Ratification Meeting Questions
Is the lump sum bonus based off hours worked?
Yes, the 4% lump sum payments will be (hours worked in previous year multiplied by the employee’s wage at eligibility date multiplied by 4.0%).
Does PAA (blue-card) still run April to April?
Yes. It will be pro-rated for people who start after April.
Can you use PAA (blue-card) while at work?
Yes, as long as you notify your section manager.
What are the hours for the ratification vote?
Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 6am-6pm and Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 7am-3pm.
Is the whole contract going to be released?
Yes. We have two copies available to review.
What happens if one of the locals votes no? Do we still get a ratification bonus?
No
Does the retention rate calculate into the lump sum payments?
Yes
What % of the ratification bonus comes out for union dues?
1.44%
Will the strike pay decrease if we strike?
No
Will we get a 2nd boot voucher if we have already used ours this year?
The boot voucher runs annually. You would have to wait until the next available voucher.
Who decides what other companies are used to determine the market base wage increase?
Caterpillar determines where the market base wage comes from.
When would our wage increases take affect?
The day of ratification.
When would they pay out the ratification bonus?
The company has 60 days to pay out the ratification bonus.
What happens if we do not ratify this agreement?
The Union would request to continue bargaining with the company while working under an extension of current contract language.
The company could deny further talks.
The Union could call a strike.
Can Ratification and/or lump sum bonuses be split between 401K and cash out?
Yes, upon further review the maximum into your 401k is 70%.
Who do we call 30 minutes prior to shift for PAA?
Section manager or Hotline.
If 3A64s sign the retention bonus, are they automatically converted?
No
Will the 30-minute notification for blue card usage count as an attendance occurrence?
No
If you don’t vote, will it count as a No vote?
No, only the votes that are cast will be counted.
Can they lower your retention bonus once it’s raised?
No. It can be raised again at company’s discretion.
Is the one week of shutdown released for just this year?
No. One week will be released every year of the agreement.