RATIFICATION MEETINGS

CONTRACT RATIFICATION MEETINGS WILL BE HELD:

MONDAY  NOVEMBER 28 

11:00AM  -    PULSAKI REPORTING CENTER
                                (ADAMS & PULASKI REPORTING CENTERS)

2;00PM    -    BOONVILLE REPORTING CENTER 3RD FLOOR
                                (BOONVILLE, LOWVILLE, OLD FORGE)


6:00PM    -    MAGO'S BANQUET HALL
                                 (UNIT 43)


8:00PM    -     MAGO'S BANQUET HALL
                                  (UNIT 43)



TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29


1:00PM   -      HOLIDAY INN LAKE GEORGE
                                   (KEESEVILLE,CHESTERTOWN,NORTH CREEK/INDIAN LAKE)


7:00PM   -      HOLIDAY INN JOHNSTOWN
                                   ( UNIT 12)


THURSDAY  DECEMBER 1


7:00PM    -     IBEW 363 HARRIMAN OFFICE
                                    (UNIT 4)


IF A MEMBER IS WORKING DURING THESE HOURS YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE MEETING.  COORDINATE YOUR RELEASE WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR.

Bargaining Completed

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Today the company and union reached the point where we feel the membership should now vote on the contract.  A letter will be mailed out informing everyone about the ratification meetings.

The meetings start Monday November 28th and conclude on Thursday December 1st.


We also want to inform everyone that within the next couple of days the company will be announcing surpluses in certain workgroups across the country. The company will be canvassing for volunteers to take VSP.  The company will be offering everyone in the surplus group a choice between taking VSP or getting a Pension Enhancement of 3 Years added to your years of service. They are not committing at this point that at the end of the canvass period if they do not reach the surplus number that they will not then proceed to involuntary layoffs.

Contract Extended Again !!!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Today the company and Union met and continued bargaining.  After meeting both sides agreed to extend bargaining until Wednesday November 16, 2016 at 11:59pm..

Thank you For All Your Support !!!!!

Contract Extended

After spending a long night at the table,  we are almost there. 

We will be finishing up on Monday. 

The contract is extended through Monday November 14th.

WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED

BROTHERS & SISTERS,
WHAT DO WE WANT ???????????????

ITS UP TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE COMPANY SAID THEY DONT GIVE JOB SECURITY ANYMORE  BULLSHIT

CALIFORNIA IS GETTING IT

ITS TIME TO TAKE THIS TO THE STREETS!!

November 9 Update

The Union and Company have extended the contract till Nov 10th.

Economics are going well.  The company as of today has not declared a surplus in any classification for bargaining unit members. 

WELCOME ABOARD MIDDLETOWN !!!!

 

ANYONE WANT TO PLAY SOME

 

 

REINDEER GAMES ?????

45 Strong in Sherburne

WHO ARE WE .......

 

https://www.facebook.com/morgan.sohne/videos/10207611727427610/



Let it Begin in Johnstown

Happy Halloween !!!!

We Are 363

We Are...........

Solidarity

UPCOMING DATES !!

DATE              TIME               FUNCTION                                    LOCATION


NOV 1               6:00PM          NORWICH UNION MTG           SHERBURNE UNION OFFICE

NOV 7                                      BARGAINING                             HARRIMAN  OFFICE

NOV 7              7:00PM          MIDDLETOWN UNION MTG     HARRIMAN OFFICE

NOV 8                                      BARGAINING                             HARRIMAN OFFICE

NOV 10            6:00PM           JOHNSTOWN UNION MTG       HOLIDAY INN

October 21 Update

Brothers and Sisters,

Today we finished bargaining for the week with the company.  Economics is moving slow but we have been productive.  We have yet to speak about wages and benefits.  We should get to them at our next meetings.  Both sides will meet together on November 7 and 8 in Harriman.

At the end of our session today we signed an extension to our existing contract which extends it to 11:59pm on Tuesday November 8.

Thank you for all your support. 

Tell Me

October 19 Update

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Talks are going very slow but we are progressing.  Stay focused, patient and be positive,

Thank you for All your Support !

Oct 18th Update

Today both sides were able to agree to a Cell Phone Policy and Temporary Employees.

