The Contract Research Committee provides a tremendous service to the local.  Responsibilities include:  assisting with surveys,  tabulating results, researching contract language and wage rates,  and recommending proposals for the Negotiating Committee.  Are you interested in serving on this committee?

Yes

No

What three bargaining items will be the most important to you in our upcoming negotiations? 
(Select only three ranked by importance, use 1 for your first choice, 2 for second choice and 3 for third choice)

1

2

3

Wage increase

1

2

3

Safety and health conditions

1

2

3

Improvement in Flex Benefits

Improve job security measures (e.g., limit subcontracting)

1

2

3

1

2

3

Change in sick leave policy

1

2

3

Continuing participation in Results program

Rank all of the following job-related concerns in order of their importance to you.  (Please rank all of the following items with 1, being the most important to you and your first choice, 2 being next in importance and your second choice, etc.  Continue ranking all eight items, with 8 being your last choice and the least important to you.)

Satisfactory settlement of grievances

Job classifications

Flex benefits

Seniority

Wage increase

Freedom from harassment and discrimination

Health and safety conditions

Union security

Your Thoughts….

Select three factors that you feel will be the most influential in achieving a fair contract settlement in our upcoming negotiations.  (Select only three ranked by importance, use 1 for your first choice, 2 for second choice, and 3 for third choice)

1

2

3

Good will of the company

1

2

3

Willingness to strike

1

2

3

More favorable political climate

1

2

3

Increased industry profits

1

2

3

Union solidarity, among our local as well as others in our industry

1

2

3

Percentage of the industry that is organized

1

2

3

Deregulation (re-regulation) in our industry

1

2

3

Low unemployment rates

How would you rate the company's level of concern for the people who work for it?

Very concerned

Fairly concerned

Does not really care about us

Which of the following do you feel has the greatest effect on the company's ability to be competitive?

Wages and benefits

Poor management techniques

Value of the dollar

Facility and equipment costs

Given the current climate in the company, do you feel secure in your job?

Yes

No

Don't know

How do you think your negotiated wages, benefits and working conditions compare to those of people who do similar jobs but have no union?

My wages, benefits and working conditions are better.

My wages, benefits and working conditions are about the same.

My wages, benefits and working conditions are worse

Don't know

How would you rate your supervisor?

How would you rate your Manager?

Rate your CEO.

How would you rate upper management in your division?

If you were sitting across the bargaining table from management, what would be your most important demand?

Is there a new item, a specific benefit you don't currently have, which you feel that the local union should attempt to gain for you in our upcoming negotiations?

What goal should we set for yearly wage increases?  (Avg. per year)

What increase, if any, in Flex Benefits should we set as our goal?

Is there a specific person you would like to have representing you as a Negotiator?  If so, please submit their name.

Specific contact language changes or proposals you would like to submit.  (We will contact you for further information.)

Additional Thoughts?

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Name:

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Department:

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Location:

E-mail:

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If you would prefer to print out this page and mark your responses, you may mail this survey-
(For a printable page, Click here)

by interoffice mail: 
Mike Long - IBEW Local 1613,

by U.S. Mail to:
Mike Long, IBEW Local 1613, 6200 Connecticut, Suite 105, Kansas City, MO  64120

To contact us:

(816)241-1613
local1613@earthlink.net

United We Bargain….  Divided We Beg !!!

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