L.U. 47 (lctt,mo,o,u&uow), DIAMOND BAR, CA — Greetings, brothers and sisters. Work has been slow but steady around the jurisdiction. There are multiple reasons for the slowdown, from slow rate-case developments and material backorders to lending rates for the investor-owned utilities and the presidential election. Whatever it is, there is a slowdown in the face of what looked to be one of the biggest ever periods of growth on our electrical grids.
Here are Local 47’s bargaining and event updates:
Southern California Edison — Production specialist issues continue to be discussed. With respect to real-time operators, we have held eight days of bargaining with the company to develop a stand-alone agreement. At the time of this writing, the next day of bargaining is scheduled for June 14. The demotion of e-crew foreman Ray Delgado is set for arbitration on Aug. 22 and 28. The union is meeting with the company and employees to discuss the process of the closure of the Barstow Service Center.
- City of Riverside/Wastewater — Negotiations continue.
- City of Anaheim — Negotiations continue.
- City of Banning — Negotiations continue.
- Local 47 Steward and Safety Conference June 8 in San Diego was a tremendous success.
- Upcoming event — Local 47’s family picnic on Sept. 21.
We are sad to report the deaths of members Peter Falls, Don Mitchell, Ramon Rodriguez, Albert Salazar, and retired members Steve Neyses and Jimmy Valencia. Our condolences and prayers are with their loved ones.
Work safe and buy union!
Mitch Smith, P.S.
