2019 BOSS Negotiations prep has started

Brothers and sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee started negotiations prep work on Friday July 19, 2019.  We worked late Friday and are just now finishing up Non Economic proposals this evening based upon your important surveys and comments.  Thank you for sharing your ideas and letting us know what priorities you deem most important.

Brothers Tony Wirth, Grand Lodge Rep, and Jody Bennett, Chief of Staff for Aerospace, joined your team of negotiators to assist in getting a just and fair contract for all BOSS employees.

Please remember if you didn't hear something about negotiations from this blog, regard it as false information.

In Solidarity,

Your BOSS Negotiating Committee

Show Our Support for the Teachers & Support Staff

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
                                                Brevard county teachers and support staff responded during the shutdown by donating their time, money and food in support us. Please join me in returning our support by attending the Public Ed Rally #2. The rally is at 4:45pm, Tuesday, February 12th, 2019, 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940.

In Solidarity,

Ed Grabowski
President
LL2061
District 166
IAMAW

Return to Work & Food Bank Info

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
                                                I want to thank everyone for the tremendous turnout at the rally today. Please remember our work is not complete. We need to contact our federal elected officials again to convey the message that government shutdowns are unacceptable and all federal contract workers should receive back pay for this latest one.
                      Kennedy Space Center was back open as of 12pm today. As a result, all employees working on the IMSS, KPLSS, LASSO, TOSC & ISC contracts should report to their normally scheduled shifts on Monday, January 28th, 2019, unless directed to report earlier by management.
                     There will be a food bank distribution this upcoming Thursday, January 31st, 2019 from 12pm to 5pm at the hall. The food bank is to be administered by Second Harvest Food Bank and Hands for Healing International. It is open to the entire community so please help share this information and provide the address of the hall, 271 Taylor Ave., Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920.

In Solidarity,

Ed Grabowski
President
LL2061
District 166
IAMAW

Rally & Food Drive Is Still On!!!!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
                                                The Solidarity Rally and Food Drive will still happen tomorrow, January 26th, 2019, from 12pm to 2pm. Even though we have received encouraging news that the  government shutdown will end, the proposed continuing resolution only funds the government through February 15th, 2019. As I said in a earlier blog, it is imperative that all members make every attempt to attend. We want to send a message that government shutdowns are not acceptable and that all federal contractors impacted should receive the back pay missed due to the latest shutdown.

In Solidarity,

Ed Grabowski
President
LL2061
District 166
IAMAW

Rally Reminder & Other Info

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
                                                Please remember the solidarity rally and food drive scheduled for this Saturday, January 26th, from 12pm - 2pm. It is important that all members make every attempt to attend. For those that have been fortunate enough to work during the shutdown, I encourage you to consider donating non-perishable food items to the food drive.
                 Members that are employed on the ISC contract and looking to transition to the BOSS contract should know that PAE has notified us that all job offers for represented employees are still on hold. We will inform everyone as soon as they provide us an update on the job offers.
                  We were made aware today of concerns from members that they might not receive all of the wage/pay compensation they are entitled to for work during a base closure. These concerns need to be put to rest as we will ensure everyone receives all compensation they are entitled to per their respective CBA. In addition, conversations have been held with the companies pertaining these concerns and they agreed the CBAs will be followed pertaining base closure compensation.
                 In a final note, I received the same suggestion from several members on financially surviving the shutdown. It was to lower your 401K deductions until the shutdown is over and we return to work. You will have to contact your employer to accomplish this and we can assist in identifying a point of contact.

In Solidarity,

Ed Grabowski
President
LL2061
District 166
IAMAW

Do Not Establish a GoFundMe Page/Account

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
                                                Please do not establish a GoFundMe page/account to raise funds for yourself. There might be ethical and legality concerns involved as we are federal contractor employees. We will contact the IAMAW legal department for guidance and provide an update on this subject.

In Solidarity,

Ed Grabowski
President
LL2061
District 166
IAMAW

Time for Action

Dear Brothers & Sisters,
                                            The effects of the government shutdown are a crisis that only continues to grow as it drags on. Already, as a result of the shutdown, some of our fellow members of LL2061 have received layoff notices with a termination date of 1/25/2019.
          As such, now is not the time to remain idle and silent. If you haven't already done so, I need everyone to contact your congressional representative and both Senator Rubio and Senator Scott to urge them to end the shutdown and return us to work. Please encourage all of your family members(include relatives nationwide), neighbors and friends to do the same.
           There is also a solidarity rally at the hall scheduled for next
Saturday, 1/26/2019, from 12pm to 2pm. I implore all members to make every effort to attend. This is an instance where your personal actions can help influence an outcome.
           Below are links to find the contact info for Central Florida's congressional representatives and Florida's U. S. Senators. Please share these links with your family and friends so they can find their Congressional Representative(s).
            Refer to the attached flyers that have more information about the rally and shutdown relief donations.
              In closing, we will all get through this together by being there for each other and doing our part as a union member.

                                                             In solidarity,
                                                                                    Ed Grabowski
                                                                                    President LL 2061
                                                                                    District 166  IAMAW
                                                               

Note: If the shutdown ends before 1/26/2019 the rally will be canceled.

Note: Please provide this blog link to all members you are in contact with. We are still building our contact list and your help disseminating information is greatly appreciated. Encourage all that haven't provided their contact info to send it to me via email or text, edwardgrabowski@bellsouth.net or 386-846-8671. The contact info should include the member's name, job classification, phone#, personal email & contract employed on, ie: ISC, TOSC, etc...

Congressional links to find your Representatives and Senators: www.usa.gov/elected-officials and www.house.gov

n, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-3671

Building stronger lines of communication

Sisters and brothers,

We are currently building a database for more efficient lines of communication.  Please contact President Ed Grabowski 386 846 8671 or email edwardgrabowski@bellsouth.net with your personal phone number and email so that we can keep you up to date with the latest information relating to the shutdown.  We will also keep you informed about the BOSS transition.

AECOM insurance verification  844-779-9567
IMPORTANT NOTE: if you signed up for AECOM insurance BEFORE Dec 31, 2018 (KSC 750/1500 plan) this plan IS NOT available even if you have received insurance cards. You MUST sign up again BEFORE Jan 31, 2019 OR YOU WILL NOT HAVE INSURANCE!!

