September 24, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On June 29, 2020 your Bargaining Committee received from the Company a “Maintenance and Construction Subcontracting Notification” regarding custodial support of office cleaning, which is now being done by an outsourced cleaning service (LWC). The timeframe of this outsourced work being performed was to run from 6/22/20 through 9/22/20. The company has now verbally notified us that LWC will continue to perform this service until end of December 2020. We take this as an insult to all UAW Local 1069 members, especially our Facilities Department and a violation of an agreement/notification we have in place. We will promptly file labor charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in regards to this issue.
In addition, Boeing is amending the temporary Voluntary Absence pay practice that was put in place to help employees navigate time off during the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning Friday, September 18, 2020, occasional absences (seven or fewer consecutive calendar days) for those concerned about working on-site because of the coronavirus will no longer be excused.
Employees are encouraged to talk with their managers about their concerns. Managers may consider whether telecommuting is a viable option, otherwise, absences due to personal concerns over exposure will require employees to apply for a Personal Leave of Absence that will need to be approved at their manager’s discretion. Personal Leaves of Absence must be for a minimum of eight or more consecutive calendar days.
Also, effective October 2, 2020, any employees at or below the rate range maximum (Table 1) or Single Rate (Table 2) in effect for their classification will have their base rates increased by Section 4.c and then by application of a two (2%) percent General Wage Increase. An employee cannot exceed the maximum of their rate range or Single Rate upon application of a GWI and if applicable, will receive the remaining amount of the GWI in a lump sum payment.
Employees who are above the rate range maximum will receive a three (3%) percent lump sum in lieu of any GWI. Lump sums in lieu of GWI’s will be calculated based on an employee’s pure base rate (plus shift differential and lead pay if applicable) in effect on date of GWI, multiplied by Lump Sum percentages above, then multiplied by 2080. The lump sum payment will be paid within thirty (30) calendar days following October 2, 2020.
Furthermore, there will be a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for this quarter in the amount of $0.13 effective October 2, 2020. The current maximum COLA amount for this unit is: $0.77.
Lastly, we have been in communication with Kieran Martin, our UAW Region 9 Representative and Jeff Binz, our UAW Region 9 Director. We are currently discussing alternative options (due to COVID-19 mandates) on resuming our General Membership Meetings, and most importantly, additional opportunities on proceeding with our General (Triennial) Elections, which was to be held this past May 2020. They are now seeking advice and direction from their “higher ups” and discussing alternative options with other locals that are faced with these same issues. We are anticipating additional information from our UAW Region 9 Representatives. Of course, we will keep our membership informed of any new developments.
In Solidarity,
Michael Tolassi, President
UAW Local 1069
