Hello Sisters and Brothers,
Grievance Resolution Meetings
22-CEN-009 Member received a 5-Day DML. (Lines) We were able to reach a favorable
settlement.
23-HBG-003 Management performing BU work. (Material)
23-HBG-004 Management performing BU work, programming network protector relays. (UG/LTN)
21-LEH-010 Improper use of paid time off for COVID. (Material) We were able to reach a favorable settlement.
21-LEH-050 Improper use of paid time off for COVID. (Lines) We were able to reach a favorable settlement.
23-LEH-006 Unjust termination. (Lines) In abeyance, pending discussions.
22-NE-010 Member received a 3-Day DML. (UG/LTN)
21-SUS-007 Improper use of paid time off for COVID. (Material) We were able to reach a favorable settlement.
22-SUS-019 Member not allowed to attend Safety Summit. (Troubleman) Submitted to Federal Mediation.
Federal Mediation
22-LEH-047 Member received a 5-Day DML. (Lines) Federal Mediation scheduled for 6/27/23.
22-HBG-013 Unwarranted discipline. (Lines) Federal Mediation scheduled for 6/29/23.
Material MA
We met with the company on 5/30/23 and 6/8/23 to discuss the MA. We are hopeful to reach a tentative agreement soon.
Linemen Shift
The Company is working on a counter proposal and based on our discussions with the Company we should be reconvening our discussions within a few weeks.
Arbitration
22-HBG-001 Company required doctors note for 2nd occurrence. (Lines) Scheduled for arbitration 9/26/23.
NSUJL Rodeo 2023
The National Sisterhood United for Journeymen Linemen Lineworkers Benefit Rodeo will be held June 16th and 17th at City View Park, 700 South Poplar Street, Hazleton, PA 18201. Friday night will be the 12th Annual Climbing for Lost Linemen from 5pm-9pm. This is a ceremony honoring all Sisters/Brothers who lost their lives on the Line in the prior 12 months. In memory of each of the fallen Sisters/Brothers a lantern will hung. Saturday will be the 11th Annual Lineworkers Benefit Rodeo from 8am till around 4pm. Please come out and support our 2023 Rodeo Team and the NSUJL!!
Our 2023 Rodeo Team
| Kris Rech | Journeyman Lineman | HAZSC |
| Kyle Everitt | Journeyman Lineman | WHISC |
| Eric Jacobs | Troubleman | LOKSC |
| Dan Aniska | Journeyman Lineman | SCRSC |
| Ed Cipressi | Journeyman Lineworker Trainee | LEHSC |
| Justin Talipan | Journeyman Lineworker Trainee | HAZSC |
| Jamie Slotterback | Journeyman Lineworker Trainee | FRKSC |
| Hunter Bowers | Journeyman Lineworker Trainee | ORWSC |
| Andy Barthol | Journeyman Lineworker Trainee | PANSC |
| Mark Hilkert | Journeyman Lineworker Trainee | LOKSC |
| Marcus Hunter | Journeyman Lineworker Trainee | BLMSC |
| James Melnick | Helper | FRKSC |
| Ashlee Garrison | Steno | HAZSC |
| Steve Bernitsky | Journeyman Lineman | ORWSC |
| Colin Sharrow | Helper | BLMSC |
| Troy Medash | Journeyman Lineworker | POCSC |
| Jeremy Medash | Journeyman Lineman | WBASC |
| Aaron Lipinski | Journeyman Lineworker Trainee | HAZSC |
| Jared Groce | Journeyman Lineworker Trainee | HAZSC |
| Dave Bender | Lineman Leader | SUSSC |
Take care,
Rusty
