Originally Posted by busdriver12 (Post 2163642)

Absolutely. Unused sick leave needs to go into a bank so you can use it when the big stuff comes along. Almost everyone goes out for at least a few months as they get older. Accidents, surgery, injuries, cancer, heart attacks....all of these things could last for months, if not years. I know people who have barely used their banks for many years, one major event happens, and at least they can stay on full pay for a long time to cover it. This one is worth fighting for.

Originally Posted by BobZ (Post 2163998)

Sick banks and pensions both....

Originally Posted by JamesBond (Post 2164030)

don't forget full retro

Originally Posted by MOTOJOE (Post 2164077)

I might tolerate some parts being status quo. But no sections of this contract should go backwards. Period!

Originally Posted by Xray678 (Post 2164266)

If there is any truth at all to these rumors, we are in big trouble. Surely the union would not agree to crap like that?!!?

Originally Posted by Schwanker (Post 2164439)

Who exactly are you referencing when you say "the union."

You have the negotiators/chairman running negotiating/agreeing to the agreements in principle. Now what happens if they "agree to crap like that" even though it is not acceptable to the majority of the MEC????

Let your reps know where YOU stand!