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We are attempting to negotiate a different medical benefit arrangement for members at Honolulu Advertiser, subscribing to Kaiser.  The company seeks to increase the cost of medical premiums and drug coverage.  Meanwhile, we are working with the Hawaii Newspaper Printing and Trades Council (6 total) in preparation for negotiating a new contract.  In the interim, the contract has been extended.  These will be difficult talks.  The company will seek significant changes in medical and pension coverage. 

The Hawaii State Machinists Council is scheduled to meet with Congresswoman Maizie Hirono on July 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Airlines Local.  Delegates Bob Lillis, Larry Taaca and Sam Mitchell are requested to be in attendance.  I have received a check for $5,000 in voluntary contributions from our Union’s Legislative Department to be presented to her at the meeting.  If you would like to be a sponsoring member of MNPL (Machinists Non-Partisan Politcal League), please contact the Local or send your check to the Local for immediate forwarding.  No dues money is used for political contributions.   


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Our Members at Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company have voted to ratify a new 3 year collective bargaining agreement.  Just a few of the improvements include: 

 1.       Wages: one time wage adjustment of 2% plus a 4% general wage increase retroactive to 11/1/06, year 2 of the contract calls for a 5% wage increase, year 3 of the contract will see a 6% wage increase;

2.       A $.25 increase in pension contribution rates that will take them over $5.00 an hour in pension contribution rates with the IAM National Pension Fund;

3.       Leadman differential has been increased $.50 per hour and members working on neighbor islands will receive a new premium of $.75 per hour;

4.      No changes in medical nor Kaiser coverage nor level of premiums.  The company will absorb the increase the 5% in premiums for the members that are the HMSA subscribers.  The company pays the full medical for members and their families, with the exception of members under Kaiser.  When the premium for Kaiser increases to higher than HMSA, the members under Kaiser then pay the difference. .

We expect to return to contract negotiations with Raytheon at Pearl Harbor in January 2006.  Meanwhile, we have filed a complaint against a Supervisor for creating a hostile workplace for a newly hired worker.  The issue is under investigation by the Naval Commander’s office, Union and company.    

The unit works on the islands of Oahu, Maui and Kona.  Their solidarity made the difference in reaching these significant improvements.  My thanks to them all.  Special kudos to Chief Steward Urbano Simbre and co-negotiator Jarrett Kubo. 


 

 

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We completed the arbitration hearing yesterday concerning Brother Genaro Perez’s grievance over an inaccurate job description for Marine Machinery Mechanics (Nuclear) performing Nuclear Clean Mechanic Inspector work.  My compliments to Chief Steward Robert Lillis, Steward Genaro Perez, Brother Howard Lau and IFPTE Union Brother Allan Takamori.  Stewards Lillis, Perez and Sam Mitchell in particular did an excellent job of researching the issue, gathering the evidence, developing proposals and attempting to negotiate settlement with several high ranking officials that just do not understand labor laws.  Closing briefs will be due within a month.  The Navy’s attorney has already stated he would, "never handle another case like this one again".  We still have an outstanding ULP on the Navy’s rescission of the duties and subsequent unilateral changes made to duties normally performed by the Mechanic Inspectors.


Hawaiian Dredging negotiations continue.  The 3rd counter offer from the company for the GWI is now 4% each of the 3 years of the cba.  We are in hard bargaining to bridge the gap on wages with other trades in the construction arena.  We have maintained proposals of a one time hourly wage increase plus general wage increases annually.     

Congratulations to Chief Steward Charlotte Kincaid who recently prevailed in a first step grievance where a Supervisor had unilaterally implemented a new requirement for a member to work ½ days on holidays. 