Yang insurance verification    800-457-3481

AECOM/Yang contract has been extended until March 1, 2019 due to the government shutdown.

BOSS job offers are on hold due to the government shutdown.

PAE employment questions  Justin Boggs   Justin.boggs@pae.com  864-412-2002



Several banking institutions are offering members effected by the shutdown with 12 month 0% interest loans.  Launch and space coast credit unions are offering this.

Local food pantries are available throughout central Florida.  We realize this is tough to do but please utilize these services if you need them.

We realize these are tough times for all our members.  Together we are stronger.  If you are working please remember other members would appreciate the opportunity to share in some the scarce hours available.

For additional assistance see below:

United Way, one of the AFL-CIO’s national partners, supports 2-1-1, a free nationwide information and referral line that helps people find local resources they may be eligible to obtain 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The 2-1-1 line can be accessed by phone or computer. A toll-free call to 2-1-1 connects you to a community resource specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services, including:

• Supplemental food and nutrition programs;
• Shelter and housing options, and utilities assistance;
• Employment and education opportunities;
• Services for veterans; and
• Health care and mental health services.

Call 2-1-1 and speak with a live, highly trained service professional in your area from any cell phone or landline. All calls are private and confidential, and assistance is available in multiple languages.

Or visit 211.org  to locate organizations in your community that provide support and assistance to working families in their time of need.

To find a local United Way in your community and learn about potential additional resources, visit unitedway.org/find-your-united-way

And if you know of a worker impacted by the shutdown, please share this with them as well.

ISC CBA Contract Extension Informational Meeting & Vote.

Brothers and Sisters,

There will be an ISC CBA contract extension information meeting and vote on January 25th, 2018.
The meeting will take place at the Merritt Island Moose Lodge #2073 at 4:30PM. The address is 3150 N. Courtney Parkway Merritt Island, FL.

Please come out for the meeting and have your questions answered prior to the extension vote.

Notice: TOSC Contract ratification date set

Brothers and sisters, there will be a contract ratification vote on Monday October 2nd at the Union Hall at 430pm. 

In solidarity,

Rocky, Brian and Mike

TOSC negotiations update

Thursday Sept. 28, 2017

We will continue to negotiate, but with the offers received from the company today, we are so far apart we are doubtful that we will have a contract to recommend to the union body by
Saturday.  Brothers and sisters be prepared for some difficult decisions.

In solidarity,

Rocky, Brian and Mike

TOSC negotiations update

Wednesday Sept. 27, 2017

We resumed negotiations with the company this afternoon.  Several economic issues were discussed and resolved today.  The company presented its economic proposal today.  Your bargaining committee will present a counterproposal tomorrow.  We remain positive that we will present a contract that you can be proud of.

In solidarity,

Rocky, Brian and Mike

TOSC Update

Your bargaining committee met with the company on 9/25/17 and went over some of the economic package.  While talks remain positive, we have a long way to go.  Please remain vigilant.  We will continue to work hard to bring you the best offer possible.  Updates will continue.

In solidarity,

Rocky, Brian and Mike

TOSC Negotiations 2017

Brothers and Sisters,

We began contract negotiations on Tuesday Sept 19, 2017 at noon.  We went through the non economic issues and got some language cleaned up.  There are still a couple of non economic issues tied to economics that remain open.  We presented our economic package to the company on Wednesday Sept 20, 2017 and they are currently in caucus with the issues presented.  We will resume negotiations on Monday Sept 25, 2017.  Your negotiating team is working hard to present you with the best contract possible.

This post provided by the TOSC negotiating committee who are Brothers
Rocky Blabey, Brian Ellis and Mike Consolazio.

Brothers and Sisters,

Please be advised that the tellers for the ISC contract ratification vote has counted all the ballots and the membership has chosen to ratify the contract proposal.  Your Negotiating Committee would like to thank all the membership for attending the presentation and exercising your right to vote.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee, along with DBR Walker, BR Mrdjenovich and Organizer Kevin Dimeco, met again with the company to try and iron out some last minute contract issues.  After two more passes the company presented its last, best and final offer.  The committee spent the rest of the afternoon assembling a summary of all the proposed contract changes. 

Please look for the signs directing you to the appropriate door to sign in.  We purposely have multiple doors to alleviate any large back ups getting you in.  Sign in is by your last name.

Second shift presentation is at 1pm.  Doors open at 1230pm. All other members presentation is at 430pm with doors opening at 4pm.  Voting will immediately follow the committees presentation.  The meetings will be at the Holiday Inn Express at I 95 and 520 (301 Tucker Rd  Cocoa Fl) 

Come out and listen to the presentation.  Vote on the company's last, best and final offer.  Don't let someone else decide your future.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

We were able to obtain the meeting hall at an earlier time so the 2nd shift presentation will now be held at the Holiday Inn Express located at I 95 and 520 (301 Tucker Lane Cocoa FL)  Doors will open at 1230pm and the presentation will begin at 1pm.  Voting will commence after the presentation.  This meeting is for 2nd shift only.  Look for another update this afternoon.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee met again with the company today.  DBR Walker, BR Mrdjenovich and Loren Almeroth joined us at the table.  We passed across another economic proposal to the company.  Most of the conversation centered on insurance.  We will meet again Monday morning.

Our next membership meeting will be Tuesday March 31, 2015 at the Holiday Inn Express (301 Tucker Lane Cocoa FL) located at I 95 and 520.  Doors will be open at 4pm.  Presentation will start 4:30pm.  We will present you with the contract  proposal and take any questions.  Voting will follow the presentation.

We will have a separate presentation for 2nd shift at the District union hall at 271 Taylor Ave Cape Canaveral FL starting at 1pm Tuesday March 31, 2015.  Contract voting will be immediately after the presentation.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee, along with DBR Walker, BR Mrdjenovich and Loren Almeroth, met with the company.  The morning meeting didn't result in much movement.  However, the afternoon meeting did produce some positive progress.  We will be meeting again tomorrow to try and move forward on unresolved issues. 

Our next membership meeting will be Tuesday March 31, 2015 at the Holiday Inn Express (301 Tucker Lane Cocoa FL) located at I 95 and 520.  Doors will be open at 4pm.  Presentation will start 4:30pm.  We will present you with the contract  proposal and take any questions.  Voting will follow the presentation.

