On Dec. 1-2, our K4 Skilled Trades Bargaining Team met with UCLA to begin negotiations for our next contract. Although we made progress on a few articles, we have a long way to go to get a strong contract that will acknowledge the important work we do to keep UCLA campuses and health centers safe, well-maintained and running smoothly.
Our team made counterproposals on Article 10 Training & Development, and there was much discussion on Article 11 Promotion and Transfer and Article 25 Discipline & Dismissal. Our team feels that there is a strong need for the University to invest more in its workforce by providing more resources for training and internal promotions.
“The fight has just begun. Let’s stay united and win a strong contract at UCLA.”
Brian Rojas
Bargaining Team member
Teamsters made proposals on the following articles:
Article 2: Classifications and Reclassifications/Out of Class Assignments
Article 7: Performance Evaluation
Article 8: Personnel Files
Article 9: Apprentices
Article 10: Training & Development
Article 11: Promotion & Transfer
Article 15: Pay Differentials
Article 20: Medical Separation
Article 25: Discipline & Dismissal
Article 30: Health & Safety
Appendix J: Value of Safety Shoes
Articles Tentatively Agreed to with no changes from current contract:
Article 4: Nondiscrimination in Employment
Article 5: Positions & Appointments
Article 6: Probationary Period
Article 13: Uniforms, Tools, & Equipment
Article 18: Sick Leave
Article 19: Work Incurred Injury or Illness
Article 21: Reasonable Accommodation
Article 22: Leaves of Absence with Pay
Article 23: Leave of Absence Without Pay
Article 24: Military Pay
Article 26: Grievance Procedure
Article 27: Arbitration Procedure
Article 28: Layoff & Reduction in Time
Article 29: Safety Committee
Article 30: Mileage Reimbursement
Article 36: Payroll Deductions
Article 37: Labor Management Relations
Article 38: Bargaining Unit Work
Article 40: Union Rights
Article 41: Management Rights
Article 43: Waiver
Article 44: Separability
Article 47: Job Resignation
Article 49: New Employee Orientation
Article 50: Mileage Reimbursement
Article 51: Lie Detector & Polygraph Tests
In Solidarity,
Our K4 Skilled Trades Bargaining Team:
Rahsonn McGlothen, Facilities Management
Arturo Alvarez, On-Campus Housing
Jesus Manzo, On-Campus Housing
Lars Petersen, Facilities Management
Brian Rojas, Santa Monica, HK / Ronald Reagan
Bernie Grammatico Antonio, Off-Campus Housing
John Viera, Union Representative
Tanya Akel, Chief Negotiator and Teamsters Local 2010 Field Director
Alex Vermie, Teamsters Local 2010 Research Analyst
