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Fri, 12/04/2020 - 9:01am


Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Great news - license reimbursement! You need to contact your district administrator. Take pictures and download all of your licenses and send them to your district for reimbursement for any and all licenses that are “required” in your job title.

Stay safe and well,

Brother GEORGE

George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local 127

Union Update

Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:11am
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
The re-class and upgrades have started; This will take some time as you can imagine and it's not an easy task.  When you get your re-class letter and you have questions call Joan Makie and she will be happy to assist; see her #s below  We are still not able to have a General membership Union meeting; as soon as we can we will inform all members. Thank you to all of you for standing tall during these trying times.
 
In Solidarity
 
Brother GEORGE

 

George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local 127

Union Update

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 10:35am
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Good news is retro pay is finally here.  Thank you so much for your patience and understanding with this long overdue process.
 
Please be advised that we are still waiting on the classifications of every Teamster member.  Call Joan Mackie Director of HR operations, office 857-368-8539, cell# 617-699-3307 and speak with her any questions you may have on retro payments and upgrades.
 
We had an E-board meeting A\and thought it would be prudent to cancel the general membership meetings till the first of the year In light of Covid 19.   As soon as the upgrades and classifications are finished, on to the next round: contract negotiations.  Again, thank you very much for your support.
 
In Solidarity,
 
Brother GEORGE
 

 

George E. McGilloway

Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer

Union Update

Tue, 08/11/2020 - 1:08pm

Good afternoon,
 
I have been working with HRD and the Comptroller’s Office on the implementation of the Unit B CBA increases and the implementation of the remainder of the Classification Study.

The Unit B CBA increases effective 7/9/17, 7/8/18 and 7/7/19 are scheduled to be processed during the pay period August 16, 2020 to August 29, ,2020 (included in pay advice of September 4, 2020).  In the event there is an issue and it cannot be processed during this pay period I will let you know.

I have submitted the request to process the CBA retroactive payments to the Office of the State Comptroller but have not received a confirmation of the date they will be processed.  Once I have the date I will let you know.

The increase of $700.00 to Step 12 effective 6/30/2020 and the $750.00 bonus for employees who remain red-circled will be processed after the classification/bargaining unit changes effective 2/16/2020 are implemented.

Once both the CBA increase and retroactive payments are processed we will continue with the implementation of the remaining Classification Study changes.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
 
Thanks,
Joan
 
 
Joan Makie,
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Director of HR Operations
10 Park Plaza – Suite 3170 | Boston, MA 02116
Tel 857.368.8539 | Cell 617.699.3307 | Fax 857.368.0654

News Update

Mon, 07/27/2020 - 11:27am
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Happy to announce that Governor Baker officially signed into law Bill 4808 to fund the unit B CBA.  We are working with DOT to push forward immediate payments for our members.
 
Thank you all for your understanding.
 
In Solidarity,
 
GEORGE

 

George E. McGilloway Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local 127

News Update

Tue, 07/14/2020 - 12:08pm
 
The classifications are coming out.  Please review and read very carefully.  There is an appeal process if you should have any issues.
 
The governor signed an emergency supplemental budget to fund our contract and put it on the fast track for payment.
 
We do not have an exact payment date.
 
Look for info on the upcoming IBT national election coming soon.
 
Thank you for all you do - proud to call everyone of you TEAMSTERS.
 
Thank you
In solidarity
 
GEORGE
 
George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer

News Update

Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:20pm
The Bill has passed to fund our new salaries.
 
Last night the legislature funded the Unit B contract. Now the Governor has 10 days to sign.
 
6/24/2020 House  Passed to be engrossed - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS supplement, No 188
 
In English it means your money is coming.
 
Again, I really appreciate your patience.
 
In Solidarity,
 
Brother GEORGE
 
George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer

 

Union Update

Tue, 06/23/2020 - 12:03pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Good news: Chapter 150 E. Section 7 appropriation request has made it onto the supplemental budget.  I know this has been a long and arduous process. This is our state government at work. Please call your State Rep. and/or Senator And ask them to help push this along.
 
Call secretary Stephanie Pollock's office toll free at 1-877-623-6846 and tell her how long you have been waiting for our raises.
 
Again thank you for your patience. Your money is coming.
 
In solidarity,
GEORGE
 

George E. McGilloway Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer

Update

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 5:24pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
The Teamsters had a telephone conference with DOT today. 
 
The coronavirus furloughs are ending as of Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
 
Your depot foreman or supervisor will advise on future work schedules to adhere to the 25% rule.  PPE will still be required on the job.  Please work with your supervisors and foreman going forward. 
 
This is new territory for all of us and your professionalism hasn't gone unnoticed.  Keep up the good work.
 
In Solidarity 
 
Be Safe and Well,
 
George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer
 

Telephone conference with DOT about the ongoing pandemic

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 4:56pm
Teamsters had a telephone conference with DOT about the ongoing pandemic They assured the Teamsters that buildings are being cleaned and also that the trucks are being sanitized and all members have PPE. The furloughs will continue till further notice. There are questions and concerns about the raises. First and foremost, you are getting your raises and retro pay. It took the DOT 10 months to pay the unions that settled last July. TEAMSTERS held out longer than the other union because some of our members were not getting their fair share You will receive all retro money and raises, and the clock don't stop ticking $$. