Saturday, November 28, 2009

Chicago Locals To Be Placed Under NMFA

On November 24, 2009, the General Executive Board, after extensive discussion, exercised its authority under the International Union Constitution and passed a resolution which terminates the exceptions or policies that granted Local Unions in the Chicago and vicinity the right to negotiate “white paper” bargaining agreements, rather than participate in national bargaining in the freight industry.

Members covered by white paper contracts will not lose any existing working conditions contained in their contracts that are superior to those in the National Master Freight Agreement and its Supplements. Full Story.....

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