We are currently working on times for 2nd shift.  Your Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank our membership for supporting us.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee met again with the company today.  After morning and afternoon sessions some progress was made.  DBR Walker submitted a written request for additional information pertaining to insurance issues.    We will meet again with the company in the morning. 

Thanks to every member who attended our informational town hall meeting yesterday.  We hope everyone was able to understand the difficulties ahead.  It is our commitment to you and your families to do our very best to get a fair and decent contract.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee met today to evaluate the companies first economic proposal.  We will meet again with the company in the morning.  We look forward to seeing you at the Town Hall meeting tomorrow afternoon.


In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee, along with DBR Walker, BR Mrdjenovich and Loren Almeroth, met with the company today.  We exchanged economic proposals this afternoon and the companies proposal was exceedingly unprecedented and disappointing.

Negotiations will continue next week. We will give you a report on the status of negotiations on Tuesday at the town hall meeting.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee, along with DBR Walker, BR Mrdjenovich and Loren Almeroth met again with the company today.  We exchanged counter proposals for more non economic language and had one T/A today.  We should wrap up most of the non economic issues in the morning and will exchange initial economic proposals in the afternoon.

Please make sure all your brothers and sisters know about our informational town hall meeting next Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Express at I 95 and 520 at 4:45pm.  Town hall meeting for our second shift members will be at 12 noon March 24th at the Union Hall

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee along with DBR Walker, BR Mrdjenovich and Loren Almeroth met with the company today.  We were able to T/A several more non economic items.  We are close to concluding the non economic portion of the contract.  We are meeting again with the company in the morning.

Please note:  We will hold our informational town hall meeting for 2nd shift on Tuesday March 24th at 12 noon at the union hall.  The town hall meetings are for informational purposes only.  They ARE NOT for contract ratification vote.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee, along with DBR Walker and BR Mrdjenovich met with the company today.  Loren Almeroth, an economist  from the Grand Lodge joined us at negotiations.  Several more T/A's were reached today and we are moving closer to finishing the non economic portion of the contract.  We tentatively will meet again with the company tomorrow. 
We are going to hold a informational town hall meeting for the membership on Tuesday March 24th 2015.  The meeting will be held at the Space Coast Convention Center (Holiday Inn Express) located at 301 Tucker Lane Cocoa FL.  This is the Holiday Inn Express at I 95 and SR 520.  The meeting will start at 4:45pm. 


In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee, along with DBR Walker and BR Mrdjenovich, met again today with the company.  After another round of counter proposals, we were able to T/A several non economic items.  We also discussed at length, several items which are contentious for both sides.  The committee is meeting tomorrow to work on these issues.  We are scheduled to meet again with the company next Monday.  We will keep you informed through this blog as to any important news that needs to be shared with our members.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiating Committee, along with DBR Johnny Walker and BR Nick Mrdjenovich, met with the company today.  We exchanged counter proposals and jointly T/A'd  (Tentative Agreement) several non economic issues.  We are meeting again in the morning and hope to make more progress throughout the day.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Brothers and Sisters,

Your ISC Negotiating Committee was unable to meet with the company today due to unforeseen circumstances.  The Committee is going to meet tomorrow to continue preparing our counter proposals, reviewing the rest of their non economic proposals and to do more research.  We will keep you informed through this blog as progress is made.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee
 

Your Negotiating Committee, DBR Johnny Walker and BR Nick Mrdjenovich, met with the company this morning.  We exchanged non economic proposals. After reconvening this afternoon, we made modest progress on several Articles. We will meet again tomorrow morning to continue negotiations.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

ISC Negotiations Update

Brothers and Sisters,

Your Negotiations Committee has met and reviewed our membership surveys.  We have put together our initial non economic proposal to exchange with the company tomorrow as we meet for the first time.  We will continue to provide the membership updates whenever any significant information becomes available.  We are working diligently towards securing everyone a fair and equitable contract.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC meeting notice

Meeting Notice

Agenda; Vote the company's Last, Best and Final offer to the Union committee

 

Date; January 18, 2014

 

Time; 10 am until ?

 

Place; Union Hall

            271 Taylor Ave.
            Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

 You must be an active employee and have signed a membership applications to enter the meeting. Membership applications  will be available and can be filled out at the door.

IAM-Jacobs contract vote

Sisters and Brothers

Your Union Negotiating Committee will be prepared to present the company's Last, Best and Final offer from the company that was presented to your Union Committee on Sunday, January 12, 2014. The proposal will be presented beginning at 10 am on Saturday, January 18, 2014. A question and answer period will take place after the presentation followed by a vote  for acceptance or rejection of the LBAF offer. A strike vote will also take place at this meeting.

We urge all members to attend so you can see first hand what's in the complete package. This is a collective agreement so it is imperative that everyone votes. Don't stay away and let others determine your future. We're all in this together.

If you haven't already signed a membership application, you'll have the opportunity to do so before the 10 am meeting begins. Absolutely no one will be permitted into the meeting if they haven't signed a membership application.

Hope to see everyone on Saturday

In Solidarity
Your Negotiations Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

This Sunday morning the Company met with your Union negotiation committee and the company passed across its last, best  and final offer for our members to vote. Your committee is now in the process of going through this proposed package. Wage concessions stand out and equate to a  17% cut if you are at the current maximum rate of the respective classification. A positive to this package was overtime paid after 8 hours, layoff and recall by seniority and introduction to the IAM Pension plan.

Your Union committee will present the company's LBAF proposal  for vote at the Union Hall on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Your committee will finalize the time of vote during the upcoming week and notices will be posted on this blog and the shop bulletin boards.

This has been a long enduring process and at this time your committee would like to thank all of you  for your continued support.

In Solidarity
Your Negotiation Committee

IAM-Jacobs Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

We hope you all had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Today your Union committee met with the company committee.Counter proposals were passed by both committees. We're in a dog fight with this company to preserve the rights the membership has enjoyed for years, including your hard earned wages.
Your Union committee will meet again with the company tomorrow with efforts to deliver the best
 best possible contract for you all to vote on.

