Dear Local 30 Members,

Late last week we learned that the National Labor Relations Board is prepared to issue a favorable decision regarding the charges the unions of the Coalition filed last April.  In our charges we alleged that the employer illegally walked out of bargaining with us back in March and then demanded a new Partnership Agreement before they would return to the table.  The Coalition filed the charges, gave testimony, and finally the Board has informed the parties of their intent to uphold the positions of the unions.  The bargaining must resume and there can be no preconditions placed on bargaining.

 

Dear Local 30 members, 

As you are aware our National Agreement termination date is September 30, 2018. While the Coalition continues to urge Kaiser to return to the bargaining table and complete a new National Agreement covering our members, until then we will continue to do the work of Partnership in the process. 

Following September 30th, the terms of the current National Agreement remain in effect while we bargain a renewal. Our members will receive a 3% wage increase on October 1, 2018, (or the nearest pay period) and the benefits we enjoy will not immediately change. 

Kaiser continues to demand a new Partnership Agreement and is requiring Coalition Unions to sign a new Partnership agreement as a condition of resuming negotiations of a new National Agreement. This “new” Partnership Agreement is completely one-sided. It demands unions and union members waive significant rights, and it gives management the right to vote on expelling unions.

We have met three times with Kaiser leaders over the last few months to reach an agreement. The Coalition has offered a counter proposal that was balanced—offering new rights and responsibilities within the Partnership for both our unions and Kaiser. We also have offered a ‘temporary cease fire’ that would get us back to the table for negotiations while addressing Kaiser’s concerns. Both of these offers have been rejected by Kaiser.

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Friday, July 13, 2018
Training begins at 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Lunch will be provided at 12 p.m.-1 p.m.


We will need to arrange your release from your department for this event, paid of course, so please respond to this notice as soon as possible, and notify your Employer. Lost time will be paid by the union unless steward time is covered by your employer.

Location:
OPEIU, Local 30 (AFL-CIO Building)
3117 North 16th St. First Floor Conference Room
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(Enter from East Building Entrance)

RSVP by June 15th to Local 30 (866) 673-4830 or email: info@opeiulocal30.org
Any questions, please contact the Local 30 office at (619) 640-4840.