A majority of the members of LL946, Aerojet Rocketdyne Sacramento Facility, who voted, voted for contract ratification.
Month: May 2017
Complete set of TA agreements
All the agreements have been rescanned into this easier to print file
contract ratification questions
Questions and Answers About the Proposed Contract With the Negotiator’s
The Negotiating Committee is holding an informational discussion session to answer questions from the membership about the Company proposals to be voted on Wednesday May 17th before you vote.
The Negotiators will be at the Union Hall to answer questions by shift as follows:
May 16, 2017
Swing Shift – from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Day Shift – 4:00pm-6:00pm
May 17, 2017
Grave Shift – 7:00am-9:00am
Lodge 946 Negotiating Committee
IAM and Aerojet Rocketdyne Negotiations Highlights
- Below are the highlights of which your negotiations committee negotiated, subject to your ratification:
• 3 year contract
• GWI; 3.5% in the first year, which will take effect May 13th, and 2% for each of the following years
• Shift differential; Swing shift will receive an additional $.50 cents, and graveyard $.75 cents
• Added two extra days for bereavement; now totaling 5 days
• Holidays relatively unchanged
• Bargaining unit vacation unchanged
• Members who work fuel mix and grind will receive an extra $2.00 per hour
• SA-15 increased voluntary layoff out of seniority from 5% to 10%
• Ratification bonus of $3,500.00 to be paid within 15 days after ratification
• Lab Techs will receive a substantial increase and be classified into 1) Test Operations, and 2) Quality Assurance. There are now two levels for each; 1) Technicians [labor grade 13], and 2) Senior Technician [labor grade 18].
Severance package:
• All members will recieve$1,500.00 per each full or partial year of service upon layoff. Pay will be no less than $6,000.00; with a cap of $47,000.00
• Current Medical, Dental, and Vision will continue for four (4) months after the termination date; and after such continuation period, COBRA will be offered for an additional 18 months
• The current Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) will not be denied for any general education or non-specific occupational education while employed. In addition, and for a period not to exceed two (2) years after termination date, the company will reimburse up to $4,000.00 for textbook and other related materials
• The company will pay for a one day workshop (utilizing “Right Choice”), on resume preparation, career research, interviewing preparation, etc.
In Solidarity, Your Negotiating Committee
Working People Standing Together
Ratification Vote
IAM and Aerojet Rocketdyne Negotiations May 11, 2017
Day 17, The Negotiating Committee met several times throughout the day with the company, including Bob Werling, and have concluded all discussion. The final tentative agreements were signed. All of the agreements from the negotiations are posted below for your review. There will be a ratification vote next Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the union hall from 5 am to 5 pm.
In Solidarity, Your Negotiating Committee
Working People Standing Together