Weekly Visit-December 15, 2009

In order to make this blog worth while there needs to be more interaction on our part. Well, this will begin my attempt to help with that in a post that I will call my Weekly Visit. It will be a good look at the issues that are before us and how those will be addressed. Encourage your friends and family to read so they are informed. We do not have the access the company does so this is about as close as we can come. I hope you enjoy it and please give feedback so we can make it better and share your opinions and thoughts so we will have a real idea of what people think.
The big issue of this week is the healthcare ruling from the arbitrator. As of this point we have not heard anything from the National or District offices. What we need to keep in mind is that once this comes down there will be very little that can be done about it. The Arbitrator has the final say on this matter and both sides will have to live with his/her decision for the period ho/she specifies. We will be getting that out to you as soon as we know something. Hopefully it will come with some explanation from the National office.
Another issue that may be somewhat under the radar is the pay issue arbitration that was heard in September. We have not heard from the District office as to how she ruled. I hope to have that information anyday. For those of you that may not be aware, this was the disput over the top pay and slotting used by the comapany for Customer Service Representatives. The company presented a different way than they are doing it at the bargaining table in February.
I want to take this oppurtunity to wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season. I will be back next week with more so stay tuned.

Thanks,

John Richie
Vice-President/Mobilty Unit
Local 6200