Aug 6, 2020 | Local S6 Leadership Alerts, Negotiations
Brothers and Sisters,
Negotiations Update: Day 3 of Mediation
Another long night at the bargaining table resulted in some additional movement by both parties. There were three additional articles TA’d (tentative agreement) resulting in a total of eight since the beginning of the mediation process.
The FMCS mediation seems to be a decisive influence, resulting in one of our main issues coming to a positive outcome.
The Negotiating Committee understands that it is very frustrating for our brothers and sisters to receive vague information. However, in following the FMCS mediation guidelines, that’s all the Negotiating Committee is at liberty to say. We plan to provide a fully comprehensive report, as soon as possible, in keeping with those guidelines.
The Union Negotiating Committee is hopeful that the forward progress between the parties will continue, resulting in a fair contract, and bringing all of our members back to work.
This is an incredibly frustrating, challenging, and emotional process. We recognize the future of over 4400 of our brothers and sisters is in the balance. Our committee is dedicated to a resolution that benefits all.
United We’re One. Divided We’re Done.
In Solidarity,
Local S6 Negotiating Committee
Aug 5, 2020 | Local S6 Upcoming Events
We are blessed by the community programs who have reached out to help Local S6 families as the strike continues. On Monday August 10, 2020 from 12 noon – 3pm at the Bath Senior Center located at 45 Floral St. Bath (same place as check distribution). The Bath Area Food Bank and Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program will be bringing the food bank to us.
Food for up to 400 LS6 families!
Local farm fresh produce, box foods and more …
Please come get this generous offer and say thank you, to those who are lending support during this time.
Please remember to practice social distancing and wear your face masks, Thank you
Aug 5, 2020 | Local S6 Leadership Alerts, Negotiations
Brothers and Sisters,
Negotiations Update: Day 2 of Mediation
Although we T.A.’ed (tentatively agreed) to three articles yesterday (good progress) negotiations appear to be breaking down as the bigger issues are being addressed. We will continue to stand strong and united as we work towards a fair collective bargaining agreement.
United We’re One, Divided We’re Done.
In Solidarity,
Local S6 Negotiating Committee
Aug 4, 2020 | Local S6 Leadership Alerts, Negotiations
Brothers and Sisters,
Negotiations Update: Day 1 of Mediation
Both parties worked late last night and were able to come to an agreement on two articles. Collectively, we chose two articles both parties believed we could reasonably get through, and with assistance from the mediation team, we did. Those are Articles 3 and 17.
- In Article 3 (Responsibilities), the Union was able to gain the ability to jointly develop merit raise criteria. This helps the Union to assist mechanics that are not first-class that display the skill to progress forward without having to wait for 1000 hrs.
- In Article 17 (Holidays), both parties ended by agreeing to no change.
We are meeting again today in hopes of moving forward to a fair agreement.
United We’re One, Divided We’re Done.
In Solidarity,
Local S6 Negotiating Committee
