ABX employees OK bargaining deal Nov 19, 2009
ABX employees OK collective bargaining deal - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... ABX employees OK collective bargaining deal ... employees represented by Teamsters Local 1224 have approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the company. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Sources: Blackhawks still working on extensions Nov 19, 2009
As per the collective bargaining agreement, tagging room essentially means a team can't have more money committed on next year's payroll than the limit on this season's salary cap. The Blackhawks left Wednesday for a six-game road trip that begins Thursday in Calgary and won't return home until Nov. 28. (ESPN -- NHL)
Recap from Tuesday night at Brookline Town Meeting Nov 19, 2009
The town made up for the loss by transferring approximately $620,000 from a contingency account used for collective bargaining, and by taking advantage of about $100,000 in savings from switching the town hall phones to a voice over Internet protocol services. The School Department has also found around $300,000 in savings to help cover the budget shortfall. (Brookline TAB, MA)
CSU to ask for $884M more from state Nov 19, 2009
We are asking the state to not only restore funding of one-time cuts that were imposed for this year, but to also provide the need revenue for mandatory costs, compensation increases, as well as fund our collective bargaining agreements for the past two fiscal years, chancellor Charles Reed said in a news release ... $283 million would be restored funding for collective bargaining agreements. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Needham Schools predict rising budget deficit through 2015 Nov 19, 2009
This scenario would give schools time to implement budget reductions by reconfiguring staffing patterns and allow for renegotiation with collective bargaining units. The School Committee will take up funding issues in greater detail during its Dec. 8 meeting, when the committee gets its first look at the developing 2011 budget. (Needham Tab, MA)
Nigeria: Pencom Gives Guidelines for Administration of Gratuity Nov 19, 2009
2 For many organizations, gratuity is agreed upon through collective bargaining between the workers and employers, to be paid in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed ... In fact, the PRA recognizes the need for employers to honor their agreement with employees and also gives place for collective bargaining for enhanced retirement entitlements ... 5 In view of the foregoing and the fact that the PRA2004 recognizes and respects collective bargaining, there is therefore the need to... (allAfrica.com)
Blue Skies contempt ruling is bogus Nov 19, 2009
Recalling the facts of the case, the Federation said, three leaders of a group of Blue Skies Products Workers alleging frustration by management in their bid to join a trade union of their choice and accusing management of imposing an Enterprise Based Union (Blue Skies Staff Association (BSSA) on all the workers, issued a writ of Summons against the company and the BSSA. The Chief Labour Officer was also joined in the suit because the BSSA had earlier filed a suit to restrain the Chief Labour... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
DOMINOES FALL: Will playoffs' fallout rock MLS coaches? Nov 18, 2009
The Board of Governors will meet, and supposedly talks will be held between MLS and the players' union regarding a new collective bargaining agreement. And coaches will be interviewed. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Burnside blog » Nov 18, 2009
Shanahan conducted a summit during the NHL's 2004-05 lockout, and that gathering of people from all aspects of hockey produced several suggestions that led to rules changes after a new collective bargaining agreement was reached. "Maybe he can help us out with our NHLPA situation. Maybe he will be our new executive director," said Rangers backup goalie , the team's player representative. (ESPN -- NHL)
City schools get $40 million from Gates Foundation Nov 18, 2009
Some changes would require collective bargaining. Studies have shown that effective teachers can help students achieve, even if the kids are poor or face other disadvantages. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
NFL Thoughts Creeping In Nov 18, 2009
With the 2010 season expected to be an uncapped year due to the end of the current collective bargaining agreement between the players union and the owners, the league can elect to drop the rookie salary pool and effectively remove the stringent slotting system currently in place. If that occurs, a players draft position wont necessarily coincide with a specific contract dollar amount. (InsideCarolina.com)
Teacher furlough fix may require change in law Nov 18, 2009
The law says the rainy day fund can be used to maintain programs essential to public health, safety, welfare and education, but the law specifically prohibits using the money to pay for cost items in any collective bargaining contract ... She said lawmakers would likely have to amend the law to deal with the prohibition on using the rainy day fund for collective bargaining rather than risk a legal challenge. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Goodell: Richardson helpful in CBA talks Nov 17, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was in Charlotte on Monday and said he has been impressed with how active a role Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has taken in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with the players union ... We would like to get an extension to the collective bargaining agreement, but the owners are prepared for that. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Sutter Roseville reaches deal with union Nov 17, 2009
The old contract expired in June 2008 but an internal split at UHW slowed collective bargaining. The union defeated efforts by some workers to go nonunion in August and conducted picketing at the hospital last month to boost support for its efforts for a new contract. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Plan may cut Hawaii school furloughs Nov 17, 2009
Teacher furloughs have been characterized by some locally and nationally as a boondoggle, often without noting that furloughs were the product of a collective bargaining agreement crafted by educators as an alternative to teacher pay cuts or mass teacher layoffs. Duncan, the U.S. education secretary, has said teacher furloughs moved Hawai'i in the "wrong direction" and could jeopardize the state from qualifying for federal Race to the Top grants. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Grupo Mexico beats Sterlite in Asarco race Nov 16, 2009
Hanen has held hearings on the matter last month, and indicated then that Grupo Mexico and its work force should begin discussion on a new collective bargaining agreement to avoid labour strife after Asarco exits bankruptcy, the WSJ added. Sterlite Industries entered into a pact with Asarco to acquire the company at a consideration of $1. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Union issues still vex Delta Nov 16, 2009
But Mediation Board members Harry Hoglander and Linda Puchala wrote in the proposed rule change that the current rules were adopted in an era when widespread company unionism undermined collective bargaining and incited labor unrest, and said labor relations in air and rail have progressed since then. The rule change certainly increases the odds of unionization, Hough said, but it doesn t make it a foregone conclusion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Health care reform won't have much effect on Hawaii coverage Nov 16, 2009
The state's Prepaid Health Care Act "does not apply to part-time employees, seniors on Medicare, those without health insurance, government employees or those covered by collective bargaining agreements," Hirono said. "Therefore, H.R. 3962 would apply to them.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
What the 2010 Carolina Panthers might look like Nov 15, 2009
Definitely, with thoughts toward an extension depending on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Jonathan Stewart. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Hawaiian Telcom's $460M reorganization gets OK Nov 15, 2009
The plan calls for no changes to employees' collective bargaining agreement and their pensions. "We've always supported the plan," said Scot Long, business manager for the 1,200-member International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1357. (Honolulu Advertiser)
School Board hires second first grade teacher Nov 15, 2009
The board received a letter from the teacher's union requesting a start to collective bargaining negotiations for the 201011 school year. Janae Hermanson, Senior Class President, presented the board with a tentative schedule for the senior trip to Lake Powell. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Players need protection from protective equipment Nov 15, 2009
Specifically, said Thomas, there will be a need to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement and deal with the ramifications of the cap system, which last season had NHLers surrendering 12. 9 percent of their gross earnings. (Boston Globe)
Williams Wall case back in the spotlight Nov 14, 2009
In his written testimony, Smith said that the union and the NFL can address the issues through its own collective bargaining process ... We are confident that we can effectively work through the collective bargaining process with the league to implement changes that will better protect our players, ensure the uniform application of the drug testing policy and strengthen the integrity of that policy. (12thFan.com)
Opinion: LeBron's tribute to Jordan is misguided Nov 14, 2009
Jordan was not a bystander in labor negotiations, although he served more as the axe swung by his agent, David Falk, in collective bargaining issues. In that regard, he pales when compared to Robertson, a similarly dominant guard whose lawsuit paved the way for free agency. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fry’s, Safeway strike averted Nov 14, 2009
According to a news release, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 99, Safeway Stores and Kroger Company, the owner of Fry s and Smith s, reached a tentative settlement on a new collective bargaining agreement late Thursday evening. The strike would have affected three of the four major grocery suppliers in Sahuarita and Green Valley. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Hawaii state worker layoffs cut back to 650 instead of 1,100 Nov 14, 2009
