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Cytec Strike Information Strike Update June 20, 2009 Attention Local Lodge 906 MembersA series of meetings were held today to review the company's modified proposal to the members of Local Lodge 906. After much discussion, the membership voted to accept the company's modified proposal.
"We made the best of a bad situation," Local Lodge 906 Chief Steward Young Ho said. "We voted to accept the company's proposal and live to fight another day."
The company has proposed a return to work date of July 1, 2009. Details will be posted as information is made available.
Strike Update June 18, 2009 Attention Local Lodge 906 MembersThere will be a vote on the company's modified proposal. All Local Lodge 906 members are encouraged to attend.
Location: IAM District Lodge 725 Headquarters 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Date: Saturday June 20, 2009
Time: First shift vote at 7:00 am Second vote at 12:00 pm Third shift votes at 3:00 pm
Please note: You may vote at any of the above listed polling times. Additional details regarding the company's revised proposal will be made be made available.
Strike Update June 17, 2009 District 725 and Cytec Meet with Federal MediationDistrict Lodge 725 President/DBR Gary Holt reported after two days of continuous meetings with the company at the offices of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, the company has refused to change their position. Additional meetings with the company are scheduled for the remainder of the week. We will post updates on these meetings as information becomes available. Strike Update June 5, 2009 Machinists, Cytec Industries to Resume TalksMembers of Local 906 in Santa Ana, CA, will meet with federal mediators and
representatives of Cytec Industries on June 16 in an effort to resolve the
strike at the Anaheim, CA, facility that began on May 11, 2009.
Strike Update June 2, 2009 Solidarity on the Picket LinesAs the labor dispute between IAM Local Lodge 906 and Cytec enters the fourth week, morale is still high and the solidarity on the picket lines is stronger than ever. Local Lodge 906 members voted overwhelmingly to reject the company's proposals that would force them to work longer hours without overtime pay and erase forty years of past practices.
IAM members from the Los Angeles area have made contributions of food and money to help the strikers in their struggle. Please call (800) 725-9588 and ask how you can help.
Strike Update May 21, 2009
The Orange County Labor Council sponsored a solidarity rally for the striking District 725 members at Cytec Engineered Materials in Anaheim. Over 250 people were in attendance, representing many different labor unions, local politicians and community activists.
Western Territory General Vice President elect Gary Allen was the keynote speaker at rally. You can watch GVP elect Gary Allen's speech on You Tube by clicking here.
Chief Shop Steward and Local Lodge 906 Negotiator Young Ho addressed the participants at the rally. You can see his speech on You Tube by clicking here.
Strike Update May 19, 2009
The following information on COBRA benefits is provided to assist our members during this labor dispute. Congress passed the landmark Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) health benefit provisions in 1986. The law amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Internal Revenue Code and the Public Health Service Act to provide continuation of group health coverage that otherwise might be terminated.
Department of Labor: Strike Update May 11, 2009
For Immediate Release:
On Monday May 11, 2009 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 906 went on strike against Cytec Engineering Materials on 1440 Kraemer Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92806.
The last day of negotiations took place on May 7th, and the Company’s last, best and final offer was rejected. The final offer from the Company contained major changes that were unacceptable to the bargaining unit. Some of these are as follows:
Forced overtime: The Company wants the employees to work 12 hour shifts without any overtime. In order to have Sunday off, an employee must now work a minimum of 56 hours per week. If an employee wants Saturday off, they must work a minimum of 60 hours per week. Otherwise, Saturday and Sunday are mandatory work days. Training: Cytec is a company that makes composites for both the airline industry and the military. This is a very sensitive technology, and the Company is not willing to provide the necessary training for its employees to be able to stay abreast of this technology. By not providing the necessary training, the company is jeopardizing the security in a most sensitive area. Past Practice: All past practices and grievance awards are to be erased and not used again in the future because the Management of the Company was unable to control their own Supervisors.
The above listed examples are at the root of the labor dispute between Cytec and the IAM. The Company is trying to use the current economic conditions to squeeze hard earned benefits and practices that the IAM members have enjoyed for a number of years. With their draconian overtime changes, they want their employees to spend more time away from their families, and force their workforce to work around the clock. In addition to this, the Company could actually employ more out of work technicians to insure the safety of the public and our military troops.
For further information, contact Al Rosales, Business Representative IAMAW District Lodge 725 at (909) 731-8336. |
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