Submitted by UWUA 369 on Sat, 01/13/2007 - 12:25pm.
I would like to begin by asking for everyone to keep our brother Kevin Fidalgo and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
The Local is currently in contract negotiations with RCN (first contract), Exelon (L Street & Jets) and Boston Generating (Mystic 8 & 9 – Fore River) so you can imagine that it is very busy. I would like to thank al of the Executive Board Members, Chief Stewards, and Stewards for stepping up at this time.
Exelon
The RMR (Reliability Must Run) Agreement that the Company was operating under with New England ISO expired on November 15th, 2006. The company decided to run merchant starting on November 16th. The contract expires the end of January. We began negotiating with the company on December 4 – 8th. We have several other dates scheduled and will continue to keep everyone updated.
Entergy
Congratulations should go out to Secretary/Treasurer Dan Hurley and Executive Board member David Leonardi for reaching a settlement on the medical arbitration. This Arbitration was for the overcharging of medical cost to our members. This was a big win for Local 369 in the fight against corporate greed.
Mystic 8 & 9 – Fore River
This contract expires February 27, 2007. The bargaining committee met with Attorney Paul Kelly on Friday, December 1st and prepared for negotiations on December 11th and 19th. The Contract committees met at the union hall on the night of Monday December 4th. We met with the company on December 11, 2006 and will meet again on December 19, 2006. We will continue to keep everyone updated on these negotiations.
RCN
The bargaining committee met with the company on December 6th and negotiations are moving very slowly. We ask that our members remain united and strong! “United we Bargin Divided we beg.”
NSTAR
The use of the GPS (Global Positioning System) continues to be used as a tracking mechanism by the company. Remember, every member needs to protect themselves against GPS. This is where the rules are your friends.
I would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season!
