BMW-RDC 5-21-24 Bargaining Update - UAW
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- A bargaining committee proposed demands for improvements, additional vacations, and union support.
- The company suggests exchanging three Floating Holidays for three Observed Holidays.
- The committee is still awaiting multiple responses and counterproposals.
Union Bargaining Updates
After an extensive session with the company, your bargaining committee introduced several new demands.
The first demand included the formation of a Continuous Improvement Committee, comprised of our colleagues, to collaborate with the company on addressing harsh Production and Quality standards.
After 15 years of dedicated service, the second demand sought an additional week of vacation. However, the company declared the current vacation time sufficient.
The third demand, a secure location for union activities and devoted time for union duties, was dismissed.
The company suggested swapping three Floating Holidays for three Observed Holidays, but no concessions will be made.
The company seemed open to simplifying vacation scheduling, yet remained unwilling to offer further restroom facilities.
The company focused majorly on a compulsory 10-minute stretching period.
The committee awaits various responses & counter offers, and will resume discussions tomorrow.
BMW-RDC SPANISH UPDATE 21/05/24
Your negotiation committee met with the company today to present more of your demands.
The first demand was a Continuous Improvement Committee, consisting of our brothers and sisters, to tackle unreasonable Production and Quality standards.
The second demand was an extra week vacation after 15 years of loyalty to the company. The management found the present time adequate.
The third demand, a safe place for union activities and time dedicated to union duties, was denied.
The company proposed giving up three Floating Holidays for three Observed Holidays, but no concessions will be made.
The company appeared receptive to more straightforward vacation scheduling, while still resisting additional restroom facilities.
The company’s main concern was a mandatory 10-minute stretching period.
We are still waiting for multiple counterproposals and will return to negotiation tomorrow.
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