BoomerSooner77
New Member
Was snooping around on the ZFW local NATCA site and came across the IWR-"contract". Just spent about 3 hours reading the important sections. Not sure if it's still current, I would think some changes have been made.
The copy contained in the link is the copy used to educate non-bargaining personnel on the IWRs which you will see explanations/directives geared toward non-bargaining personnel in the right columns which are not part of the "contract".
I am sure some of the fellas who are CPC can let us know if these are still valid.
Upon initial review my only concerns are as follows (I may have missed things so if they're in there let me know). Everything else seems to be a normal course of business:
http://zfw.natca.net/iwr/iwr.htm
The copy contained in the link is the copy used to educate non-bargaining personnel on the IWRs which you will see explanations/directives geared toward non-bargaining personnel in the right columns which are not part of the "contract".
I am sure some of the fellas who are CPC can let us know if these are still valid.
Upon initial review my only concerns are as follows (I may have missed things so if they're in there let me know). Everything else seems to be a normal course of business:
- Not enough restrictions on scheduling practices (ie hours between shifts)
- Severance pay sux.
- Only 90 days notice required to Union in the event of RIF but 9 months notice in the event of facility closure (in other words, should they decide to privatize and utilize the existing facility for contractors, only 90 days notice required). While it's still better than notice usually received in the private sector, it's a little different as you can't exactly go out and easily find another controller job.
- I am sure this is a directive from the Union, which I've seen in every contract I've ever reviewed from any Union... but giving duty assignments (non controller) by seniority instead of by most capable/efficient/knowledgable, never understood that one.
- Dress code is awfully vague. I don't see anything indicating shirts must be tucked in, and the directives indicate for management to use best judgement (I have a feeling this has resulted in more greivances that can be counted).
http://zfw.natca.net/iwr/iwr.htm