We concluded the first meeting of negotiations under mediation. The Union and the Company were introduced to, and had separate meetings with National Mediation Board mediators Marv Sandrin and Tony Iannone. This meeting included an overview of our progression through direct negotiations up to this point.
For the benefit of the mediators the committee reviewed the Articles 14, 19, and 20 which were previously Tentatively Agreed. We continued to have dialog with the Company, and finalized Articles 2, 4, 13 and a Letter of Agreement that clarifies the Reduction In Force process as it currently exists. We concluded these meetings by Tentatively Agreeing on these three articles and the LOA.
Negotiations are scheduled for the weeks of March 22-26, April 12-16, April 26-30, and May 24-28. The negotiation dates, times and locations are determined by the mediators and theiravailability.
We will update you as soon as we have any additional information.
In Solidarity,
Robert Rasch
President Teamsters Local 19, Committee Co-Chair