In Solidarity
Your Union Committee

It gives me great pride to announce the delivery of presents of the Annual IAM Christmas Toy Drive this past friday Dec. 13th.  President Murray Caldwell was interviewed by News 13 anchor/reporter Greg Pallone.  The story is currently running on News 13.  We would lke to thank everyone that participated in the toy shopping and delivery.  They include: Murray Caldwell (helper Peggy Semelsberger), Eddie Cox, Meribeth Chewuk, Linda Donahoe (helpers Nina Gransden, Maryah Stoneback, Chyanne Stoneback), Jeff Estes (helpers Diane Estes, Cory Estes, Emmy Estes) and myself.

I'd also like to thank the employees (Larkin, Lynn, Jennifer, Robert, Rielly, Todd and Georgia) of Target in Titusville for their outstanding assistance.

Through our members efforts we were able to increase donations by over 50% this year!  Thank you for conducting raffles, selling baked goods and  cooking breakfasts all in order to increase our Christmas Toy Fund.  Special recognition for Jody Turner and Ron Meyer (retired) for putting on those great breakfasts all year long just to raise money for these children! Kudos brothers!

This Christmas our brothers and sisters generosity raised over $4000 and bought Christmas presents for 167 underprivilaged children here in Brevard county.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you and god bless you for being committed to our community

In solidarity,

Steve Ching
VP Local Lodge 2061

IAM-Jacobs negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

Your Union Negotiation Committee met with the company today passing economic proposals. Modest movement was made on some proposals but we are still miles apart on your most important issues. Your committee will be reviewing proposals over the weekend and will be back at the table on Monday morning. We hope you all enjoy your weekend.

In Solidarity
Your Union Negotiation Committee

IAM-Jacobs negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

Contract negotiations began this week with your  Union committee presenting a very reasonable economic package to the company. The company responded today with their version of an economic package. We felt as if we were in an episode of the Twilight Zone. The company is attempting to erode everything that you have worked hard for over the past 2 decades.  But keep in mind that this is just the beginning of the economic portion of negotiations. Your Union committee will continue to negotiate in  good faith in an attempt to secure the best possible contract for the membership. 
In Solidarity

Your Negotiation Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

Your Union committee  continued negotiations with the company this week. Modest movement was made during the week's sessions but the Company has not made any movement on seniority, layoff and recall language, which is very important to our members. Those topics are being moved into the Economics portion of the negotiations. Your Union committee will resume negotiations with the company on December 2nd where we will begin Economics. 

 Your Union Committee is calling for  a special membership meeting at the Union Hall on Tues. Nov 26 at @ 4:00 pm. Contract issues will be discussed at this meeting. We understand that this is a holiday week but we also feel it is very important that all members understand the importance of where the negotiation process is at this time.

In Solidarity

Your Union Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

Your Union Committee and the company met again today. Modest progress is being made, but it is just a slow process. We continue to talk about job classifications and the one thing that is near and dear to all Union members; "SENIORITY". As you all know, SENIORITY has tentacle's that spread out in all areas of a contract. Your Union Committee will continue to meet with the company in efforts to secure the best possible contract that we can present to the members for a vote. We will meet again with the company on Monday and continue to work on the non-economic portion of the contract.

In Solidarity
Your Union Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC Negotiations 10-22-13

Sisters and Brothers,

Your committee met with the company this morning. There was modest movement from both sides on non-economic proposals.
Tomorrow your committee will again meet with the company committee and hopefully will resolve more non-economic issues.
Your committee is working hard to secure the best possible contract  for the membership to vote on.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's update.

In Solidarity
Your Negotiations Committee

Brothers and sisters,

Your leadership of Local Lodge 2061 would like every member to contact their Congressmen and let them know how you were affected by the recent government shutdown. Please remind them that you were furloughed through no fault of your own and that being out almost 3 weeks without pay has created a huge finanicial hardship on you and your family. Tell them you hope they are in favor of back pay for all affected KSC workers.


U.S. Senator Bill Nelson

Washington, D.C.
United States Senate
716 Senate Hart Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5274
Fax: 202-228-2183

 

Orlando
Landmark Two
225 East Robinson Street, Ste 410
Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone: 407-872-7161
Toll Free in Florida: 1-888-671-4091
Fax: 407-872-7165

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio

284 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington DC, 20510
Phone: 202-224-3041
201 South Orange Avenue
Suite 350
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 254-2573 or toll free in Florida 1-866-630-7106


U.S. Representative Corrine Brown

 

Jacksonville Office

101 E. Union Street, Suite 202
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 354-1652
Fax: (904) 354-2721

Orlando Office

455 N. Garland Ave, Suite 414
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 872-2208
Fax: (407) 872-5763

 

Washington Office

2111 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-0123
Fax: (202) 225-2256

 











U.S. Representative John Mica

2187 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4035
Fax: (202) 226-0821

100 East Sybelia Avenue, Suite 340
Maitland, FL 32751-4495
Phone: 407-657-8080
Fax: 407-657-5353

U.S. Representative Bill Posey

Washington, DC Office

120 Cannon HOB

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-3671

Fax: (202) 225-3516

• District Office
• 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C
• Melbourne, FL 32940
• Phone: (321) 632-1776
• Fax: (321) 639-8595

U.S. Repressentative Alan Greyson

430 Cannon House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

phone: 202-225-9889
fax: 202-225-9742
hours: M-F 9-5:30pm

5842 S. Semoran Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32822

phone: 407-615-8889
fax: 407-615-8890
hours: M-F 9-5:30pm

Rally to Protest Government Shutdown Today at 4:30PM. in Viera

There will be a rally sponsored by the AFL-CIO to protest the "Government Shutdown" that will take place in Viera, near the Courthouse facilities, today at 5pm. Congressman Posey's office will be picketed beginning at 430 pm.  Please come out and support the event, as the only way the Shutdown will end is if WE pressure the politicians who are responsible for it.

Sisters and Brothers


Your Negotiation Committee met with the company again today. The Union presented counter- proposals to the company proposals covering language that is near and dear to all of the membership; SENIORITY, LAYOFF, and RECALL. The Committee will continue to work tirelessly to secure a fair contract for all Members. We are certainly in a battle for our futures.

In Solidarity
Your Union Negotiating Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

Your Negotiation Committee met for the better part of the day with the company committee. The company committee answered several of our counter-proposals. Articles titled Rights of Management, Seniority, Job Classifications, Leave of Absence, Safety and Health, Miscellaneous and Union Membership. The company has zeroed in on our core values, attacking our Union Seniority for Lay-off, Recall, Shift Bids and Transfers. The company has also chosen to use Job Classifications as a way to manipulate around our Union Seniority for lay-off and recall.

