is facing similar unfair labor practice charges in other regions.
BCTGM, Roquette America: Workers locked out more than six months ago by Roquette America in Keokuk, Iowa, participated in a “Monster Picket,” last Friday the 13th. Last September, the 237 members of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) Local 48G rejected a “last and final” offer proposed by the company after only two weeks of bargaining.
NEGOTIATIONS
Multiple, State of Connecticut: Unions representing 45,000 Connecticut state workers have reached a tentative four-year deal that guarantees no layoffs (those announced last week will be rescinded) while saving the state $1.6 billion. The State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC), comprised of the 15 unions that represent state workers, and the Gov. Daniel P. Malloy (D) administration agreed to not publicize details of the deal until members have been briefed.
TWU, American Airlines: Negotiators for the Transport Workers (TWU) rejected an offer from American Airlines, saying the proposal was worse than one rejected by the mechanics and store clerks bargaining units last summer. TWU said its request to be released from mediation was denied by the federal mediator.
AFA-CWA, US Airways: The Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) and US Airways will begin federal mediation this week, after five years of negotiations have failed to result in a deal. AFA-CWA hopes the involvement of a federal mediator will improve the pace of bargaining.
CWA, Cincinnati Bell Inc.: Communications Workers of America (CWA) locals 4400 and 4401 in Ohio have reached a tentative 39-month agreement with Cincinnati Bell Inc. The deal covers 1,000 workers and includes a commitment by the company to keep jobs in Cincinnati.
Disclaimer: This information is being provided for your information only. As it is compiled from published news reports, not from individual unions, we cannot vouch for either its completeness or accuracy; readers who desire further information should directly contact the union involved.
