As of this writing the Corona Virus cases in the Shipyard are rising at a rapid rate yet people are still refusing to wear mask. Part of the Company response to this is to enforce the Memo of Agreement which was originally agreed to in 1991 and carried over in every contract negotiations since.

We had an unfortunate incident this past month when a group of well intended but misguided employees decided to protest actions taken by the Company against a coworker. This action put the employees employment in jeopardy, it put the Union in a precarious position, and was like a kick to groin for the Company. Fortunately, when the swelling went down we were able to come to a rapid and reasonable resolution.

The Metal Trades is now online! www.mtcnlc.org Check out our website for Union Member Only benefitsts, contact information, Labor Views, and periodic updates. Blue/Gold even up: The Gold Team had 2 less pay hours than the Blue. The members on the Gold Team should have received a 2 hour pay adjustment less any time off for absences. In settlement we accepted $70.00 (before taxes, and other deductions ie: 401k contributions) without any adjustment for absences for the Gold Team members.

Brothers and Sisters This is my first article since being appointed to the position of President to complete the unexpired term of retired President Ken DelaCruz. Part of this article is a conversation I had with the Chief Stewards of the affiliates, the MTC Executive Board and Delegates and I believe the membership will benefit from it: