May 31, 2018

 ATU 627 Members at Metro:

Well it’s that time again to take contract demands. As such, we plan on taking all member submissions at our June, July, and August meetings. Also, I encourage you to give your submissions, in writing, to your union representatives or feel free to email them directly to me at [email protected]. When you submit your ideas, please be sure to include your phone number so that I may contact you for any clarification, should I have any questions concerning your submission.

 Lastly, as you may recall, prior to the beginning of the 2015 contract negotiations I sent you a letter concerning Metro’s request to take the bio-metrics screening. Since bio-metrics screening will certainly be on the table again this round of negotiations, I am expressing my concern over this issue as summer and fall approaches. Just as in 2015, Metro is planning to get employees to take the blood test early before contract talks even begin.  In my opinion, this is an underhanded and disingenuous tactic and therefore I have requested the company not to begin our negotiation process with such gamesmanship.  That said, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE BIO-METRICS SCREENING ADMINISTERED AT METRO FOR THE 2019 YEAR UNTIL WE COME TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPANY ON THIS ISSUE AND IT IS VOTED UPON. If you are concerned about your health or otherwise wish to undergo a screening, please contact your health care provider and request that he/she perform the test.

In Solidarity,

 Troy L. Miller

President/Business Agent