Canal Corporation

1/9/2003

The PEF team has been negotiating with management since the collective bargaining agreement expired on June 30, 2003.

By the second bargaining session on August 1, 2003 the parties had reviewed each others proposals, answered questions and agreed to ground rules for this round of contract bargaining.

At the September 11 bargaining session, we reached a tentative agreement on E-Z Pass tags for surviving spouses. PEF members will also be able to participate in a direct deposit program and flexible spending account and college savings program.

The Canal Corporation is trying to change contract provisions on health, dental, and vision care. Management wants to reduce is contribution to Empire Plan premiums. Currently the Canal Corporation pays 100% of Empire Plan premiums. It proposes that the Canal Corporation pay 75% of the cost of individual enrollment and 75% of the cost of dependent enrollment for Empire Plan enrollees.

Management has not yet discussed wage increases or longevity pay – i.e. monetary awards for long-term service.
 

7/2/2003

The PEF contract team exchanged proposals with the New York State Canal Corporation at their first bargaining session on July 2. A second day of bargaining is scheduled for August 1.

The PEF Bargaining Committee:

Ted Westerling
Bill Scholenberger
Paul Scupien
David Raylinsky
Jeff Murray

For bargaining information contact PEF Field Representative, Tom Capone at 518 785-1900, extension 223 or email Tom at tcapone@pef.org