Local 449 Negotiations Update 9/13/2024

Greetings,

On Tuesday 9/10/2024, we communicated to everyone that the Company and Union Committees had a proposal that was worthy of your consideration. Because the Company would not move on a final push on wages in the 1^st year, they didn’t earn our support as a committee. When we left the Company that day, we told them that to earn our support, we needed 4% in the first year. On Thursday we were informed that the Company committee had final approval from Corporate to give us the 4%. The final wage package is a 3 year contract with 4% in the first year, 3% in the second year, and 3% in the third year. On top of the general wage increases, every employee who didn’t get the wage increases that Maintenance and Electricians received, will be entitled to a $1.15 wage adjustment. 

There are too many proposal items to list on this communication, and we are currently working on proofreading the final package prior to distribution. There are many good changes both on the economic side and non-economic side of this proposal. Your Bargaining Committee will be fully supporting this contract proposal, as it represents the best contract we can bring back to advance you and your family’s needs. We believe that you will feel the same once you receive your copy of the proposal and have the chance to read it thoroughly. Please see one of your Bargaining Committee members if you have any questions concerning the proposal.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee