Update
The
week was very busy for the subcommittee meetings involving benefits
including medical and pensions. J.J. Johns from the Benefits committee
was brought in to assist in the benefits talks between the parties last
week and continued assistance in this week’s round. His history,
experience, and knowledge in medical and other benefits related issues
were welcomed by the committee. Meetings over all this week progressed
closer to some agreements, but there are still many unresolved areas.
These union subcommittee meetings were assisted by Cheiron actuaries
Gaelle Gravot and Jim Holland and were facilitated by Pat Sims from the
NMB.
The parties continue to make progress and the discussions will continue the week of May 13th in Chicago.
Seniority Committee
Representatives from the Seniority Committee met with the company on Wednesday
to discuss plans to create the new seniority list. Julianne Cooney, UA
Senior Analyst - Labor Relations, and Mark Prpich – UA Labor Relations
were on hand to discuss the many issues and concerns in combining the
three lists in to one. The two member union committee will assist
Julianne next week in creating a comprehensive accurate list which will
be available for review should the negotiating committee reach a
tentative agreement.
