Union Proposal. Following notice of specific plans to subcontract work currently 47 performed by the bargaining unit that would directly result in the layoff of 25 or more bargaining 48 unit employees, the parties shall, upon the request of the Union, meet and discuss the impact on the 49 bargaining unit. The Company agrees to consider any proposal the Union might make which would 50 result in a less costly way to retain such work in the bargaining unit. The Union must present any 51 such proposals within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the Company’s plans. The decision to 52 implement any such Union proposal instead of subcontracting the work shall be the Company’s. The 53 parties will meet periodically to review the implementation of any such Union proposals selected by the 54 Company. If the Company chooses to implement the Union proposal instead of subcontracting the 55 work, and if the Union’s projected savings are not realized within any ninety (90) day period following 56 implementation, the Company may subcontract the work without repeating the notification process.
Union Proposal. [11] The Union proposes the following wage increases: January 1, 2016 – 5.28% ($97,032) January 1, 2017 – 2.5% ($99,457) January 1, 2018 – 2.5% ($101,943) Total: 10.28%
Union Proposal. Following notice of specific plans to subcontract work currently 21 performed by the bargaining unit that would directly result in the layoff of 25 or more 23 the impact on the bargaining unit. The Company agrees to consider any proposal the Union 24 might make which would result in a less costly way to retain such work in the bargaining unit.
Union Proposal. Following notice of specific plans to subcontract work currently performed by the bargaining unit that would directly result in the layoff of 25 or more bargaining unit employees, the parties shall, upon the request of the Union, meet and discuss the impact on the bargaining unit. The Company agrees to consider any proposal the Union might make which would result in a less costly way to retain such work in the bargaining unit. The Union must present any such proposals within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the Company’s plans. The decision to implement any such Union proposal instead of subcontracting the work shall be the Company’s. The parties will meet periodically to review the implementation of any such Union proposals selected by the Company. If the Company chooses to implement the Union proposal instead of subcontracting the work, and if the Union’s projected savings are not realized within any ninety (90) day period following implementation, the Company may subcontract the work without repeating the notification process.
Union Proposal. Status Quo, keep what we have. FSIP ruling: Adopted most of Agency’s proposal except where management cannot sensor what is placed on public boards due to 1st Amendment concerns. Your Union representatives will not be as easily accessible as they have had been in the past, The Union will need to relocate their office to an outside location. You will only be able to access them thru personal email, text or phone calls. Your Union stewards CANNOT work from their desks. They will have extremely limited use of their government laptop for communication unless initiated by management and in the event of immediate representation needs New Union contact information will be provided before we exit the building.
Union Proposal. The Union proposed to limit pre-arbitration discovery and motions. This is to maintain fair representation. The Agency has in the past has engaged in ex parte communications with arbitrators. The Union wishes to retain language to allow for expenses for witnesses who are agency employees. FSIP ruling: Adopted Agency language striking travel expenses for witnesses. Denied Agency arbitration exclusions covered under Article 24. Denied Union proposal to exclude pre-arbitration matters. Union must pay for its witnesses for arbitrations, arbitrations can now have pre-hearing motions; panel denied agency request for arbitration exclusions on performance and discipline issues. Both parties agreed to utilize FMCS for the arbitration panel process.
Union Proposal. The Union wishes to retain current language on areas of consideration and add language for other areas to maximize advancement opportunities. Example: For positions in the Northeastern PSC, the term SSA region-wide would include both Boston and New York regions. The Union proposes that those employees on the Best Qualified List be listed by rank and not alphabetical order. FSIP ruling: Adopts Agency proposal but modifies it to include Union language on ranking of BQL. The Agency proposed and the Union agreed, at the negotiating table,that the IVOL process will no longer use PACS and awards scores to determine eligibility for the BQL. Selecting official may request that information during the selecting process.
Union Proposal. Proposed broader information to be made available. Proposed information be made available outside the SSA firewall for access at home. FSIP ruling: Adopted the Agency proposal. Although the panel granted the agency request for less specific information and less access to info in the Veterans article. This is a new article and the hope is that we can add more substance to it in the future.
Union Proposal. Mostly status quo. Added language that a person can telework at home during inclement weather, when the building is open, with management approval.
Union Proposal. Applicable all Homes Lieu Days amend the Letter of Understanding to read days banked any given time”. It is understood and agreed by both parties that the collective agreement will be amended to reflect such resolution, if any, following the next round of bargaining. FOR THE UNION
