Over Two hundred and fifty workers at two service contract locations in Nevada recently chose the IAM to represent them. The workers, who provide valuable support for the U.S. Air Force at Nellis AFB near Las Vegas, voted overwhelmingly for IAM representation, citing the Machinists’ great track record in service contract agreements.“This is a great win for the IAM,” said Western Territory GVP Gary Allen. “The teamwork between our staff in the Western Territory, and the IAM Aerospace Department, was exemplary. I am pleased to know that our hard work has developed a first-quality reputation amongst Service Contract workers. I applaud the efforts of everyone involved, and welcome our new members into the IAM family. This was a great job by everyone involved.”
Grand Lodge Representatives Bud Michel and Don Gresham led the campaign. GLR Charles Toby supported the efforts by handling the National Labor Relations Board work for the Western Territory. Amazing work – the representation election was held, the first contracts were negotiated and ratified – all in less than three months after the petitions were filed. Highlights of the new agreement are:
Grand Lodge Representatives Bud Michel and Don Gresham led the campaign. GLR Charles Toby supported the efforts by handling the National Labor Relations Board work for the Western Territory. Amazing work – the representation election was held, the first contracts were negotiated and ratified – all in less than three months after the petitions were filed. Highlights of the new agreement are:
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Wage increases of 4.0% in Feb 2010, and 3.5% in each of 2011 and 2012.
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Area Wage Determinations are rolled into employee pay rates, before the negotiated 4.0% increase is applied.
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Medical Benefit Allotment will increase to $4.25 an hour in Feb 2010, $4.75 in Feb 2011, and $5.25 an hour in Feb of 2012.
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Opt-Out: Workers will be allowed to take the medical benefit dollars in their paycheck, instead of applied toward medical coverage. That amounts to $8,670 per year in 2010Improved Vacation ScheduleSick Leave is now Paid Time Off: Workers will not need a Doctor’s note.Improved overtime: Restrictions on forced flex time, which had been used to avoid payment of overtime.
