Category Archive: Mine

Aug 06

Park Party

      Hello Brothers and Sisters,I would like to thank all of you who attended our Summer Barbecue Party, it was a great success. I would also like to extend my thanks to the vendors that graciously donated so many gifts for our raffle.  2017 will be here before you know it and our …

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Jun 01

NEWS FROM THE MINE

l hope you all had a great and safe Holiday weekend.  I would like to thank the Members who took it to the next level and attended Steward training and are ready to represent each and everyone of you. We will hold another class in July to build numbers up on teams that are lacking Stewards. The rumors …

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Apr 15

PARK AT LARK ARBITRATION

Dear Brother’s and Sisters, We now have word that the arbitration went in favor of Rio Tinto KUC and  agrees that Rio Tinto KUC did not violate the 2009-2017 CBA in the Park at Lark grievance. We are going to meet at the first of the week to go over the findings from the Arbitrator and discuss where we …

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Feb 25

Vice Presidents Message

Dear Brother’s and Sister’s and Eligible Members    As earlier reported, I am putting together an Open House to get non active Member’s involved and educate non members on why the Union is important to all employees. My goal is to get more involvement from current Members and bring aboard those who are not. The contract is coming …

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Feb 24

Refinery Update

  Sisters and Brothers, We are still in tough times all around the mountain. The important thing is to remember to band together in these times because that is all that’s going to get us through this adversity. By doing so, we will show the company that we are united and stand as one. The …

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Feb 09

Weekend Message

    Dear Members, This week all Union Heads met with Kennecott Officials for our yearly sit down. We went over all issues that are concerned by all of you. We went deep into out sourcing jobs with Contractor’s. I will follow up with Kennecott and keep you all informed. Your yearly safety and performance …

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Feb 01

Weekend Message

Dear Brother’s and Sister’s I hope you all had a safe week at work and all your needs to complete your tasks are met. First off, the along waited bonus is no longer rumor. You all will get your safety and incentive bonus on 02-14. The amount I couldn’t get anyone to comment on. Along with …

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Jan 17

Park at Lark Arbitration

Dear Brother’s and Sister’s Today was the day we have all anticipated for a long time. Arbitration took place today on compensation for the mandatory shuttle provided by Lewis Stages implemented by Kennecott a year ago. We all know it increased our work day by a half hour or more. The arbitration was scheduled to take two days …

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Jan 11

Mine and Vice Presidents Message

Dear Members, Happy New Years. I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season. With a new year ahead of us, we all have to focus where we are today and where we want to be at years end. The long fought after bus situation goes to arbitration January 16. I will be one of …

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Dec 07

Mine

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The  Holiday Season is upon us. My message to you all is to be safe and enjoy them to their fullest. This is also a time of year where depression can set in. If you know of anyone who may need an uplift due to their personal situation, invite them over to …

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