Laderta said Gov. Linda Lingle has suggested that a second round of layoffs is possible if state tax collections continue to decline and the state does not achieve enough savings through collective bargaining with labor unions. Tax collections are off 10. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fry's, Safeway reach 11th-hour deal with union, strike averted Nov 14, 2009
According to a statement released by Fry s Food Stores, negotiators reached agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that will be submitted to its Fry s, Safeway and Smith s members with the recommendation of union leaders. There will be no work stoppage and union members will continue to work under the terms of the previous agreement until the deal is voted on. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Strike averted at Safeway Nov 14, 2009
Now it will submit the tentative collective bargaining agreement to its Safeway and Frys members, according to the joint statement. The union will not release any details until its members have a chance to review and vote on the contract. (Nogales International, AZ)
8th Circuit Rules for NFL Players' Union in Vick Bonus Dispute Nov 13, 2009
On Tuesday, the appellate court on Vick's bonus, and found that the judge had done nothing that should prevent him from continuing his 16-year role overseeing the NFL's collective bargaining agreement with the players union ... Gregg Levy of Covington referred questions to an NFL spokesman, who provided this statement: "Our focus is on negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with the players and the court's decision should not impact the negotiations in any way. The Eighth Circuit's... (Law.com)
NFL reaches deal to receive NCAA tapes Nov 13, 2009
Next spring's junior contingent is expected to be at an all-time high due to looming labor issues that likely will result in a more restrictive rookie salary structure starting in 2011, as part of a potential new collective bargaining agreement between NFL players and management. Collegiate juniors can petition the NFL's college advisory committee until mid-December for an assessment of where they project in the draft, thereby making what is hoped to be a more informed decision about their... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Tackled For A Loss Nov 13, 2009
These benefits are not charity or a handout: they are guaranteed by the league's collective bargaining agreement. And they could amount to a hundred thousand dollars a year or more per retired player - potentially tens of millions of dollars a year for the league's pension plan, which is funded by the owners who employ Mr. Goodell. (CBS News -- Opinion)
What if the NFL sacks the salary cap? Free agents left to wonder Nov 13, 2009
With the league and its players union yet to extend their collective bargaining agreement, teams and players are bracing for a 2010 league year without a salary cap and its impact on free agency. The NFL has had a cap, now $128 million a team, since 1994. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dodge County raises OK'd Nov 13, 2009
Members of the county's human resources and labor negotiations committee proposed the split increases to maintain internal salary and wage relationships between management and non-represented employees and employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. ADVERTISEMENT. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Time in union clash Nov 13, 2009
com without adequate compensation, in violation of the collective bargaining agreement ... com without adequate compensation, in violation of the collective bargaining agreement. (New York Post -- Business)
Sarasota Orchestra cancels show Nov 13, 2009
Management argued that a non-compete clause in a collective bargaining agreement prohibited musicians from performing the concert. Musicians argued that the concert was produced by the Sarasota Orchestra Players Association, which has no legal connection to the Sarasota Orchestra, according to its registration in Florida. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Stand up for students in state’s weakest schools Nov 13, 2009
It doubles the capacity for charter schools in the state s weakest school districts, and it gives school superintendents and the state education commissioner greater say in staffing and school restructuring - including the ability, if need be, to renegotiate or suspend collective bargaining contracts. The teachers unions are applying heavy pressure to weaken or scuttle the bill. (Boston Globe)
They get no respect, I tell ya Nov 12, 2009
Meaning any current college player who doesn t get out after this season could face much lower salaries mandated by the League s collective bargaining agreement. Not to mention the fact that going to the NFL a year early in your prime means one more NFL paycheck, which means several million more dollars for a quality player. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Get ready for mass exodus Nov 12, 2009
As the NFL attempts to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement with its players union, the 2010 draft has suddenly assumed the lawless feel of a dusty main drag from the Wild West. There might not be a rookie salary system or the incremental slotting of salaries in 2010. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mandates relief equalsproperty-tax relief Nov 12, 2009