Your negotiation committee is standing fast on the principles of Trade Unionism and will fight efforts by the  company to rob us of the benefits of Seniority that we hold dear.

Your Union Negotiating Committee will continue to fight the good fight and search out avenues which will bring about a fair and beneficial contract for all Union members.

We are scheduled to meet with the company again on Thursday. Recheck the blog Thursday evening.

 

In Solidarity,

Your Union Negotiating Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

 

Your negotiation committee renewed meetings with the company committee this morning. The committee passed several important counter-proposals to the company, including Articles titled Rights of Management, Seniority, Job Classifications, Leave of Absence, Safety and Health, Miscellaneous and Union Membership.

 

Your negotiation committee is working hard to bring for your vote the best results on these and several other important contract issues. We are standing fast on the issues and encourage each of you to remain encouraged as we work toward a positive outcome.

 

Your committee will again meet with the company committee tomorrow morning.

 

In Solidarity,

Your Union Negotiating Committee

IAM- Jacobs TOSC Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

Your negotiation committee and the company met again this morning and again this afternoon. There is no progress to report for today's sessions but we will continue to press forward.
At the company's request, we will resume negotiations on September 9, 2013 at 9 am.

At this time your Union committee would like to extend a warm Labor Day wish to you and your families. Remember, Labor Day is the worker's day and those who came before us fought hard for it and the companies didn't give it up without a fight.

In Solidarity,
Your Union Negotiating Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

Your Union Negotiating Committee again met with the Company early this morning and into the afternoon. Modest progress was made.
Your committee will continue to meet with the company and press forward with our non economic proposals.
Some of you may ask why the pace is so slow. The reason; your committee and the company are starting from the beginning with similar but differently formatted language, Article by Article. The process is very meticulous. Therefore, it is imperative that nothing falls through the cracks.
When it is all said and done your negotiating committee is striving to bring forward for vote the best possible contract that can be negotiated between your Union and the company.

Your committee and the company committee will meet again tomorrow morning.

In Solidarity,
Your Union Negotiating Committee

Brothers and sisters all the orders for tshirts and hats are complete and have been turned into the vendor.  I appreciate everyone that has participated in this fundraiser for the IAM Christmas fund which exclusively benefits the  Brevard Family Partnership.  I look for a 2-3 week turn around time before I have them back and ready to distribute. I apologize for the delay but it is very difficult to get with all the stewards who cover 3 shifts and the entire space center.  Your patience is greatly appreciated

IAM-Jacobs TOSC Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers
Your Union committee met with the company committee this morning. Even though the process is moving along at a slow pace, some progress has been made on some non-economic issues. We will be meeting again tomorrow morning and the remainder of the week to try and finalize some proposals.
We are still a long, long way from reaching any type of agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. Every Article of the new CBA has to be proposed and negotiated, which takes much time and effort. We haven't yet begun to propose our economic proposals to the company. We believe we will be getting into that portion sometime in the near future, but that time will be contingent on the progress of the non-economic portion.
Please stay strong and patient during this process as your Union committee is committed to bringing back the best contract possible.

In Solidarity
Your Negotiating Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

Today your Union negotiating committee again met with the company. The company finally began to counter our proposals. We are far from any agreement but today was the first positive step. Your Union committee is attempting to establish decent contract language and will continue that endeavor throughout the process. We will counter  the company's proposals tomorrow morning that were presented to us today and are optimistic that they will do the same with our proposals.
Please check back tomorrow for further updates.

In Solidarity
Your Negotiating Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

Today a representative from the IAM Pension Plan gave a presentation to the company committee.
Your Union committee continues to work on proposals and counter proposals to the company's proposals. The process is slow but your committee continues to push forward with a positive attitude. There has been nothing of significance to report at this time. Your Union committee will not meet with the company again until Monday morning. Please check back on the blog at that time for any further updates.

In Solidarity
Your Negotiating Committee

Sisters and Brothers

Today your Union Negotiating Committee met with the company to review the proposals that were passed on Monday. There was modest movement on the non-economic issues but no agreements were reached. No economic issues were  discussed as your committee wanted to focus on non economic priorities.
This is going to be a methodical process so we must all be patient. Your Union committee is working hard and will communicate progress when it is made.
Tomorrow your Union committee will again meet with the company committee.

In Solidarity
Your Union Negotiating Committee

IAM-Jacobs TOSC Negotiations

Sisters and Brothers

Today, your Union Negotiating committee met with the company negotiating committee. In attendance at the opening ceremony for the Union was General Vice President of Headquarters, Bob Martinez, and General Vice President of the Southern Territory, Mark Blondin. The message delivered to the company by them was "the Union will not go backwards. We need to preserve our wages, benefits and working conditions and implement the IAM Pension Plan for our members".

Initial proposals were exchanged with your Union's proposal reflecting the wishes of the membership derived from your surveys.

The company presented its proposals, which were asking for "extreme concessions" from the Union. These concessions struck at the heart of our most strongly held beliefs; seniority, benefits, working conditions and wages.

Keep in mind that this is only the company's opening proposal,  so more time is needed to determine the company's actual course of direction.

Your Union committee will continue to work on its proposals and review the proposals passed by the company today. Negotiations with the company will resume on Wednesday, August 21st at 9 am. Check back on the blog at approximately 6 pm Wednesday for further updates. Please keep in mind that there will be no further updates until then.

In Solidarity

Your Negotiating Committee

Local Lodge 2061 Tshirts and hats now available!

Brothers and sisters Local lodge 2061 Tshirts and new hats are now available!  The design on the shirts will be the same as the last ones sold.  It is the one with the Shuttle and alligator on it.  The front pocket has the IAM  logo with the Local Lodge number on it.  These tshirts are American made with the union label.  The hats are embroidered with the IAM logo. Please contact your steward to order yours today!  Orders will be picked up from the stewards as soon as they have contacted every one of his/her members.  All proceeds will be deposited into the IAM Christmas fund benefitting Brevard Family Partnership.  Thank you for your support.

