There has been encouraging movement today. Discussions at the table have been more positive on key issues. We are hopeful that we may be able to push for an agreement before expiration.
The bargaining team met with the company today. We asked thorough and calculated questions in an effort to understand their close-fisted position toward our members.
Your bargaining team met with the company yesterday evening. We received a proposal regarding Wire Techs that was inadequate to say the least. We questioned the company intensely and received contradictory answers.
YP and PM Bargaining have recessed until September 28, 2015. As a result of these recesses both contracts have been extended until the end of October. Further updates will be posted after September 28.
Negotiations continued today. There is no reportable progress at this time. We are awaiting their response to our latest Wire Tech and Healthcare proposals.
September 9, 2015 -- The Bargaining Committee met with the company today and presented the Company with a proposal that included accepting a change in the normal work day from 7 ? hours to eight and the work week from 37 ? to 40 hours,