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technical inspectorsTable 3 National Bargaining Conference Update It was with great enthusiasm and interest that I attended this year’s Bargaining conference. The process was very interesting to say the least. Contacts were made and valuable information was exchanged. We started the conference with presentations from various keynote speakers. Panel presentations were well received by all in attendance. The balance of the conference was spent in workshops broken down at first by Regions, then later by Tables. Within our bargaining team, delegates actively participated in reviewing all demands submitted by the Alliance and Components. Rationale provided in many instances when clarification needed by the representatives. Demands were then prioritized based on 4 categories: Breakthrough proposals, Keeping Pace proposals, Operational Demands, and Wages. There was a maximum for each category, except wages, that was to be agreed upon by the group to go forward as part of our demands package. Over 900 demands were submitted and reviewed. The following list outlines the priorities as agreed upon by the delegates of the TC group- Table 3 (in no specific order)
This is not the final list, but what we felt was the starting point for developing our Demands package. Elections were held for the composition of our Bargaining team. The members for this round of bargaining are: Darrell-Lee MacKenzie (AGRU/SAGR) This conference was one that I will always remember as a rewarding and learning experience. I truly was honored when chosen by my peers back at the Eastern Bargaining Conference to attend the National Bargaining Conference as a delegate, and as a representative of UCTE. Thank you for your support. In solidarity Martin Mika
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