LOCAL 71 MEMBERS UPDATE: TOOL ALLOWANCE SUCCESS
June 23, 2020
Dear Brother and Sister SOA Mechanics,
Today, we report another success. Our long sought and hard-won tool allowance increases will take effect July 1, 2020. Happy Fiscal New Year!
Next week, our Mechanics employed with the State of Alaska will see the increases to their Tool Allowance, thanks to a Letter of Agreement (LOA) signed in March of this year, which was contingent on Legislative Approval. The LOA states:
A hearty thanks to our head office, our negotiations team, and to our hard-working members, who took the time to bring their specific ideas to leadership and offer examples we could use. Thanks to those members who tapped into their Union Power. You remained engaged throughout the process and were available for the tough discussions that made this a success for all of us. We are truly in this together. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call us, we are here to serve you.
In Solidarity,
Jordan Adams
Business Manager Secretary / Treasurer