Our Energy Tech proposal would have CSTs in the job progression to Industrial Services Techs. The Union also has concerns over the number of ETs who would be required to work shifts and details. Our proposal would reduce the number of shifts and details to realistically meet customer demand. The Union proposed resolving our training dispute with our training proposal dated March 10, 1999. The JSC believes that reaching an agreement over training will expedite resolution to other outstanding reclass disputes.
Training has to be completely redesigned before implementation.
Training must be in seniority order, consistent throughout the Regions, and should include certification for completion of training. Our proposal has a provision to allow represented workers to train represented workers. We believe that our experienced workers are the experts in their fields and are the most qualified Gas Company employees to conduct training. The Union and management will continue discussions over the OSHA required respirator program this week. The Union believes that all workers who are subject to workplace environmental hazards should be provided the highest degree of protection available.