IBEW 984 Members,

It looks like we are in for a cold winter!  I hpoe everyone has a chance to enjoy the upcoming hloiday season with family and friends.
I would like to take this opportunity to update you on some recent success stories and challenges that lie ahead for Local 984.

SUCCESS STORIES 

- On 8/16/2011 IBEW Local 984 and WRPS agreed to a pre-arbitration settlement for grievance 10A-060. (Changed termination to resignation plus cash payment)

- On 10/26/2011 Local 984 and CHPRC agreed to a pre-arbitration settlement for grievance RPC-10-069.  (letter removed from file)

- On 11/15/2011 we FINALLY reached a pre-arbitration agreement with CHPRC on grievance PRC-09-067.  (IHT work from Bechtel transition)

- Our membership has dropped with the recent layoffs. Currently, we have around 600 members! (~501 RCT/HPT/RPTs, 75 IHTs, 14 HSTs & 6 QATs)


UPCOMING CHALLENGES 

- Contract negotiations will begin in January of 2012 for CHPRC, WRPS, MSA, WCH/ESHI, ATL and Parsons.  We can expect a long and difficult process.

- Continue working on wage negotiations with AREVA.

- Various grievances in the arbitration Process.


Sadly, the Local is reporting the passing of two members - David Leitenberg and Dave Borup.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family and friends.

Travel can be difficult this time of year.  Please take care when driving during the winter months and allow adequate time to get to your destination safely!

It is my hope that all of our Local 984 members at Hanford and AREVA hae a happy and safe holiday season.  Merry Christmas to all and have a very happy New Year!


Fraternally,

Terry Cherney
Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local 984