03/12/2015: Shell announced today it has reached a
four-year labor agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW), the labor union
that represents many of Shell’s hourly employees in its Manufacturing sites,
following 8 weeks of negotiations. Union members are set to vote on the
agreement in the coming days.
“We are glad to have found common ground and get an
agreement in place. Our gratitude goes to everyone whose effort kept our
refineries and chemical plants running safely and reliably throughout these
past weeks,” stated Aamir Farid, vice president of Manufacturing.
“We know it’s been a challenging time on both sides of
the picket line. Now, as teams come back together, let’s welcome everyone back
with care and respect. We will continue moving forward, together.”
Specifically, the agreement set terms for a four-year
agreement commencing February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2019.
Wages
- 2.5%, 3%, 3%, 3.5%
- Wage increases will be effective 4/1 for the first year and 2/1 each subsequent year of the contract
Healthcare
- Renewal of the 80/20 premium split arrangement
- Maintenance
- Language that provides opportunities for local discussion by the parties on the future supply and development of craft workers
Fatigue Management
- Language to meet semiannually to review site practices related to fatigue
No Retrogression of previous agreements relating to
layoff notice, plant closure, rate retention, health and safety, successorship
and job security.
Source: Shell.US
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