Steve Ching VP
Local Lodge 2061

Employment Positions for the TOSC Contract

Jacobs Technology currently has several jobs posted for the TOSC contract on their special TOSC website:

www.jacobstechnology.com/tosc

The direct link to the postings can be found at this link:

http://www.jacobstechnology.com/tosc/employment.html

After clicking the link, select the blue box  that says "To apply for employment with the TOSC Team, click here"

The information given at the Town Hall meeting at KSC, was the applications would be open until shortly after the Town Hall meeting at the Visitor Complex. They did say to be considered for any open positions YOU MUST APPLY!

Town Hall Meeting by Jacobs technology at KSC Visitor Center

"Jacobs will be hosting a Town Hall meeting at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex IMAX theater on Tuesday January 22, 2013. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM and seating is limited."
http://www.jacobstechnology.com/tosc/whats_new.html

In the recent Town Hall meeting it was said that there was 450 or less seats at the IMAX theater. They also said the gates would open at 5:30PM for entrance to the IMAX theater. If you plan on attending, plan on being there early.

Congratulations to Jacobs Technology

www.floridatoday.com

Florida Today is reporting that Jacobs Technology has been awarded the TOSC contract. Stay tuned for updates and information.

Jacobs Technology's Homepage

And from NASA:
TOSC NASA Link


CONTRACT RELEASE : C12-062


NASA Awards Test And Operations Support Contract


CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA has awarded its Test and Operations Support Contract, or TOSC, to Jacobs Technology Inc. of Tullahoma, Tenn. Jacobs will provide overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and Launch Services programs.

The contract begins March 1, 2013, following a two-month phase-in period beginning Jan. 2. The contract has a one-year, seven-month base period and options to extend the work through Sept. 30, 2022. The maximum potential value for the nine-year, seven-month cost-plus-award-fee contract is $1.37 billion if NASA exercises all options.

Jacobs will provide services to meet NASA requirements, including support to the agency's programs, commercial entities and other government agencies. These services include launch vehicle, spacecraft and payload integration and processing; operations and development of associated processes and ground systems to support integration, processing and launch; servicing and testing of flight hardware; and launch of development and operational flights at Kennedy.

Subcontractors working with Jacobs on the contract include Engineering Research and Consulting Inc., or ERC, of Huntsville, Ala. and Aerodyne Industries LLC, of Oldsmar, Fla.

With the award of this contract, Kennedy is positioning itself for the next era of space exploration. Kennedy is transitioning to a 21st-century launch facility with multiple users, both private and government. A dynamic infrastructure is taking shape, designed to host many kinds of spacecraft and rockets sending people on America's next voyages in space.

For more information about Kennedy, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/kennedy

Elections Completed

Elections are complete and the Executive Board for the next three years are as follows;

President:  Murray Caldwell
Vice President:  Steve Ching
Secretary / Treasurer :  Linda Donahoe
Recording Secretary :  MeriBeth Chewuk
Conductor Sentinel:  Carson Yates
Trustee:  Jay Shaw
Trustee:  Ed Cox
Trustee:  Mike Saltsman

Machinists Rally for President Obama

Northeast corner of US Highway 1 and SR 520 at 4:00 p.m. Wear your T'shirts.

Nominations for Local Lodge 2061 Officers

Nominations for IAM&AW Local lodge 2061 officers and delegates will be conducted at the regularly scheduled meeting of Tuesday, November 6, at the IAM&AW hall in Cape Canaveral. You must be present to be nominated. If you wish to accept a nomination and cannot be present, you must (prior to nominations) send a letter to Recording Secretary Karen Houston stating you will accept the nomination for the applicable office. Positions to be nominated are as follows;

President
Vice President
Financial Secretary
Recording Secretary
Conductor Sentinel
Trustee (3)
Auditor (3)
District 166 Delegate (12)
Central Labor Council Delegate

Make sure you vote in the national elections before you come to the Union meeting. The meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. Executive Board begins at 2:30 p.m.

Cracking Down on China.

There has been much said from the candidates over the past months but one quote from Mitt Romney floats to the top. In this video Romney (during a Republican Primary Debate) talks of China and how we have to get tough. He has said he will "crack down on China" in the past few weeks.


 Most of us would agree with the statement except Romney is saying one thing and doing another.

                                                                  www.bainport.com

 Bainport is the name of the protest site across the street from Bain Capital's company Sensata in Freeport, Illinois. Romney is still in ownership of  Bain Capital yet he has remained quiet over these workers jobs being shipped, along with the manufacturing equipment to China. He talks of getting tough on China but has the chance to do it now,  instead he is choosing profits over Americans.

 Fox News even has a story on their website:

Sensata (sen-SAH'-tuh) Technologies is owned by Bain Capital and in the process of moving its Freeport manufacturing operations to China. That'll cost Freeport 170 jobs.

Read more: www.foxnews.com Sensata

Romney has flip-flopped on many issues but on this one he is flat out lying. Romney can't say he is getting tough on China while profiting from outsourcing American jobs to China. Truly if he was to do the things he says, in regards to trade with China, Bain would not be shipping more production jobs to China as certainly their profits would fall. If Romney is elected, and "cracks down" on China, Bain Capital stands to lose a lot of money. If Bain Capital loses money, Romney loses money. If Romney was unconcerned with losing money, he would move his hundreds of millions of dollars he has stashed in offshore accounts back to the US, and pay taxes on them.

Romney's defense is his funds are in a blind trust.

Yes, his position on Blind Trusts has flip-flopped also.

Joni Howkins Services

Longtime LL 2061 member Jim "JJ" Howkins lost his wife, Joni last week after a long battle with cancer. Joni was an employee with USA. Many IAMAW/USA members were well acquainted with Joni in her role as USA GSS/GO Key Coordinator and Shop Scheduler. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to JJ and his family during this time. Services for Joni will be held Monday morning, October 15, 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5135 US Highway 1, Port St. John.

Local Lodge 2061 Meeting & BR Nominations

Nominations for IAM&AW District 166 Business Representative will be conducted at the regularly scheduled Local Lodge 2061 monthly meeting Tuesday, October 2, 2012. The meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. at the IAM&AW hall in Cape Canaveral.

Nomination and Election of IAM&AW Local Lodge 2061 Officers and District Lodge 166 Business Representatives

Nominations for IAM&AW District 166 Business Representative will be conducted at the regularly scheduled Local Lodge 2061 meeting of October 2, 2012.

