2016 Siemens Labour Meeting

 

This event represents the first time LL2468 has participated in a Siemens Union Conference.  Members from IG Metall, IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers), IAMAW, IUE-CWA (International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers – Communications Workers of America), USW (United Steel Workers), UAW (United Auto Workers) and UNIFOR were representing Germany, Canada and the US.  Canadians were represented by an all-Quebec contingent from Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres and Drummondville.

Reinhard Hahn, IG Metall Head of Projects, stated that a major fact of Germany’s success is the inclusion of Labour Unions in all levels of the Company Hierarchy.  Economic profitability is intertwined with employees.  The German model is based upon a 3-Pillar system:  The Trade Union, The Works Council and The Supervisory Board.

IG Metall spearheaded a movement to introduce an International Framework Agreement for all Siemens companies throughout the world.  Included in this plan is a Neutrality Clause that would allow for organization opportunities of non-organized Siemens shops with no interference from Company management.  At present, this is still not recognized in Canada and the US.

Lee Vickers, Senior Director of Siemens HR in the US spoke about the current situation of Siemens in the US, including Union representation and the various Siemens divisions.  When questioned about the applicability of any neutrality clause in the US, he answered that he thought that it wouldn’t work in the US.  He also mentioned that it’s up to the employees to organize on their own.

The main activity that occurred at this meeting was the World Café, the purpose of which was to gather answers to the following questions:  1.  What would be high value for the unions active in Siemens companies?  2. How should the structure of inter-union representation at Siemens be defined?  3. What programs should be agreed with Siemens?  Framework of apprentice and training programs defined?  4. Most important parts with respect to activities in Siemens companies in the US?  What would be most esteemed by employees?  5. How should communications/coordination be defined between all parties?

Many interesting conclusions were revealed following the dissemination of the answers, but the returning themes revolved around job security, pensions, healthcare, right to respect/dignity and fair representation.  Other items such as forming union groups according to industry and/or geography, forming email lists and websites and ensuring that appropriate interpretation is available were also listed.

We look forward to attending future Siemens Labour Meetings.

Links to the meeting from other unions:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/uswdistrict4edison/albums/72157664576961176/page2

http://www.dialog.igmetall.de/international/news/view/datum/2016/02/22/titel/workshop-of-us-and-canadian-unions-represented-at-Siemens/

LL2468 and Siemens Canada Sign New Collective Agreement

On August 31, 2015, members of the LL2468 (Siemens Canada employees) Negotiation Committee signed the new Collective Agreement along with their counterparts from Siemens Canada.  Negotiations were very stream-lined and efficient which resulted in the shortest negotiation period in recent years.  The signing of the new agreement two weeks prior to the expiration of the current agreement is also a rare occurrence.

Congratulations to all!

Le 31 Août, 2015, les membres de la Comité de négociation de la SL2468 (employés Siemens Canada) ont signé la nouvelle convention collective avec leurs homologues de Siemens Canada. Les négociations ont été très rationalisée et efficace qui a abouti à la période de négociation le plus court depuis de nombreuses années. La signature de la nouvelle entente deux semaines avant l’expiration de l’accord actuel est également un événement rare.

Féicitations à tous!

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VOTE ON SIEMENS OFFER – THURSDAY, JUNE 18

SECTION LOCALE 2468

LOCAL LODGE 2468

À tous les membres – SIEMENS CANADA – To all members:

SPECIAL BULLETIN SPÉCIAL

NÉGOCIATIONS / NEGOTIATIONS – SIEMENS CANADA

LE VOTE SUR L’OFFRE DE LA COMPAGNIE SE TIENDRA LE:

THE VOTE ON THE COMPANY OFFER WILL TAKE PLACE ON:

JEUDI 18 JUIN, 2015 – THURSDAY JUNE 18, 2015

ENTRE / BETWEEN:

07:00 ET / AND 17:30

AU / AT 

BUREAU 2468 OFFICE, 2575 32e AVENUE, SUITE 203, LACHINE, H8T 3G9

Votre comité de négociation sera disponible pour clarifications. Le comité de négociation remettra un résumé de l’offre le mercredi, 17 juin.

Your Negotiating Committee will be available for any clarification. The Negotiation Committee will submit a summary of the offer on Wednesday, June 17.

NÉGOCIATION SIEMENS NEGOTIATION

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C’est du 4 au 6 mai dernier que les représentants de la SL 2468 et de la compagnie Siemens se sont rencontrés afin de débuter la négociation de la convention collective.  Les prochaines rencontres sont provisoirement prévue pour la semaine du 25 mai et porteront principalement sur l’interprétation de la convention collective.

Representatives of LL2468  met the Company (Siemens Canada) representatives From May 4th to 6th in order to begin the negotiation process.  The next meetings are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 25th and will focus primarily on contract language.

Votre Comité de Négociation / Your Negotiation Committee

George Zoni – Gynna Torres – Daren Legault – Michael Munn

 

2015 IAM Photo Contest

This is the official announcement of the 2015 IAM Photography Contest. It is open to all IAM members in good standing. Entries should catch IAM members at work in unposed photos. Winning entries will win a cash prize and will appear in the 2016 IAM Calendar. Two dollars from each calendar sale is donated to Guide Dogs of America.

http://www.goiam.org/index.php/headquarters/departments/communications/photo-contest/13873-2015-photo-contest

 

SAVIEZ-VOUS QUE? / DID YOU KNOW?

Depuis 1997, malgré le taux de syndicalisation de 39,9% contre 28,2% en Ontario, la progression de la productivité au travail au Québec a rattrapé et dépassé celle de nos voisins. /

Since 1997, despite a trade-unionization rate of 39,9% against 28,2% in Ontario, labour productivity growth in Quebec has not only caught up but outperformed that of our neighbours!

Nathalie Meunier, Communicateur / Communicator

Nathalie Meunier certifiée Leadership II/now Leadership II certified

La Présidente du Comité de Grief (Siemens) et Communicateur pour la section locale 2468 est revenue la semaine passée d’une formation intensive du Centre d’Éducation et de Technologie William W. Winpisinger (W3) situé à Hollywood, Maryland. La formation au Centre W3 inclue entre autres Leadership I et II, administration site WEB, Secrétaire Financier ainsi que plusieurs autres.

The Grievance Chair (Siemens) and Communicator of 2468 returned last week from an intensive week of training in Hollywood, Maryland, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center (W3).  Training at the W3 includes Leadership I and II, Website administration, Financial Secretary and much more.

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