Management’s Response. Management stated the Union will be given the opportunity for input when contemplating the purchases of tools and/or equipment that are used by Bargaining Unit employees. The Union stated this demand may be considered satisfactorily settled on that basis.
Management’s Response. The purchase of additional tools has been discussed at length between the parties. The Union and Management have reached an agreement as to necessary and appropriate equipment and tools to be purchased for Bargaining Unit employees’ use. During periods of overtime in SPE and/or Prototype Engineering, members of the Bargaining Unit not on overtime will be utilized in the overtime group before work is sent out of represented areas to non-bargaining unit sources. This process has been implemented successfully in the past. There is no reason to believe this process cannot be used successfully in the future. The Union said that its primary focus with this issue was to maintain as much work as possible in the Bargaining Unit. This would require that employees and work be moved in both directions. They went on to say that they were developing a concern that the implementation of various new CAD systems could become an impediment to the free flow of work in the future. They said this could require additional training in order to remove the impediment. They further said that the smooth implementation of this issue would require as much advance notice and discussion as possible prior to utilizing non- bargaining unit employees to perform work normally and historically performed by Bargaining Unit employees. Management said that while the Union prediction of further problems caused by implementing various new CAD systems might be valid, this has not been a problem to date. For the foreseeable future the overlapping of CAD systems (CGS & UG) between SPE and Prototype Engineering should be adequate to bypass this problem. At such time in the future as this may become a problem, Management will participate in discussions with the Union in order to determine what type training programs might best address this issue. The Union and Management must recognize that we are dealing with two different organizations. Further, Management assured the Union that they will have advance discussions with the Union prior to a decision being made to utilize non-bargaining unit employees to perform work normally and historically performed by Bargaining Unit employees. During these discussions full consideration will be given to the Union’s concerns and input. Trim Dept. 1993 Demand Settlement numbers 5, 6, & 7, page 43; to include “Show Cars.” Presently management is not living up to commitment. Union demands all properties done by NAO Prototype shops to be included.
Management’s Response. Under current operating conditions, the guidelines encompassed in the above mentioned demands will be extended to show cars when, as in the case of this answer, the work is only under the jurisdiction of NAO Prototype Design Shops. 1996 Union Demand #12: Prototype Engineering responsibilities Prototype Engineering to be responsible for all math data and engineering drawings for clinic properties, show cars, seating bucks and Interior/Exterior fiberglass models; fabricated by NAO Prototype Shops.
Management’s Response. The purchase of additional tools has been discussed at length between the parties. The Union and Management have reached an agreement as to necessary and appropriate equipment and tools to be purchased for Bargaining Unit employees’ use.
Management’s Response. In follow up to the National Agreement Memorandum on new technology, Management will continue its ongoing practice of joint discussion and implementation of appropriate training and employee utilization. 1996 Union Demand #14: Ergonomics Correct all ergonomic deficient conditions identified by bargaining unit Health and Safety representatives. In follow up to the Health & Safety and Ergonomics Memorandum in the National Agreement, Management and the Union will continue to investigate any specific areas of concern to evaluate ergonomic issues and will make the corrections if necessary. 1996 Union Demand #18: Bargaining Unit Erosion “Bargaining Unit Erosion” pages 16-19, No work normally and historically performed by bargaining unit employees to be done by non-bargaining unit personnel until all bargaining unit members in the affected occupational groups are fully utilized. Fully utilized to mean 58 hours a week. Settled based on the agreement of the local parties in the Memorandum of Understanding dated October 25, 1996, and on the agreements of the parties at the National level. No non-bargaining people offered more hours than all Bargaining Unit people in Occupational Group are offered. Management does not foresee a situation where nonbargaining unit employees under SPE or Pre-Production Operations Management’s direction will be offered overtime during a period when all Bargaining Unit employees in that Occupational Group are not on overtime schedule. However, should such situations arise Management will have advanced discussion with the Union. These discussions will be held far enough in advance so that a mutually satisfactory arrangement can be achieved. 1993 Union Demand #5: Clinic car interiors Trim Department to do all clinic car interiors. 1993 Union Demand #6: Color and evaluation trim properties Trim Department to be responsible for all color and evaluation trim properties. 1993 Union Demand #7: New design seat and trim build Trim Department to be responsible for all Design Center Studio new design seat and trim build. Management has stated that the primary responsibility of the Trim Department is to support the studios in the translation of early design themes for interior trim into three-dimensional representations of those themes. The Trim department’s responsibility is to capture the original intent of the designer as it relates to interior trim, fabric and color theme explorations. Management will utilize the Trim department to fabricate inte...
