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At the table today the Company rejected our proposals to improve the termination pay Articles 39, 43, 44 and 45. Although they had agreed to keep the termination pay the same for those covered under Article 25, we continue to push for improvement for those with different termination schedules.

The Bargaining Teams met today. The Union presented proposals to equalize Termination Pay for those in ALL Articles. We also addressed issues in Articles 39, 43, and 45. Finally, we resubmitted our demand to improve the pension of those in the CBA and to expand JOG to those hired after 2009.

The Bargaining Team met together for most of the day and began meeting with the Company late this afternoon.

Our full Bargaining Team met with the Company this afternoon. The Company withdrew its proposal to cut termination pay and gut our electronic monitoring language. The Union presented proposals on wages and health care.

Over 3 weeks past expiration, members are still going strong with mobilization and have committed to increase actions until we reach a fair contract. Contact your Local President or Local Mobilization Coordinator to find out more about actions in your area.