CIR Decision
Published on Thursday, May 25, 2023
The Decision from CIR reads as follows:
DECISION: After careful consideration of the evidence submitted, the Council rules as follows:
1. The parties are instructed to amend Article I, Section 1.01, to show the period of agreement as being from June 5, 2023, through May 24, 2025.
2(a). The total wage for the Journeyman Wireman shall be increased $1.05 per hour, effective June 5, 2023, an additional $0.50 per hour, effective January 1, 2024, an additional $0.75 per hour, effective June 3, 2024, and an additional $0.75 per hour, effective January 6, 2025.
2(b). The present wage and fringe benefit differential, for all classifications other than those specifically mentioned in this decision, shall be maintained in accordance with the present agreement.
3. The parties are instructed to insert the following language into Article III to replace Article III, Section 3.01(g).
Labor Day shall be a paid holiday. Effective January 1, 2024, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day shall be paid holidays. Eight (8) hours of straight time pay only, no benefits.
4-12. After careful consideration of all issues, the Council declines at this time to change the existing language or add new language on the following issues: 4. Section 2.08 (add (e) through (h)) – Steward Language, 5. Section 3.01 – Work Hours, 6. Sections 3.01(c) and 3.05(b) – Show Up Time, 7. Section 3.01(h)(1, 2, 3) – Add PTO Language, 8. Section 3.05(k) – Parking Reimbursement, 9. Section 3.05(l)(1, 2, 3, 4) – Walk Time Language, 10. Section 3.07(a) – Journeyman to Foreman Ratio, 11. Sections 3.08(b)(3) and Article VII, Section 7.01 – Health & Welfare, 12. Section 6.17 – Add Apprentice Pay for Class Attendance.
The parties are instructed to incorporate the matters set forth in this decision (including any issues previously agreed upon locally) into an agreement that shall then be signed by both parties. Should any of the above changes affect articles and sections not specifically identified by the parties or contained in this decision, those articles and sections shall be modified as required to comply with this decision. Sufficient copies of this agreement are to be promptly submitted for approval in accordance with the usual procedure. These copies must contain original signatures but need not include the original agreement.
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: Washington, DC May 16, 2023
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