APWU – 06/30/2016 – The APWU expects a decision from Arbitrator Stephen B. Goldberg by mid-July, reports President Mark Dimondstein.
“We had hoped to have a ruling by now, but Arbitrator Goldberg has informed the union and management that he is still working on his decision,” Dimondstein said.
“I know that union members are eager to hear the outcome of our struggle for a good contract – as am I – but we will have to wait a little longer.”
More than three months of negotiations began in February 2015 and were followed by mediation and arbitration hearings.
During 18 days of hearings that focused primarily on the economic provisions on the new contract, the union and management presented their positions, called witnesses, submitted evidence, and offered rebuttals.
The three-member panel of arbitrators began its deliberations on May 4. The panel is comprised of a union-appointed arbitrator, a management-appointed arbitrator, and Neutral Arbitrator Stephen B. Goldberg, who will determine the outcome.
For more information on the negotiations and the fight for a good contract, click here.
Since Feb? 6 months to arbitrate? Must be paid hourly 24/7. Not expecting much in as much as the Union “side & witnesses” seemed idiotic at best (IMHO). I’m just hoping and praying for an early out offer. Our contracts are slow starvation.
What do we have a better chance at getting? A Cub’s World Series or a 2% salary increase per year. A 2% salary increase each year isn’t that good anyways and we can’t even get that!
I agree all this BS,Time, and Money for a 1.2 to 1.5 percent increase over 3 years. Wasted time and effort.
COME ON SO MUCH BS
wont get much if anything 1 or 1.5 % for three years ,negated by higher union dues and health coverage cost ,no cost of living …i could go on