Hello Sisters and Brothers,
Material MA
On September 11thand 17th we had Zoom meetings to explain the PPL Material MA relative to the revisions of the Material Progression Line. The MA was voted on and voted down on September 28, 2020. We requested dates from the Company to reconvene and discuss the issues we heard from our members.
Federal Mediation
Federal Mediation had to be rescheduled for the Grievances listed below, new date 10-16-20.
19-LEH-023 Member not canvassed for permanent Leader position. (Lines)
19-NE-014 Member granted time off then revoked. (Lines)
Grievance Resolution Meetings
20-HBG-038 Marginal performance review. (Material)
No resolution at the GRM, sent to Federal Mediation.
20-LAN-009 Excessive RBP, decision making leave. (Troubleman)
No resolution at the GRM, sent to Federal Mediation.
20-LAN-012 Vacation denied, roster availability. (Lines)
In abeyance pending discussions.
20-LEH-009 Unsatisfactory Performance Review. (Lines)
Settled, satisfactory performance attained.
20-NE-021 Unwarranted RBP. (Electrical Test)
No resolution at the GRM, sent to Federal Mediation.
COVID Rosters
We will be requesting a meet and discuss with the Company on the roster issues. The Chief Stewards and Stewards are in the process of gathering information from our members on if they want to return to their regular rosters.
Safety Shoe Rule Change Memo
We requested a meet and discuss on the Memo in regards to how you will be reimbursed.
ORC
When you file a Missed Overtime with the Supervisor make a copy for your records and send a copy of the form and the supporting documents to the Union Hall, attention Rusty Clausius. We have had numerous Missed Overtime cases that were not forwarded to the ORC team from the Supervisor.
Please continue to follow the recommendations from the CDC and public health officials to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Take care,
Rusty
