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TNG-CWA BARGAINING PROGRAM


I. Union Rights

  1. Coverage and Jurisdiction
  2. Union Security
  3. Information

II. Employment Security

  1. Discipline and Dismissal
  2. New Processes and Equipment
  3. Economy Dismissals
  4. Hiring and Promotions
  5. Job Transfer
  6. Education and Training
  7. Part-time and Temporary Employees

III. Fair Employment Practices

IV. Employee Bill of Rights

  1. Free Speech
  2. Free Association
  3. Privacy

V. Hours and Premium Pay

  1. Hours of Work
  2. Overtime
  3. Work Schedules
  4. Differentials
  5. Job Sharing

VI. Wages

  1. Minimum Wages
  2. Experience
  3. Merit Increases
  4. Higher Classification Work
  5. Reuse
  6. Maintenance of Pay
  7. No Double Jobs or Speedups

VII. Benefits

  1. Severance Pay
  2. Pension
  3. Vacation
  4. Holidays
  5. Sick Leave
  6. Health and Welfare Plans
  7. Family Care
  8. Leaves of Absence
  9. Expenses

VIII. Contract Enforcement

  1. Grievances and Arbitration
  2. Guild Representation

IX. Safety and Health

  1. Safety and Health Committee
  2. Work Processes and Environment
  3. Equipment
  4. Illness and Injury

X. Duration and Successorship

  1. Duration
  2. Plant Closing, Sale or Transfer
  3. Right of First Refusal

 


Recommendations for Required Proposals

  1. A union security clause.
  2. A requirement of just and sufficient cause for discharge.
  3. A grievance procedure and binding, third-party arbitration system.
  4. Wage scales that fix the minimum amount employees may earn.
  5. A clause defining the union's jurisdiction and protecting the union against the loss of work.
  6. Provisions incorporating seniority and length of service in wages, hours and working conditions.
  7. A contract that promotes diversity and protects against discrimination.





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