Nominations for Local Lodge 2061 Officers will be conducted at the regularly scheduled Local Lodge 2061 meeting of November 6, 2012.

The election of District Lodge 166 Business Representatives will be conducted December 4, 2012.

The election of Local Lodge 2061 Officers will be conducted December 4, 2012.

Nominations and elections will be held at IAMAW District Lodge 166 Hall located at 271 Taylor Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Local Lodge 2061 meetings begin at 4:30 p.m.

Polls will be open for the December 4th election from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Absentee ballots will be made available for those members who qualify.

Local Lodge 2061 offices to be contested in the December elections;

President
Vice President
Recording Secretary
Secretary Treasurer
Conductor Sentinel
Trustees (3)
Auditors (3)
District Lodge 166 Delegates
Space Coast AFL-CIO Central Labor Council Delegates

Regular Membership Meeting August 7th 2012.

Monthly Membership Meeting for LL2061. Meeting starts at 4:30PM for members with a Steward meeting directly after the membership meeting ends. Tue Aug 7 4:30pm – 5:30pm Eastern Time 271 Taylor Ave. Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-3025

Grand Lodge Convention Delegates Elected

The members elected to represent Local Lodge 2061 at the IAM&AW Grand Lodge Convention are as follows;

Murray Caldwell
Steve Ching
Jeff Estes
Lew Jamieson

Delegate Election Meeting

The election of Grand Lodge Convention delegates will be conducted Thursday, May 31. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. at the IAM&AW hall located at 271 Taylor Avenue, Cape Canaveral. All IAM&AW current dues paying members and retirees are eligible to vote.

Candidates


MeriBeth Chewuk
Michelle Seeley
Lynn Beattie
Steve Ching
Murray Caldwell
Linda Donahoe
Jeff Estes
Lew Jamieson
Karen Houston

Teller Committee


Gary Canup
Matt Reasoner
Gary Steele

Grand Lodge Convention Delegate Election

SPECIAL MEETING TO ELECT GRAND

LODGE CONVENTION DELEGATES

THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012

IAM&AW UNION HALL

271 TAYLOR AVENUE

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA

POLLS OPEN 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

 THIS ELECTION IS REQUIRED TO MEET IAM&AW INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS.  IF YOU HAVE REQUESTED AND VOTED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, YOU NEED NOT TAKE ANY FURTHER ACTION.  OUTSTANDING ABSENTEE BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED TO KAREN HOUSTON, RECORDING SECRETARY BY MAY 26, 2012 .

ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

NOMINEES

MERIBETH CHEWUK

MICHELLE SEELEY

LYNN BEATTIE

STEVE CHING

MURRAY CALDWELL

LINDA DONAHOE

JEFF ESTES

LEW JAMIESON

KAREN HOUSTON

We will elect four (4) delegates.

IHA Negotiations Update

The Union met with the Company Friday, April 6. The Company presented their last, best and final proposal. We will present the proposal to the membership on Tuesday, April 10th for ratification.

The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Union Hall at 271 Taylor Avenue, Cape Canaveral. The Union has secured improvements in wages and benefits with a cost containment on insurance. Please attend this important meeting, as it affects you and your family's future.

Your Negotiating Committee

60 Minutes "A Hard Landing"

ISC Contract Ratification

The URS, Yang and Serria Lobo ratification vote was held today at the Merritt Island Moose Club. The membership voted to accept the companies last, best and final contract offer. The BRs and the committee would like to thank the membership for their support during these difficult negotiations. We would also like to thank you for your solidarity you showed on the shop floor.

In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee

SC Jones, Indyne and GCR /CMT voted at the union hall and accepted their companies last,best and finals. Again the committes and Reps thank you for your support and solidarity you showed during these negotiations.

ISC Negotiations

Brothers and Sisters, in an effort to dispell the rumors, the committee would like to inform the
membership that we have secured the pension, general wage increases and an insurance policy equal to industry standards. There are other issues involving vacations, sick leave and non-economic changes.

The committee is prepared to make a recommendation to the membership on Saturday. Please make every effort to attend this meeting as it is important to you and your family. Please stay focussed and work safely. We know our members are concerned about their future and security
and we will get through these tough times.

The meeting will be held at the Moose Lodge
3150 North Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island

Doors open 9:15 AM
Presentation 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Vote 11:00 AM -12:00 PM
Vote tally and announcement of results after tabulation.

In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee

IHA Contract Negotiations

For our members of the IHA/MESC contract... Due to Company/NASA contractual issues we have postponed negotiations with the company until next week. We will extend the current CBA to stay in place for 2 weeks. We will pick up with the economic portion of negotiations next Thursday, 4-5-12. We will set up Ratification for the following week of April 9th, time and date TBD.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Negotiations Update 3/28/12

Your Negotiating Committee met again with the company over remaining issues to try and come up with a agreement we can present to you. After several rounds, passing back and forth proposals, we hammered out an agreement we will present to you on Saturday. We will continue to work preparing for our presentation over the next two days. We hope you will attend the presentation and ratification vote as this is important to you AND your family.

In solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Negotiations Update 3/27/12

Your Negotiations Committee met again with the company and exchanged another round of Economic Proposals. We discussed health insurance and several other items within the current economic proposals. We will meet again tomorrow to deliver our final economic proposal. Once we recieve the companies best and final offer we will review it and be ready to make a unanimous recommendation.


The ratification vote will be held this saturday March 31,2012 at the Moose Lodge in Merritt Island located at 3150 N. Courteney Parkway. Doors open at 9:15 am . Members who wish to review the proposed changes will be able to prior to the presentation at 10 am. Voting will be from 11 am til noon. Results will be announced immediately after the votes are counted.

In solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee

IHA Contract Negotiations

Your Negotiating Committee and DBR Walker met with the Company today and discussed and exchanged economic proposals.

In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee

ISC Negotiations

Your negotiating committee met with DBR Walker and Strategic Resources Rp. Loren Almeroth
to prepare our next economic proposal. We will meet tomorrow with the company to continue
negotiations.

We will have a contract ratification vote next Saturday, March 31st, at the Moose Lodge at
3150 N. Courtenay Parkway ( Sate Road 3) at 10:00 A.M.