The arbitration for Genaro Perez’s job description at Pearl Harbor Shipyard is scheduled for November 8th.  The issue is an inaccurate job description.  On Friday, 10/27, the Union received a 3 page Motion filed by the Shipyard’s attorney claiming a threshold issue where he asserted the grievance was untimely.  The Union filed a response brief that was over 25 pages long, countering every line his Motion, and correcting his interpretation of precedent setting cases that were actually in favor of Unions on the mainland.   Approximately 12 hours later we received the Arbitrators decision in favor of the Union !  This was a major win for us! 


Negotiations at Hawaiian Dredging commenced last week.  The core issues involve economic ones, particularly industry wages as per other trades working in the construction arena.  So far, the company’s first economic proposal was 3% the first year of the cba, 3.5% the 2nd year of the cba and 4.0 the 3rd year of the cba.  The parties have agreed to a $.25 increase in the hourly pension contributions to the IAM National Pension Fund.  The company has also offered to keep the same level of medical benefits and they will continue to pay medical related premiums, with the exception of Kaiser which experienced a recent significant increase.  There may be more discussion on this. The parties have agreed to a contract extension beyond the 11/1/06 deadline. 

We have moved a wrongful 15 day suspension to the MSPB forum for Kevin Saito.


I’m pleased to report that members at BAE Hawaii Shipyards have voted to ratify their new labor agreement.  Their new contract calls for MANY new improvements, the most significant being the pension increases, and a 4% wage increase each year of the cba.  Congratulations to these members.  My thanks to the Negotiations Committee Members that worked with me – Chief Steward Joe Waldrop, Steward Leland Akamu, and Executive Board Member Ruben Mossman.


Pentagon plans shift of blue-collar workers to new pay system.  The plans for the transition continue despite a federal court ruling in the spring that blocked the Pentagon's proposed labor relations system and stalled pay changes for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. NSPS, which is expected to cover 700,000 civilian Defense employees eventually, is under review by an appellate court.


             DHS will not seek full appeals court review of labor decision

Looks like the government will not appeal the Judge’s decision on personnel reform similar to NSPS, targeted for Department of Homeland Security personnel.  I will expect a similar response on NSPS for DoD workers.  MORE..... 

So far Hawaii DoD bargaining unit personnel will not be placed under NSPS.  Let’s keep it that way!


Appeals Court Throws Out DHS Personnel Rules

A great news for federal employees concerning NSPS more...


Members employed by Lockheed Martin COMS at Pearl Harbor, reached tentative agreement with the company at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24th.  They voted this morning to accept their first collective bargaining agreement.  The negotiations committee worked diligently for 5 months in preparation.  They were successful in addressing almost every issue identified in the survey of the members.  Interestingly enough money was not a priority with this group.  Representation and protection from arbitrary layoffs were the top 2 concerns.  Their time and effort paid off in the form of a good contract!  A few of the items achieved in negotiations are found below: 

Duration:  3 years, commences June 25. 

Wages Increases:  18% minimum year 1, 3% year 2 and 3% year 3.

Medical:  Company to pay all medical related premiums for employees and dependents.  In January 2007, the unit members will pay 30% of premium.

Layoffs by seniority and by classification.  The 2 Unit members laid off in February 2006 will have recall rights commencing June 25th for the next 24 months. 

Shift Premium of $.50 ,Lead Premium of $1.00

$2.00 per hour increase if assigned to perform Site Manager duties.

Work Shoes at $50.00 per year.

5 Days sick/personal .Vacation  10 Holidays

Steward to receive 2 hours per week to conduct Union Business on Company Time.Company will make a 2% contribution of base weekly pay to the 401(k) for each unit member.  The unit has sister locations also represented by the Machinists Union at San Diego, CA, Bangor, WA and Norfolk, VA.  There are 2 units still unorganized on the mainland. 

 My thanks to the entire negotiations committee.  Special thanks to the Co-Negotiators:  John Crowdis, Grand Lodge Aerospace Coordinator; Lester Aczon, Chief Steward, James “Willie” Wilson, Alternate Steward, and Vernette Sierra, alternate co-negotiator.


 
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