The following items were discussed today:

1. Standby
2. Beahrevement
3. Holidays: Easter & Good Friday
4. Boot Allowance for Com Techs
5. BuckStrap & Safety Jacket
6. Performance Bonce Com Techs
7. Meals & Lodging
8. Company Sponsored School Per Diem
9. Uniforms - Com Techs

October 17

Today the Company and Union will be heading back to the bargaining table to continue negotiations. Please continue to check the blog for updates.

Thank you for all your support !!

 

 

IBEW LOCAL 363

 

October 12th Update

Brothers & Sisters,

On Thursday October 13th at 1:20am,  the Joint Bargaining teams have reached a point with Language Proposals where we now can commence bargaining on economic proposals.  At the beginning of bargaining we started with over 50 language proposals and we are now down to 10.

The 10 remaining language proposals deal with:

1. Temporary Employee
2. Part Time Employee
3. In Charge Pay
4. Make Up Time
5. Doctor Visits
6. Sunday Premium
7. Duration of Contract
8. Size of Bargaining Team
9. Cell Phones
10. Bridging

These proposals will be discussed in sync with our economic proposals.

Our next bargaining session starts Monday October 17th .  We are scheduled to meet the entire week.

October 11 UPDATE

Brothers & Sisters,


Today we met with the company and discussed four items.


1. A & L Policy. They feel its fair, We told them our members want A Sick day is a Sick Day

2. Day after Thanksgiving They need more than 30% of the members working. Example in

Collections Last year 30% of 100 worked. This year 30% of 150 will work.

3. Dress Code Still An Open Item. 

4. Cell Phone Policy Open

Members its Time for OMAHA !!!!!!!


Time to Show the company We will stand together as Verizon did.

WE ARE ONE !!!!

The Company believes the items listed above are more items from the bargaining team and not truly the feelings of the membership.



Let Your Voice Be HEARD, Not be an Echo

UNITED WE STAND !!!

What's Next ???? E DAY !!!

Is the Grapevine Correct ??????????????

We heard it through the Grapevine that the general membership is OK with


1. The Current A & L Policy, That NO WAY NO HOW was it in the top 3 proposals State Wide


2. Day After Thanksgiving No Issues




SHOUT IT OUT LOUD AND CLEAR IF THE GRAPEVINE IS RIGHT OR DO WE CUT IT DOWN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UPDATE

Good Morning Brothers and Sisters,

Today we continue bargaining with the company. Our goal is to finish up contract language proposals this week. If we are able to finish our contract proposals this week we can begin on Monday October 17th with our economic proposals.

Last week Sam, Gil, Harry, Hank, Nancy and Jeff attended the TCC4 meeting were all of the IBEW Frontier Local Unions come together to discuss what is going on in their respective areas. We expressed our concerns and informed them about the issues at the table. All of our Brothers and Sisters from the other IBEW Locals have given us their support and will help us when we call on them.

Stay strong and committed to our cause and we will be able to achieve what we set out to do.

OMAHA

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE ALL BEG !!!!

Bargain Update !!

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

First we would like to thank everyone for supporting and participating in our drive to get a fair contract.

Secondly we would like to commend your Chairs, Vice Chairs and Recorders for  their commitment in the bargaining process.

As of Friday September 30th both sides have come to an understanding on about 60% of the language proposals presented from both sides.

The Day after Thanksgiving, A & L Policy, 5 Sick days and the Dress Code are  the major items that are left for language.

AS OF TODAY ONLY LANGUAGE PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED. WE HAVE NOT ADDRESSED ANY ECONOMIC ISSUES, WHICH INCLUDE PAY, TIERS AND INSURANCE. THESE ITEMS WILL PROBALLY BE ADDRESSED DURING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 17TH.

Please stay strong and committed to our drive for a fair contract that benefits ALL of our members.

Thank You

Fraternally,

Sam, Gil and Harry

UNITED WE BARGAIN, DIVIDED WE BEG

Wednesday September 28 Update

Brothers& Sisters,

Today we continued our discussions at the table.

The three biggest issues we discussed today:

1. Day After Thanksgiving
2. A & L Policy 
3. Dress Code

As we all know 1 & 2 are two of our top 3 proposals from the membership.  We will continue tomorrow morning.

Thank you for All Your Support!!!

OMAHA !!!!!!!

UNITED WE STAND

Brothers & Sisters,

We will stand together and together we will have our concerns be heard!

Here in NY we have a membership that is second to none.

