Still, we went in and tried to get things. The UE committee reminded Ametek that in the past three negotiations, the union had demonstrated to the company its need to invest in new equipment in order to stay competitive. Workers shouldn't pay for management mistakes, the union said. The final offer came with a letter stating that plant closing procedures would be initiated in the event of membership rejection. The contract contains wage increases of 1.5 percent, 1.5 percent and 2 percent and a 10 percent upgrade for Grade III jobs.
New language improves the family leave policy.
Deductibles and co-pays also increase. New contract language streamlines the job-bidding process and requires the employer to fully train people before they are operating a job alone. An additional day of bereavement leave gives workers four days off with pay in the event of a death in the immediate family. As a result of the employer's failure to recognize the super seniority of a worker elected steward while on layoff, the company will now recognize super seniority regardless of job status. Results of tests taken by a physical therapist clearly demonstrated Fisher was able to do the work, but the company still refused reinstatement.