17.72% across board raise DOR, instead of 16.4.
Took increase from pension and applied to new wage rate increases. Newbs still get hosed on hrly. After 3+ yrs I’ll go from $26.79(yes, that my rate right now with 3 yrs Sept), to $31.54(think), where we should’ve STARTED 3 yrs ago. I get less than $5/hr raise, topped mechs get almost $9/hr DOS. So now, instead of a $20/hr raise dumped in our laps on last step, it’ll be like $28/hr.
Nice Reamsters.
To the Co credit, they still are a 5 yr step progression, not 7 like many carriers out there(incl FX, however a new hire does start out MUCH higher at FX).
Healthcare(presuming untouched as far as OOP costs-we’ll see), except the annual ded dropped from 200 emp only/450 emp,spouse to $150/300 new prop. Still....no monthly prem. So, in my real world experience w other Co, not bad at all. Again, we’ll see what else they tampered with as far as OOP costs are concerned.
“Full retro” from Nov 2013, apparently from what I’m reading is still “Full billshit”, We’re NOT getting full retro as one would imagine. I’ve read on our FB 2727 page that it’s a percentage of first year(2013), percentage of remaining years.
Maybe I’m wrong(again, I don’t have my IBT propsal book to refer to)...
I stated all along....if this trucking Co knew they had to actually pay, FULL RETRO...that thing would’ve been done 3-4 yrs ago.
Somehow I know the compliant and willing would accommodate the Co.
So predictable....
Some language was chgd on outsourcing their wide body maint program that we retained work. And penalties will be assessed if violated, per contract. I’m sure the Co has some fine print in there/adds that shifted things their way.
At the end of the day, working on 6 yrs later, ups gets their way with a group thats on their way out, sweetheart deals galore, with lipstick applied on various key areas to entice a bite by rank and file and viola DONE. I’m sure the handshakes, laughs and slapping on backs have commenced.
(And checks in envelopes)
And, as usual....another sweetheart contract for an outfit that makes UNTOLD BILLIONS. With a mech/aircraft ratio & maint prog that every pax carrier out there would DIE FOR.
I will say.... this contract has opened the eyes of many a mech here...about the REAL IBT and std M/O. UPS will lose a lot of mechs in the next 1-5 yrs. for many it’s their last pony ride.
Wished it was mine. 6/7 more. I don’t envy those entering it. AT ALL.