September 30, 2021
Today the Company told the Union it had new proposals with additional wage and benefit increases. The Union said it is not willing to meet unless we agree to a Transitional progression to 100% company paid healthcare and pension. We have proposed a clear 7-year progression for employees to the full wage rates, but not legacy benefits. As a result of the Union’s statement, the bargaining the bargaining committees did not meet committees did not meet.
The Company informed the Union it remains ready and willing to negotiate further.