4-3-11 Contract Vote
On Sunday 4-3-11, UA290 rejected the PMCA’s 3-31-11 proposal as noted below.
The results of the vote on the proposal were:
- In Favor of PMCA Proposal 94(Yes)
- Against PMCA Proposal 945 (No)
A second vote on whether to give the UA 290 strike committee authorization to enact a strike was passed.
The results of this vote were:
- Authorization to Strike 900 (Yes)
- No Authorization to Strike 90 (No)
The contract expired Thursday 3-31-11.
A federal mediator has been notified.
The parties will attempt to meet this week.
Please see other sections of this website for FAQ’s on Strike Actions.
It is our information at this time that the Local 290 membership was told to be at work on Monday.
It is the PMCA’s understanding that in the future, at the Business Managers discretion, there is a possibility that select jobsites will be manned while other jobsites will be targeted with pickets and not be manned by UA290 Members.
(Voter turnout was 30% based on 3500 eligible voters. Members must vote in person at the Portland Convention Center.)
The 3-31-11 Proposal that was rejected is as follows:
Wages:
- Increase of $1.00 in 2011
- Increase of $1.00 in 2012
- Increase of $1.25 in 2013
Language:
- Letter of Understanding recognizing the UA Standard of Excellence
- Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Drug-Free Workplace Policy as revised on 2/10/11.
- 25 Language proposals as outlined on this attachment
3-31-11 Bargaining Session
On 3-31-11, UA 290 and the PMCA held their 8th bargaining session which lasted for 5 hours bringing the total meeting time to over 40 hours.
Click here to download the meeting minutes.
The PMCA proposed the following:
Wages:
- Increase of $1.00 in 2011
- Increase of $1.00 in 2012
- Increase of $1.25 in 2013
Language:
- 25 Language proposals as outlined on this attachment
- Letter of Understanding recognizing the UA Standard of Excellence
- Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Drug-Free Workplace Policy as revised on 2/10/11.
- Retain existing language on break duration for 4-10 shifts
- Retain existing contract travel rates
UA290 proposed the following counter offer:
Wages:
- Increase of $3.75 in 2011
- Increase of $4.25 in 2012
Language:
- 25 Language proposals as outlined on this attachment
- Letter of Understanding recognizing the UA Standard of Excellence
- Reject the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Drug-Free Workplace Policy as revised on 2/10/11.
- Increase breaks from 10 to 15 minutes when working a 4-10 shifts
- Increase travel rates as noted below.
The PMCA requested that UA290 vote the PMCA offer as made on 3-31-11.
Q: Can I get a transcript of the economic offer as it was presented by the PMCA on 3/26/11?
A: Please see the attached transcript.
Q: Can I get a transcript of the economic offer as it was presented by the UA290 on 3/26/11?
A: Please see the attached transcript.
3-27-11 Contract Election Results
On 3-27-11, UA 290 rejected the PMCA’s proposal consisting of the following.
Wages:
- Increase of $0.75 in 2011
- Increase of $1.00 in 2012
- Increase of $1.25 in 2013
Language:
- 25 Language proposals as outlined on this attachment
- Letter of Understanding recognizing the UA Standard of Excellence
- Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Drug-Free Workplace Policy as revised on 2/10/11.
The vote on the contract was a voice vote to reject.
A second vote on whether to give the UA 290 strike committee authorization to enact a strike was also rejected.
The results of that vote were:
- Authorization to Strike 411 (Yes)
- No Authorization to Strike 480 (No)
(Voter turnout was 25% based on 3500 eligible voters. Members must vote in person at the Portland Convention Center.
The contract expires Thursday 3-31-11.
A bargaining session is scheduled for 3-31-11.
A vote has been scheduled for Sunday 4-3-11.
Q: What is the PMCA’s current Language Proposal?
A: As of 3-26-11, 25 Language proposals that were tentatively agreed to by the negotiating committees are available in the document below:
Q: Does the most recent Language Proposal include the UA Standard of Excellence?
A: Yes, the Standard of Excellence was tentatively agreed to in the most recent contract proposal. It was agreed to be included and printed in the contract and referenced by a mutual Letter of Understanding.
Q: Does the most recent Language Proposal include the jointly developed UA290/PMCA Drug Testing Program?
A: Yes, the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Drug-Free Workplace Policy (draft 2/10/11) that was jointly developed by the UA290/PMCA/Industry Expert Subcommittee was included in the most recent language proposal. This program includes random testing and new testing limits.
Q: What proposed language was withdrawn as part of the bargaining process?
A: Please see the attached document showing 29 withdrawn proposals through 3-26-11.