Management’s Response. It is not Management’s intent to disadvantage any employee who holds Union office from being offered overtime when such work is available to them. 1993 Union Demand #21: Seat checks Seat checks are to be performed by a minimum of two (2) Bargaining Unit employees. Management does not foresee a situation in which other than two Bargaining Unit employees will be utilized in the performance of seat checks. 1990 Union Demand #5: Frequently used tools Issue Trimmers frequently used tools to be kept at each person’s bench at all times (rubber knife, sander, table carts, drill motors). Management’s Response: Management stated that an adequate supply of appropriate tools will be made available to Trim Department employees. Employees may keep these tools at their bench, except during extended periods of absences. The Union stated this demand may be considered satisfactorily settled in that basis.
Management’s Response. During the course of these negotiations, the parties discussed the relationship of the Prototype Engineering Group and the NAO Prototype Shops, particularly as it relates to fulfilling the needs of the various Design Center activities. It was agreed that the current relationships, both physical and personal, between these groups provide substantial benefits to the smooth and efficient flow of projects through the area. It was further agreed that these groups work best when they approach a project as a team. Management assured the Union that it intended to continue to work jointly on developing ways to further strengthen these relationships. Management stated that, under current operating conditions, it intended to utilize the Prototype Engineering Group to provide the construction engineering support for clinic properties, show cars, seating bucks, and interior/exterior fiberglass models when the complete construction is assigned to the NAO Prototype Shops at Design Center. 1993 Local Demand #9 page 45; management is not living up to agreement. Union demands all represented employees be properly trained in the latest technology in their field and be fully utilized using the latest technology immediately. Including, but not limited to Alias and UniGraphics.
Management’s Response. In follow up to the National Agreement Memorandum on new technology, Management will continue its ongoing practice of joint discussion and implementation of appropriate training and employee utilization. Correct all ergonomic deficient conditions identified by bargaining unit Health and Safety representatives.
Management’s Response. In follow up to the Health & Safety and Ergonomics Memorandum in the National Agreement, Management and the Union will continue to investigate any specific areas of concern to evaluate ergonomic issues and will make the corrections if necessary. “Bargaining Unit Erosion” pages 16-19, No work normally and historically performed by bargaining unit employees to be done by non-bargaining unit personnel until all bargaining unit members in the affected occupational groups are fully utilized. Fully utilized to mean 58 hours a week. Settled based on the agreement of the local parties in the Memorandum of Understanding dated October 25, 1996, and on the agreements of the parties at the National level. No non-bargaining people offered more hours than all Bargaining Unit people in Occupational Group are offered. Management does not foresee a situation where nonbargaining unit employees under SPE or Pre-Production Operations Management’s direction will be offered overtime during a period when all Bargaining Unit employees in that Occupational Group are not on overtime schedule. However, should such situations arise Management will have advanced discussion with the Union. These discussions will be held far enough in advance so that a mutually satisfactory arrangement can be achieved.
Management’s Response. It is not Management’s intent to disadvantage any employee who holds Union office from being offered overtime when such work is available to them. Seat checks are to be performed by a minimum of two (2) Bargaining Unit employees. Management does not foresee a situation in which other than two Bargaining Unit employees will be utilized in the performance of seat checks. Issue Trimmers frequently used tools to be kept at each person’s bench at all times (rubber knife, sander, table carts, drill motors). Management’s Response: Management stated that an adequate supply of appropriate tools will be made available to Trim Department employees. Employees may keep these tools at their bench, except during extended periods of absences. The Union stated this demand may be considered satisfactorily settled in that basis. Any and all tools or equipment purchased or used in any bargaining unit area must have union approval.
