From NYCDC
(John's Note: Do you think the "Rally 4 Solidarity" had anything to do with the council's sudden attempt of keeping you informed?)
Your District Council leadership is committed to keeping you informed of developments and activities affecting our members. Below is a brief summary of the issues raised during the recent NYCDC Delegate meeting on April 13, 2011:
Increased Transparency
In response to suggestions from the Delegates to be more transparent, the Council now provides on the website updated names and contact information on Council staff, including email addresses.
Contract Discussions
The District Council leadership has been meeting with the Employers regarding our upcoming contracts. We have been clear with the Employers that the District Council will not consider any proposal that includes a reduction in wages. We are about increasing market share and man hours. If we are successful in our discussions with Employers regarding contract language that doesn’t impede productivity, it will be a win for both sides. The Employers also raised the issue of an 8-hour work day. We have already led the industry in addressing the current downturn in the economy. However, we will not address the 8-hour work day issue until we have an opportunity to review what the other crafts and subtrades have committed. We want to work on a level playing field.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Update on Monthly Delegate Meeting Held on April 13, 2011
Changes Instituted to Grievance Policy
From: Matthew Walker, Director of Operations
The New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters and Joiners has evaluated the current Grievance Procedures and has instituted the following changes adhering to a strict time-line for implementation.
1. – All pending grievances are to be entered into the computerized grievance system at which time a sequential number will be assigned. This assigned number will be used when referencing the grievances.
2. – When a grievance is filed the member filing the grievance will be given a stamped copy of the grievance received, which will include a sequential grievance number. This process will take place when the grievance is received at the District Council.
3. – To provide a fair and equitable system to all involved parties the District Council has established a Grievance Hearing Panel which consists of the Director of Grievances, the Director of Jurisdiction and the Director of Operations. This panel will, investigate and evaluate the grievance, and on standardized objective criteria, determine the course of action taken.
