Negotiations Updates

2008 Negotiations Update

 To All KAISER Members:

We are in the process of beginning discussions for the 2008 re-opener of the National Agreement.

As you may know, this re-opener is a limited re-opener for the purpose of discussing two issues:

1. Across the board increases, and

2. Retiree health and welfare benefits.

This means we are not able to discuss hard to fill jobs, specialty pay or increases in longevity. Those topics can be addressed when the contract expires in 2010.

We will be in bargaining through August 8th, 2008. The package will be presented to our Union Delegates at the Delegates conference on August 16, 2008 for their approval. Upon approval of the delegates, any changes will be presented to the membership for ratification. If you have any questions, please contact your Representative, Diane Bertell at 213-201-7031.