These are some of the issues we are looking into and keeping an eye on:
Computer operator work
The Guild is investigating where the operator work has gone since staffing has been reduced from 2.5 to 2 positions.
Evaluation sent outside the company
The Guild is investigating an instance of a member’s job evaluation being disseminated outside of the organization.
Guild work being performed by exempt personnel
The Guild is investigating an instance of Guild work involving Boston Globe fee accounting being done by managers.
Reporter denied freelance opportunity
A reporter in the Waterville unit has been denied an opportunity to freelance under the outside activities section of the contract that the Guild is investigating.
Outsource and management performing work in South Portland
The Guild is investigating a potential use of outside contractors to do painting and managers’ use of the OmniCon system in South Portland.
Guild work done by non-Guild members
The Guild is investigating an instance of plant maintenance work being performed by non-Guild members.
UPDATE: Members of the Pressmen union attempted to fix the problem and couldn’t. The one Guild member available was already in the plant working on a separate issue. He did fix the problem during his next shift. The grievance committee has dismissed as resolved.
Verbal warning
The Guild is investigating the issuance of a verbal warning to a member for too many data entry errors.
UPDATE: The Guild has raised several issues with the company on this matter and continues to discuss this issue.
Circulation managers doing Guild work
The Guild is investigating an instance of a manager making calls for seasonal starts.
UPDATE: The Guild requested information on this matter and is awaiting a response.
Seniority scheduling
The Guild is looking into a seniority scheduling issue between the day and night shift in South Portland.
UPDATE: The investigation continues on this matter.
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