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Manufacturing Division News
Shop Stewards Come Together to Strengthen Grievance Handling Skills
The Shop Stewards’ Workshop on May 3rd was a great success!
Local 98 and Plastic, Soft Materials Association Reach Agreement
Contract negotiations have recently concluded between the New York New Jersey Regional Joint Board, and its Local 98 with the Plastic, Soft Materials Association. The results— an impressive 3 year contract.
After months of talks between the Union and the Company, and as many as 10 bargaining sessions, a new agreement was reached. From the beginning the bargaining committee was steadfast in maintaining affordable health insurance and fair gains in wages for its 600 members. Thanks to their dedication, nearly all goals where met. Just to name a few:
3 Year Agreement Reached at Bemis, Local 1439
After 9 meetings, a 60 day contract extension, and several membership meeting— a new 3 year agreement was ratified between Local 1439, and Bemis Incorporated of Flemington New Jersey.
Saks Workers Sew up New Contract
Union and management negotiators have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract for New York New Jersey Regional Joint Board members at Saks
Burma Bibas Workers Get Severance Package

Seventy five workers at the Burma Bibas tie factory in Long Island
