IUE CWA Local 82130

12/20/2025

09/06/2025

We have ratified the 2025 contract!

08/31/2025

Proposed Contract Highlights

4.0% General Wage Increase per year of 6-year contract. Total 24% over 6yrs

Health Care Coverage same as before, increases on premiums (excluding Kaiser Plan)
(in order of each yr in contract) 2%, 2%, 4%, 4%, 5%, 5%
Kaiser Plan cost share will be raised 15% for 2026 (after 2026 subject to changes by Kaiser)

Dental and Vision same as before, increases on premiums
(in order of each yr in contract) 0%, 2%, 3%, 3%, 3%, 3%

We get to partake in the Paid Caregiver Leave (company’s USHR 3-59) starting 12/1/25

Bereavement Changes, employees allowed to use the days off within 2 months of the death. Manager approval for more than the 2 months.
Manager approval for “other relationships”, like raised by a guardian, aunt etc….
Added loss of Pregnancy Bereavement

S&S Technicians new top of rate by 3.15%

Insp B new top of Code 2.17%

Employees on PTO will receive 40hrs of Personal Sick up front on Jan 1 of every year, employee’s accrual rate will reflect from this. More details to be explained at upcoming meeting.

Security Clearance compensation (certain levels only)

No required lunch time during weekend OT.
Ie…work 8hrs get paid for 8hrs

Breaks moved from 10min to 15min

Sexual Orientation protected in CBA

Janitor upgrade
J9’s and J’10’s will become one Job code. All Janitors now eligible for night turn bonus.
Current janitors moved to $20hr with a ceiling of $24 through progression
New hire Janitors will receive a new rate $19hr-$24hr

08/30/2025

Brothers and Sisters,
We have reached a tentative agreement with the company at this time. Normal work operations will continue until contract ratification.
Ratification vote will be Saturday, September 6 at 2pm. Notices will be posted in the plant.

08/30/2025

Brothers and sisters,

The Negotiating committee would like to inform everyone that negotiations are ongoing and the IUE-CWA local 82130 continues to bargain in good faith with the company. Negotiations will be ongoing into Saturday and beyond-as long as it takes to secure the contract that our members deserve!

HOLD THE LINE!

In solidarity,

Rich Donophan
President

08/26/2025

Union Strong!
The turnout tonight at the IBEW union hall was a phenominal turnout!
Your voices were heard. We will continue to fight!
IUE and IBEW shown together in solidarity
We continue working with SEA, we just simply did not have space for all 3 unions.

08/25/2025

Brothers and Sisters,
Please see below and make the time to come!

08/16/2025

R.I.P. Jimbo, his family has shared his obituary with us. Forever in our hearts. Union Strong!

James Jimbo Liberto Sr, aged 67, of OBrien, FL, passed away on August 10, 2025. Born on October 4, 1957 in Baltimore City, MD, James moved to OBrien five years ago from Baltimore. He proudly served in the Army and was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of

08/11/2025

Brothers and Sisters,

This is our fourth loss within a week.

We announce the passing of Dave Shriner.
Please see his obituary below and keep his friends and family in your thoughts and prayers.

https://www.kefferfh.com/obituaries/David-W-Shriner-Jr?obId=43919373&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMHVrZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu98WoFGA2FyyfBxQep79AeLojlS-z1ugcZ1kkPUCquSga5_5P3E9S1e3d2N_aem_EmBFrGHdRBdAm-GU8pJoKA

View David W Shriner, Jr's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/10/2025

Brothers and Sisters,
It saddens us to share more sad news.. James Liberto Sr. has passed away. His dedicated service for many years did not go unnoticed. Please keep the Liberto family and Jim’s friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Please be on the lookout for information regarding services in the plant.