During the Joint Retiree Healthcare Committee (JRHC) annual negotiations for upcoming Plan Year 2019 it became apparent, once again, that the Traditional Indemnity (TI) Plan option costs plan participants in excess of the costs of the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage PPO (MAPPO) for retirees who are over the age of 65.
The Company passed additional data requests responses regarding 5G training, contractor training costs and Installation and 3P service outage protocols.
Your bargaining committee passed several proposals in order to address all of the Company’s concerns, in an effort to preserve the Bargaining Unit and our jobs.
The Company responded to several of the Union’s request for information regarding liability insurance for Installers who use their personal vehicles for company business as well as information regarding payroll processing.
The Company and your Bargaining Team resumed bargaining today. The Company responded to the Union’s request for the results of the quality video audits the company has been trialing in the US.
The Company and your Bargaining Team met again today. The Company’s Senior Director of Benefits met with us to discuss the active healthcare plan and several cost models requested by the Union.
Due to the many outstanding data requests and the ultimate goal of reaching a fair and equitable agreement, the Company and Union agreed to extend the current collective bargaining agreement for another month.
The Union requested a meeting with the Senior Director of Benefits and Policy today to explore cost savings without jeopardizing coverage for our members.
The Company and your Bargaining Team met again today. The Union continued to press the Company on issues and concerns we have with the quality of service our customers will receive with their scheme to go to a total outsourced Installation Field Force model.