This is a state-mandated process for settling collective bargaining disputes between a local government and a police or fire employees' union ... At times, municipal collective bargaining units will wait for the municipality to settle with the police or fire union prior to negotiating, so as not to "lose out" on any benefits, including percentage increases, given to the police or fire unions. (NJ.com -- Times)
Senator calls on Massdot board member to resign Nov 12, 2009
One option, he said, would be to call for union elections in 2012, when existing collective bargaining agreements expire. Different classes of employees would then vote for which union they d prefer to represent them. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
MARSHFIELD EDITORIAL: A real downer Nov 12, 2009
Without collective bargaining, we re looking at a deficit for 2011 of $481,000, and we do have the levy going up the maximum that it can, Nancy Holt, the town s treasurer/collector in September. If economists are correct, there are some very challenging fiscal years ahead, McGoodwin, in September. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
School board mulls budget priorities Nov 11, 2009
By By John Hilliard Wicked Local Newton Posted Nov 10, 2009 @ 11:01 AM. Bowing to dismal budget expectations, the School Committee is hoping to shore up core academic programs and maintain professional development for staff in the next fiscal year's budget. (Newton Tab, MA)
Iowa Courts Plan 10 Furlough Days Nov 11, 2009
"The days selected for court closures are typically the least busy day of the week in most courthouses. In addition, our experience from two previous times of unpaid leave shows that this arrangement, although not perfect, works reasonably well in most counties. Requiring everyone take unpaid leave at the same time is easier to implement within the constraints of our collective bargaining contracts and is a better arrangement for small clerk of court offices that have only two employees.". The... (7 KETV Omaha)
Appeals court: Vick can keep $16M bonus Nov 11, 2009
Doty has long handled matters arising from the NFL's collective bargaining agreement. After Doty ruled in the Vick bonus case, the NFL accused him of bias and sought to end his oversight of its contract with the players union. (ESPN -- Football)
Bill allowing more charter schools goes to Senate Nov 11, 2009
It s like returning to the days of old, when before collective bargaining a superintendent or principal could let a teacher go without cause, said Anne Wass, president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. If there are teachers in a school who are truly underperforming, then the principal should evaluate them and then follow the process for termination. (Boston Globe)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Nov 10, 2009
BUT, there's nothing wrong with collective bargaining for a living wage and dec 00000B50 ent benefits. Victoria Barret: This is good for jobs because it shows Americans are voting for an anti-union stance. (Fox News)
Decline in salaries threatens economic recovery Nov 10, 2009
But the Reserve Bank's 2008/09 annual report says nominal wage growth in the first half of the year based on the average wage settlements in collective bargaining was 9. 7 percent. (Business Report, South Africa)
How new legislation will affect air safety Nov 10, 2009
Thanks in part to collective bargaining agreements, airline rest rules often surpass the more skeletal federal regulations. But again this is primarily at the larger network carriers. (Salon)
University of Hawaii in crisis over deficit Nov 10, 2009
Lingle has said that savings from new collective bargaining contracts with UH professors and public school teachers won't be enough to close their budget deficits. So without a new UHPA contract to help offset the cuts, UH faculty are now wondering what programs, departments and schools are vulnerable to deep cuts and possibly elimination. (Honolulu Advertiser)
More of this story Nov 9, 2009
It does not apply to part-time employees, seniors on Medicare, those without health insurance, government employees, or those covered by collective bargaining agreements. Therefore, H.R. 3962 would apply to them, a news release from Hawai i Democratic Rep. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Game Scout: Packers at Bucs Nov 9, 2009
The injury is bad timing for Spitz, who, assuming a collective bargaining agreement is reached, would be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. Without a new CBA, he will be a restricted free agent. (PackerReport.com)
Pick reformers for school panel Nov 9, 2009
During his reelection campaign, Menino endorsed merit pay for the city s teachers and reiterated his support for in-district charter schools where collective bargaining agreements could be overturned if needed to turn around failing schools. The union isn t onboard with either idea. (Boston Globe)
Hirono, Abercrombie laud 'historic' health care vote Nov 8, 2009
"The bill provides an exemption for Hawai'i's Prepaid Health Care Act, as long as it meets or exceeds the new national standards. Hawai'i's Prepaid Health Care Act requires nearly all employers in Hawai'i to provide health insurance to employees who work at least 20 hours a week for four consecutive weeks.It does not apply to some part-time employees, seniors on Medicare, those without health insurance, government employees, or those covered by collective bargaining agreements. Therefore, the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tisei: Protecting local aid should be top priority Nov 8, 2009
