The parties met February 23rd through the 26th in face-to-face negotiations under the direction of the NMB in Newark. The IBT passed Article 16 – (Health and Welfare), for review. After the IBT made the pass there was a Q and A session on the general structure of the TeamCare plan as it was proposed. There were follow up questions throughout the week. Towards the end of the session, the Company presented a list of questions for TeamCare and the answers will be provided shortly.
On Wednesday, the rank and file committee reviewed its wage proposal from the January meeting in Houston. That analysis was then relayed to the mediator.
Direct negotiations will continue the week of March 9th in Rosemont IL. At that time, the full comprehensive proposal will be passed.
Tentative negotiations dates have been set in each of the following months through July and will be published here as they are firmed up.
