Doug Gaetz
The national joint committee on UMA met with the employer for the first time since November 18, 2015, as UTE was not participating in joint committees with the employer until a contract was concluded.
We held lengthy discussions on a number of issues, which included training, the UMA philosophy, the “by in” by both management and union. Talked about the recommitment by senior leaders from both union and management.
A working group has been established to look at the training material and related needs of the regions. This working group will be meeting March 21st and March 22nd and the committee as a whole will be meeting March 23, 2017.
The next meeting of the Conflict Resolution Committee will meet March 13, 2017.
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Gaetz