However, these changes would be subject to local collective bargaining agreements. Governor Patrick has also proposed reducing funding for the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program, which provides financial assistance to communities to offset the loss of property tax revenues from state-owned properties located within their borders, which are not subject to taxation. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Negotiator and former president of Hollywood producers' group, Nick Counter, dead at 69 Nov 8, 2009
Counter served as the group's president for 27 years and negotiated more than 300 collective bargaining agreements with entertainment industry guilds and unions on behalf of movie studios, television networks and independent producers. Current AMPTP President Carol Lombardini says Counter's ability to find consensus at the bargaining table led to a sustained era of labor peace. (FOX61, CT)
Artificial deadlines no help in ed reform Nov 8, 2009
And there is certainly nothing in the federal Race to the Top program that requires lawmakers to violate teachers collective bargaining rights. We are proud that Massachusetts students once again ranked number one in the country on national tests. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Empower communities to take action on health plan designs Nov 8, 2009
That is, remove health insurance plan design from collective bargaining altogether, and allow management the ability to update plans unilaterally. As a safeguard, the state could also mandate that plans offer equal or better coverage than those offered under the Group Insurance Commission. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Hollywood studios negotiator dies at 69 Nov 8, 2009
Counter served as the group's president for 27 years and negotiated more than 300 collective bargaining agreements with entertainment industry guilds and unions on behalf of movie studios, television networks and independent producers. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Sex offender quits flagger job Nov 7, 2009
Because the site of the project, Topsfield Road, has low volume traffic, a slow speed limit, and is partially funded with state Chapter 90 monies, the town is obligated under state law to use civilian flaggers unless there is an existing collective bargaining agreement with police officers or a safety plan that specifies certain reasons why police are needed with approval from the Board of Selectmen, Benson explained. In Boxford there is no bargaining agreement with police regarding flaggers and... (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Utility workers reject contract offer Nov 7, 2009
The two sides started the collective bargaining process in August. The union has been working under a three-year contract first approved in 2004 and extended for two years in 2007. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Indiana Gov Announces More Spending Cuts Nov 7, 2009
He commended state school superintendent Tony Bennett for telling local school superintendents on Thursday that they should hold off on major new expenditures or new collective bargaining agreements. The two-year budget enacted in June would increase funding for school operations by 1. (Newsmax)
Letter: Taking away bargaining power on GIC un-American Nov 7, 2009
I am informed that the Brookline School Committee, meeting just before Halloween, voted, except for the sensible and sensitive Barbara Scotto, to seek to strip teachers and other employees of the School Department of their right of collective bargaining with regard to health care insurance ... The hard-earned right of collective bargaining is fundamental to the American way of life. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Free-agent filing period begins for Marlins Nov 6, 2009
As part of the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement, the process gets under way the first day after the World Series is completed. By rule, players with least six years of MLB service time who aren't under contract have 15 days after the World Series to declare for free agency. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
T seen ignoring most "safety-critical" projects Nov 6, 2009
19 billion budget deficit through fiscal 2014, likely exacerbated by upcoming collective bargaining deals due next June, looming increases in pension costs, and energy and debt-service cost increases. Patrick commissioned D Alessandro, a former John Hancock CEO with deep civic ties to the area, to conduct the study after the administration pushed out MBTA General Manager Daniel Grabauskas in August after Grabauskas resisted a push for fare hikes. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Emerging presence Chargers star Shawne Merriman sits down for a thoughtful Q-and-A with the Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee. Nov 6, 2009
How much are you paying attention to the collective bargaining agreement and what might happen there. (Merriman is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after this season, but if there's no new CBA in 2010, he would only be a restricted free agent. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
