Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Sounds like a good resolution and I will support it. We need to reach a consensus on "significant" is we can.
1. MEC Ratification Policy
a. Collective bargaining agreements that have been approved by the MEC and result from negotiations undertaken pursuant to both Section 28 of the PWA and Section 6 of the Railway Labor Act that both resolve all Section 6 issues and conclude Section 6 negotiations shall be subject to membership ratification. All other agreements shall be subject only to MEC ratification unless the MEC determines that an agreement should be subject to membership ratification.
2. Ratification Procedures
a. A draft copy of all tentative agreements, amendments, and side letters of agreement to the PWA will be distributed to the MEC so that it is in their possession at least seven days prior to a scheduled MEC ratification vote. The seven-day period may be reduced by a majority vote of the MEC.
1) If the National Mediation Board has released the parties pursuant to Section 5....
b. A draft copy of all tentative agreements, amendments, and side letters of agreement to the PWA shall not be distributed to the membership prior to MEC ratification.
Okay, I see what you're saying.
Right there in 9.2.b. they cannot provide us with TA language until after it is voted in by the MEC.
I didn't know that was not allowed but it seems odd that a non Section 6 agreement can go to memory rat if the MEC wants it too but if they want to provide incredibly pertinent information about work rule changes to the membership before ratification then it's not allowed. Ever. For any reason.
/Juno Troll Patrol