In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee

IHA Negotiations

Your Negotiating Committee met with the Company today and completed the Non-Economic portion of the contract and opened the Economic portion of the negotiation. Your Committee will meet again with the Company tomorrow. Negotiations are progressing.
In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee

ISC Negotiations

Your committee met today with DBR Walker and a representative from the Internationals
Strategic Resources Department. We have been costing out the current company economic
proposals in relation to our economic proposals. DBR Walker will be in negotiations with IHA tomorrow.
BR Mrjenovich will also be negotiating with CMT/GCR.

In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee

IHA Contract Negotiations

Your committee met with the company today and exchanged non-economic proposals. We will be meeting next week to continue negotiations to include the economic proposals.
In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee

ISC Negotiations

Your committee held no meetings with the company this week. The contracts for IHA, Indyne,

CMT/GCR and S C Jones are currently underway. Johnny and Nick are working all these these contracts simultaneously. The committee will be meeting with the company the week after next to conclude our contract talks so we can present the companies best and final offer on March 31.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Negotiations Update 3/8/12

Your Negotiating Committee met again with the company for another difficult round of economic proposals. Major attacks on our insurance, pension, sick leave and changes in our holiday schedule are huge issues confronting your Negotiating Committee. We remain unshaken in our solidarity for a FAIR contract. After all, We did just help the company achieve the highest award fee ever.
We believe this company should reward us with a FAIR contract. We are not asking for the moon, rather we just want to share in the prosperity WE helped them achieve.

In solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee

Negotiations Update 3/7/12

Your Negotiating Committee met again with the company. We moved through the day on Economic proposals. Some progress was made. We will be meeting again tomorrow and report on the status of our issues. Additional surveys will be distributed friday by your stewards. Please take the time to fill one out and return it by Monday.

Regular Membership Meeting 3-6-12 @ 4:30 PM

Regular membership meeting tonight at the District Hall, located in Cape Canaveral. Meeting starts at 4:30 PM. Hope to see all the members there.

Negotiations Update 3/1/12

Your Negotiating Committee exchanged Economic proposals today with the company. Our Economic proposal was based upon your survey results from January. A 2nd survey will be distributed by your steward in the next few days. Please take the time (and make sure ALL your fellow employees do too) to participate in this survey so that we know exactly the importance of each individual issue. We will carefully evaluate the companies economic proposals over the next few days. We are tentatively scheduled to meet again next Wednesday.

Negotiations Update 2/29/12

Your Negotiating Committee met again today with the company. After several passes on Non-Economic proposals we have reached tentative agreement on a majority of issues. We plan on meeting again tomorrow to exchange Economic proposals and discuss remaining Non-Economic issues. We will continue to update the membership on our progress.

Negotiations Update 2/28/12

Your Committee met with the Company today for our first pass of Non-Economic proposals. Progress was made in many areas. We are still working some unresolved issues. We are scheduled to meet again tomorrow.

Strike sanction vote

The strike sanction vote for CMT/GCR, InDyne and S C Jones will be held Tuesday March 6, 2012 from Noon til 6pm at the union hall 271 Taylor Ave Cape Canaveral FL.

In solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee

ISC Negotiations

Your Negotiations Committee met today to finalize our Non-Economic Proposals. We are tentatively scheduled to meet with the company tomorrow Tuesday February 28, 2012.

In solidarity,
Your Negotiations Committee

ISC Negotiations Informational Meeting

Notice for IAM Local Lodge 2061 Dues Paying Members

URS, Sierra Lobo, Yang and IHA

Pre-Negotiations Informational Meeting to be held February 9, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel located at 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa, Florida (I-95 & Highway 520)

* IAM Constitution required Strike Sanction Vote will be taken after the meeting

* 2nd and 3rd shift meeting time is 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. February 9, 2012 at the IAM Union hall located at 271 Taylor Avenue, Cape Canaveral

Brevard Awake The State

"Join us as we Awake The State on the opening day of the Florida legislative session and fight back against Gov. Scott and his extremist allies in the Legislature. If you've had enough of the extreme attacks on our middle class, our public schools, health care, our land and water, voting rights, and our civil rights, it's time to Awake The State!"

Tue, Jan 10, 2012

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Event Location

Brevard County School District Building

2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way

Melbourne, FL 32940

http://www.awakethestate.com/

Regular Membership Meeting January 3rd 2012

Regular meeting starts 4:30PM, at the district hall.

Merry Christmas

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas from Local Lodge 2061.

Homeless and Living in Cars by CBS 60 Minutes

USA Pension Plan Participants

In October, you should have received a packet from the USA Retirement Plan Administrator. The documents contain information critical to determining your pension plan benefit. You must review the personal information to determine the accuracy of the statement. All information must be accurate, as any mistakes will delay processing of your claim. In particular, you must review the page titled “Your Hours History”. We are aware of inaccuracies in the process of determining credited hours, which can affect your benefit. To receive a full year credit for each year, you must have achieved one thousand, eight hundred (1,800) hours worked. Overtime, vacation and sick leave are included in this calculation. If you detect errors in your personal information, or have reason to believe your work history accrual totals are inaccurate, you must respond no later than December 1, 2011. Included in the packet is a form for this purpose titled, “How to Correct Data”. Should you have any question, please contact us.

Mike Saltsman 321 794-3925

Lynn Beattie 321 289-5954

Lew Jamieson 321 446-7092

Open Your Hearts

In the coming weeks, we will be asking our members to “Open Up

Your Hearts” and donate one (1) hour’s pay to provide presents to

the children or our laid off members this upcoming Christmas.

In the past years, we have given generously to Brevard County

charities benefitting underprivileged children. We believe it is our

calling this year to help our laid off IAM members. Please give

generously to the children of our brothers and sisters.

Your Stewards or the Committee Members below will be accepting

your donations.

You may also donate to the “IAM Toy Drive” at any Kennedy

Space Center Credit Union.

For the flyer click here

Stewards please print a copy of the flyer and post it for the members in your shop(s) (please print it from home).

Job Fair November 8th, 9th, & 10th.

Time: 9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Date: November 8, 9, and 10

District 166 Union Hall

271 Taylor Ave.

Cape Canaveral, Florida

See the flyer here: Job Fair Flyer

Brevard Workforce, Lockheed, and Spirit Aerosystems will be onsite to meet with members.

Double Health USA will also be onsite to answer questions and help you with medical insurance options.

Service watches will be dispersed to members who have not yet received them.