IAM Local Lodge 1904

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

Local Lodge 1904

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Contract Negotiations Union proposal

2/28/2003
IAMAW PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND STOCK CLERK PERSONNEL AGREEMENT between NORTHWEST AIRLINES, INC. AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS _____________________________________________________________________ The IAM’s listing is not to be construed as an all-inclusive listing, and we reserve the right to seek changes during the course of bargaining. By proposing such changes, the Union does not in any manner waive or prejudice its position with respect to such subject. ARTICLE 1, PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT State compliance to the RLA State compliance to all Federal and State laws and regulations Replace the work (UNION) with (IAMAW) Include the Flight Kitchen and Plant Protection in this Agreement ARTICLE 2, SCOPE OF AGREEMENT Prohibit any farm-out of ESSC/IAMAW work Add KLM, Airlink, etc., as covered work ARTICLE 3, STATUS OF AGREEMENT Include LPPs Add all aircraft owned and leased by Northwest Airlines ARTICLE 4, CLASSIFICATION OF WORK AND RATIOS Clarify definition of Lead position Clarify definition of Stock Clerk position Clarify definition of Deicing Duties Clarify definition of Dangerous Goods shipper Clarify definition of Weight and Balance duties Clarify upgrade language ARTICLE 5, PART-TIME EMPLOYEES Delete: Make part-time full-time on date of signing ARTICLE 6, HOURS OF SERVICE Establish paid lunch all shifts Establish shortened work week Reduce the number of starting times RDO overtime Clarify definition of uninterrupted lunch Establish rest/cleanup period Improve “Trade Days” ARTICLE 7, OVERTIME AND HOLIDAYS RDO overtime language Clarify and modify language ARTICLE 8, FIELD SERVICE, TEMPORARY VACANCIES AND TRAINING AND OTHER SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS Open for clarification and modification Paid for all time for travel and waiting ARTICLE 9, VACANCIES AND BULLETINED JOBS Open for clarification and modifications Change duration of temporary positions to maximum 6 months Remove Ready Relief position Remove bidding restrictions ARTICLE 10, SENIORITY Open for clarification and modification ARTICLE 11, REDUCTION IN FORCE, RECALL AND REALIGNMENT Clarify and modify exercise of seniority Establish moving expenses and home purchase Clarify and modify total re-bid Job security Clarify and modify relief duties ARTICLE 13, GRIEVANCE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES Modify and clarify “point” and “discipline” ARTICLE 15, LEAVES OF ABSENCE Clarification and modification Allow employee minimum 16 hours leave per child to attend school conferences and classroom activities ARTICLE 16, SAFETY AND HEALTH Clarification and modification ARTICLE 17, VACATIONS Clarification and modification Increase DATs DATs may be taken in hourly increments ARTICLE 18, SICK LEAVE AND OCCUPATIONAL INJURY LEAVE Clarification and modification No cap on sick hours Add reserve sick leave Payoff of unused sick leave Allow accrued sicktime to be given to sick or dying co-worker No discipline for OJI Employee can visit doctor on company time Pay off on unused OJI accruals ARTICLE 19, LONGEVITY ALLOWANCE Clarification and modification Increase longevity allowance ARTICLE 20, SHIFT PREMIUM Clarification and modification Increase shift premiums ARTICLE 22, SEVERANCE PAY Clarification and modification Increase severance pay ARTICLE 23, UNIFORMS Clarification and modification Raise annual point accruals Replacement items at no cost to employee ARTICLE 24, FREE TRANSPORTATION Clarification and modification Employees be furnished positive space fee waived vacation passes for his/her and their dependents ARTICLE 26, GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS Clarification and modification Increase bereavement leave ARTICLE 27, INSURANCE BENEFITS Clarification and modification ARTICLE 28, WAGE RULES Clarification and modification Adjust to industry leading standard ARTICLE 30, UNION SHOP AND DUES CHECK-OFF AGREEMENT Clarification and modification GENERAL Clarification and modification Align with industry RETIREMENT Include first year of service Shorten time to full retirement Increase dollar amount Include intra-contract escalator

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