Stay Focused, Stay Informed and Walk Strong and Proud with your Sisters and Brothers

WE WILL STAND HAND AND HAND & FIGHT
VERIZON PROVED IT WORKS




TELL YOUR SUPERVISORS YOUR CONCERNS ARE THE CONCERNS THAT ARE BEING IGNORED AT THE TABLE  Omaha

Back to The Table

Good Morning Brothers & Sisters,


Today your bargaining team returns to the bargaining table.  We will meet with the company Monday - Thursday this week.  Some of the key issues that need to be resolved this week  are:

1. A & L Policy
2. Sick Days
3 .Day After Thanksgiving
4. The Friday Before & Monday After a Holiday
5. Dress Code
6. Cell Phone Policy

Frontier CEO Attends IBEW Convention

Frontier CEO Dan McCarthy will address the IBEW membership on Friday September 23rd  at the 39th Convention in St. Louis.

We Want To Hear Your Concerns

Brothers & Sisters,

Visit this blog and Let your Voice Be Heard!!!

Spread the Word

The Bargaining Team Wants to Hear Your Concerns

Update On Bargaining

On Friday September 16th the Union and Company completed their seventh day at the bargaining table.  Both sides will be back at the bargaining table on Monday September 26th.

The Union Team would like to thank all the members who have sent and showed their support.

Here are seven(7) of the major language topics that have both sides staying strong on their respective proposals and /or interpretations:

1. Day After Thanksgiving
2. A & L Policy
3. Holidays
4.Doctor Visits
5. Sick Days
6. One Tech Out
7. Make Up Time


EVERYONE GO TO THEIR UNION MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT. THERE IS A MEETING IN EVERY AREA.
 GREAT TIME & PLACE TO ASK QUESTIONS.

Tuesday September 13th Update

Today we had the following discussions at the table:

1. Who can deliver lunches to the Sherburne Center
2. Differential Pay for Certifications of Com Techs
3. Sunday Premium Pay
4. Asked for Local Practices for Tours
5. WAH Collections
6. Holidays For Monday - Friday Tours
7. Holidays for Other Tours besides Monday - Friday
8. Make Up Time

 

" NO  PIZZA  FOR  YOU "

Monday September 12th Update

At the bargaining table we discussed Com Tech Issues:

Call Out
One Tech Out
Forced OT

We will continue tomorrow with Collection, Plant Service and Com Tech Language proposals.

Bargaining Update

The following Contract Language proposals were discussed the first week of bargaining:

1. Day after Thanksgiving
2. Doctor Visits
3. Sick Days
4. Performance Bonus
5. Sunday OT
6. Tours
8. Temporary Employees
9. Temporary Transfers
10. Misc Time Off
11. Differential
12.Holiday
13.Vacations
14. Layoffs and Recalls
15. One Tech Out
16. Dress Code Policy
17. WAH Collections
18. Make up Time
19 WAH At Any Location in Country

ECONOMIC ISSUES HAVE NOT BEEN DISCUSSED:

WE ARE BACK AT THE TABLE
MONDAY SEPT 12  -  FRIDAY SEPT  16

Happy Labor Day to All !

Happy Labor Day Brothers & Sisters !!!

Labor Day is the time to honor every hard-working man and woman out there, the backbone of our whole country!!!

 

OMAHA !!!

Solidarity We Will Accomplish Our Mission

IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ON ANYTHING; ASK A OFFICER OR STEWARD BECAUSE THEY WILL GIVE YOU THE OPINION THAT IS CORRECT !!!

Questions on Who Works Day After Thanksgiving

Q. Who works the day after thanksgiving?

A. The Company has to provide a list of the members required to work when the vacation book is first routed. No Later.  The 30% is continuously rotated year after year.

Q. What if I am on vacation or I am not regularly scheduled that day?

A. A member who is on vacation can not be asked to work that day.  Since the Day after Thanksgiving is a normal work Day.  Anyone whose tour has Friday off can not be asked.

Article 9.1.1.1 states that a minimum of 70% will be assigned off the Day after Thanksgiving.

Brothers and Sisters,

Bargaining has commenced and it is time now to Stand Up and Come Together As One.
Together We Can Make Things Happen!!!

2016 Bargaining Commenced

Today the Company ad Union exchanged proposals on Contract Language.  Both parties agreed to come to an agreement that is in the best interest of all parties and especially our customers.

Middletown Visit

Reminder to all Unit 4 Members 363 Reps will be in the cafeteria on Monday February 1st for members to talk to from 11:30am - 3:30pm

2016 Bargainning Proposal Form




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