Pass this 6% plus raise

Unregistered · 08-29-2016, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This proposed contract with the opener is basically a 2 year contract. We would still have to negotiate year 3 cola, but we would have a starting point AND me too clause

True... AND we dont have to give up any retro pay if we ratify a contract. Going to Impasse in this political climate is nothing short of suicide. They will not do anything better for us, plus we will give up nearly a years worth of 2% retro. To my family, that is a lot of money to risk for an almost zero chance of recouping that loss. Impasse makes no sense. Its a pipe dream. Ask Delray how impasse worked out for them....

Unregistered · 08-29-2016, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This proposed contract with the opener is basically a 2 year contract. We would still have to negotiate year 3 cola, but we would have a starting point AND me too clause

Agreed!! And I also agree with previous post we shouldn't vote yes on anything less than 3% for year 3 when that time comes next year. At least we will have a starting point of 1.75% or 2%.

Unregistered · 08-30-2016, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Agreed!! And I also agree with previous post we shouldn't vote yes on anything less than 3% for year 3 when that time comes next year. At least we will have a starting point of 1.75% or 2%.

Let's see how much bso will raise year 3 minimum on Thursday.

Unregistered · 08-30-2016, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I agree, let's lock in the 2 years and then fight when it's time to fight for year 3 opener. Most people I've spoken with believe this is a good idea but just want the year 3 opener to be a minimum of 2% instead of the offered 1.75%. At least we will have a minimum starting point for the year 3 negotiations. This way we lock in the retro, 4% raise, fuel fee elimination , 6 month bidding and 12 hour holiday for road patrol.

Let's hope BSO is smart and raises that minimum on Thursday. Will only pass if ALL the above is still in the offer.