REMOVED September 12, 2012
From: Jane Allen
To: Edward Koziatek
Re: Reinstated Classification of Plant Maintenance Man
August 15, 1995
I understand there is contusion regarding the reinstated classification of Plant Maintenance Man in the Tentative Agreement.
First, all incumbent Plant Maintenance Mechanics have been granted job security to protect their classification, pay, and status.
Second, we have agreed that the classification of Plant Maintenance Man cannot be utilized at a location until any furloughed Plant Maintenance Mechanic has been recalled.
We have also agreed to job description language for the Plant Maintenance Man which is considerably more restrictive than that which previously existed for this classification before the name was changed to Apprentice Mechanic.
There is no intent to arbitrarily replace Plant Maintenance Mechanics as a result of this change in the Agreement. To further demonstrate this intent, we will agree to a “floor” of Plant Maintenance Mechanics which will be the number of Plant Maintenance Mechanics on the payroll on August 15, 1995, less those who elect the Early Retirement Program. We further agree not to hire Plant Maintenance Men unless we are at or above the floor.
We have also agreed to establish a joint committee to immediately review and resolve any questions regarding the application of the Plant Maintenance Man classification.
(Signed original on file)