Post, November 16, 2021 • Sandia and OPEIU negotiators met today for the first time since the contract expired Sept. 22. Union negotiators passed a comprehensive proposal that revisited several economic and non-economic articles. Because of the limited amount of time reserved for bargaining today, Sandia requested time to review the proposal and to meet...
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Sept. 1, 2021, 6:55 p.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • The bargaining teams met virtually three times today and exchanged counterproposals and questions and answers on several issues. Overall, according to Sandia’s accounting, there are currently proposals on 21 contract articles waiting on responses from OPEIU. Sandia is working on its responses to proposals from the OPEIU on six articles. Currently, the OPEIU...
Sept. 10, 2021, 1:08 p.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • Sandia sent OPEIU three counteroffers during the off week and is eagerly awaiting productive discussions on the numerous articles that Sandia has provided to the union without receiving a response. These articles cover nearly the entire breadth of day-to-day operations, including hiring, training, leave and benefits. Efficient, two-way dialogue on...
Sept. 14, 2021, 3:47 p.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • In the first bargaining session since Sept. 2, the OPEIU “walked out” of virtual negotiations this morning after about 15 minutes of discussions and as Sandia was preparing to present a wage proposal. The labs would have preferred to have a dialogue, but instead submitted by email its first wage...
Sept. 15, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • Sandia is encouraged by today’s productive dialogues, which included discussions on many different topics. Sandia and OPEIU negotiators met virtually twice and reached tentative agreements on four articles. Tomorrow is the eighth and final scheduled negotiation day that OPEIU has agreed to. Much work still needs to be done before...
Sept. 16, 2021, 1:53 p.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • Negotiations slowed this morning with the OPEIU saying, “No,” to several Sandia proposals but not offering any new counterproposals, including on wages. Several of the rejected proposals were benefits articles passed to the OPEIU on Aug. 19 with no response from the union until today. Sandia re-emphasized that its offer...
Sept. 16, 2021, 5:42 p.m
Post, November 16, 2021 • Sandia offered the OPEIU a comprehensive contract proposal that includes a total 3.75% wage increase over three years. The proposal has a $900 early ratification bonus ($500 for student interns) that expires at 11:59 p.m. tomorrow (Sept. 17). It also includes a continued generous health and benefits package. The union...
Sept. 17, 2021, 1:54 p.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • Sandia and OPEIU negotiators plan to meet Monday morning, Sept. 20, to continue bargaining. The current collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Sept. 18, 2021, 7:45 a.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • Sandia’s offer of a $900 early ratification bonus ($500 for student interns) expired at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, without a response from OPEIU negotiators. As a result, and as communicated to union negotiators, the early ratification bonus is no longer available. The remainder of Sandia’s comprehensive contract proposal, which...
Sept. 2, 2021, 6:17 p.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • Sandia and OPEIU negotiators met three times today to continue discussions on various issues. According to Sandia’s accounting, 22 articles are pending a union response, including 10 articles that form a comprehensive benefits package. Four articles need Sandia’s response. With three previously agreed-to days left to negotiate before the collective...
Sept. 20, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • OPEIU negotiators today said, “No,” to Sandia’s comprehensive contract proposal offered Thursday, Sept. 16, and countered on several articles. Sandia is disappointed with the union’s unwillingness to clarify its priorities for a new contract. Sandia negotiators are working this evening to provide another comprehensive proposal in response to articles passed...
Sept. 21, 2021, 7:20 p.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • OPEIU proposed a comprehensive package this evening in response to Sandia’s second comprehensive proposal. Sandia’s team is working to respond to the union tomorrow. Sandia’s goal remains to reach an agreement that is fair and competitive, and which supports its national security mission before the current contract expires tomorrow at...
Sept. 22, 2021, 8:44 p.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • Sandia and the OPEIU negotiated into the evening without reaching an agreement. Sandia is waiting for a counterproposal to its most recent offer that included lump sum and wage increases totaling 6.5% over three years. The current contract expires at 11:59 p.m. tonight, and the union has notified Sandia that...
Sept. 30, 2021, 10:32 a.m.
Post, November 16, 2021 • Sandia was committed and had requested to resume bargaining this week, but union negotiators were unavailable. Scheduling conflicts exist for both teams the next two weeks, and therefore the teams do not plan to return to the table until Oct. 18. Sandia has offered to continue bargaining before then by...
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