11/15/2023  -  Special Local Lodge Meeting

Brothers and Sisters,

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, the Local Lodge 1562 negotiation committee met with Howmet Fastening Systems – Kingston Operations. 

As a result of negotiations on 11/15/2023, the local lodge negotiation committee hereby requests the following:

·        Lodge Members which are currently on strike (those who worked for HFS-Kingston up until November 1, 2023, who were covered by the collective bargaining agreement) are requested to attend the local lodge special meeting, which is detailed below.

o   Where?                   White Eagle Hall

o   What Day?              Thursday, November 16th 2023

o   Time?                      11:00 AM 

·        Local Lodge Members, which are not regular dues paying members, such as retirees, are requested to relieve the lodge membership from the picket line at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 16th 2023, and hold the line until the special meeting is adjourned. 

We thank everyone for the ongoing support, participation, and patience during these times.

10/30/2023 - ***UPDATE*** Special Meeting and Contract Vote

Brothers and Sisters,

There will be a special meeting at the White Eagle Hall on 10/31/2023. The negotiation committee will present a tentative bargaining agreement, and a vote will be held. 

1st SHIFT:  You are expected to report to White Eagle Hall at 3:30 PM to attend the Special Meeting and Vote. (Midnight Shift)

2nd SHIFT: Will be leaving work at 3:30 PM. Members are to leave work and go directly to the White Eagle Hall. (Day Shift)

3rd SHIFT: Report to White Eagle Hall at 3:30 PM. You will be reporting to work after Special Meeting and Contract Vote at White eagle Hall. (Afternoon Shift) 

Attendance is requested by all Local Lodge 1562 members.

10/13/2023 - Collective Bargaining Agreement - Vote

5/11/2023 - Proposal Meeting

4/23/2023 - Collective Bargaining Questionnaires