New Post 11-21-09

Thursday November 19, 2009
Negotiations continued today. This was day ten of bargaining with the parties meeting for eleven hours.
Issues discussed today were mainly non-economic contract language, including bid and bumping language. Job classifications were also discussed.
There was also discussion on the 2 tier wages and benefits for members hired after 2004.
The Company has taken a hard position against eliminating or making any improvements on the two tier.
Your committee has not and will not back away from this issue and will continue to push for the elimination of the two tier.
The Union has proposed the IAM National Pension Plan for all employees covered under the collective bargaining agreement.
Please continue to show your support for your committee and remain united.
Your Committee
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Business Rep
IAM & AW District 711
1901 Lindell Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203