new post 12-15-09

Highlights




ECONOMICS HIGHLIGHTS


Current Economic Conditions

Recent economic news indicates that the American economy may be stabilizing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in the month of November job loss of 11,000 was the lowest since recession began in December 2007. Unemployment also declined slightly in November. However, despite recent news the economy is not where it needs to be. We are still in the midst of uncertain times.

Thus, giving the current tough economic conditions, contract negotiations between Goodman Company L.P. and Local Lodge No. 2385 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have resulted in a number of significant contract additions and improvements

Selected Highlights of the Economic Improvments

The collective bargaining agreement is effective December 6 , 2009 and shall remain in full force and effect until midnight December 8 , 2011. The overall economic package (not including employer contribution to health care cost) is estimated to total $12.2 million. This money will help maintain your current economic well being along trying to keep up with anticipated rising costs such as health costs.

Wages. Eligible employees will receive a bonus in the first year of the contract followed by general wage increases (GWIs) in the second and third year, respectively. Details are listed below.

First Year Second Year Third Year
Bonus of $500 $0.30 $0.35
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Savings Plan. Employees hired before 12/14/2002, 50% company match of 3.25% of eligible pay (up from 3% from the previous contract), Employees hired after 12/14/2002, the formula will remain a maximum 50 percent of 6% of eligible pay.
Pension. Employees hired before 12/14/2002, no changes

Health Insurance. All eligible employees will now have the opportunity to choose their health plan. Efforts were made to control the cost of employee medical contribution by limiting total annual cost increases to 7% per contract year.


Group Life Insurance & AD&D: an increase from $27,000 to $28,000.

12-2-09

Brothers and sisters We are down to the last couple of days of negotiations . The focus is now on Economis issues that include Heath Care , pension , Goal Share , wages and other issues . The parties have not reached tentative agreement on any of the above issues . Your Committee continues to push hard for major improvements in the two tier and will continue to fight this battle to bring you a contract that will be accectable . Thanks for your support . Come out Saturday and exercise your right as a union member and vote on YOUR contract . The Committee

12-1-09

No progress on economic package . Company made proposal to end goal share . Company also made a proposal to end overtime pay for over 8 hours . Committee still fighting to resolve issues . COMMITTEE

11-30-09

Economic proposals exchanged today . Company proposed no wage increase . Increase insurance forty percent . Totally unacceptable .

11-29-09

STRIKE COMMITTEE

Dickey Sebastian
Tim Smith
Bobbie Haston
Louise McAbee
D’Aundria Carr


PICKET COMMITTEE

Jean Baker
Shannon Baker
Paul Armstrong
Vickie Emmons
Danny Hooper

STRIKE FINANCE COMMITTEE

Renaee Creson
Jeanette Price
Debbie Morris
Teresa Brandon

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE

Wanda Foxx
Shelia Boardman
Vickie Travis
Cathy West
Lisa Peters
Nicole Ellison


KITCHEN COMMITTEE

Phil Templeton
Harry Stevenson
Wallace Vance
Mike Duggin

SERGEANT AT ARMS

Harold Scott
Butch Carter
Gary Bell
Coleman Glass
Mike Alexander
Clyde Dollar
John Whaley
Adam Mullins

New Post 11-25-09

We only have 1 more week of negotiations left. Last week was a difficult
week but your committee handled it very well and was very firm about the
issues that they believe in.
We had to bring a mediator in last Friday November the 20th. The company
is trying to hold on to having the capability of making you work 11 1/2
hour days at straight time,taking away 3 holidays and not changing
anything to the 2 tier program. Our membership told us loud and clear that
they want some change to the 2 tier and your committee is still fighting
for that change. We need everyone to stand strong,because the message we
send the company is very crucial. We will start back negotiating next
Monday November 30th.All Union members in the plant wear your Union shirts
and your buttons and show that you support this Union and the fight that
we all are fighting for.

The committee

New Post 11-23-09

Friday November 20, 2009
Day 11 of bargaining was spent for the most part discussing one topic. That topic was continuous operation. The Company is attempting to convince us that they have a need to operate some of the fabrication departments twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. This type of operation brings up a whole new set of issues that must be worked out before even considering whether or not to accept it. Holidays, funeral leave, vacation and hours of work are just a few of the problem areas. This subject as well as the Company's reluctance to alter the two tier system will make the final week of negotiations very difficult. Your Union and your committee will do everything possible to get a good contract for the membership. We must have the continued support of each and every member to accomplish this. The message that you send this company is vital. Negotiations will resume on November 30th. With your help inside the plant we will have the best offer possible for you to consider on December the 5th.
Your Committee
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Business Rep
IAM & AW District 711
1901 Lindell Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203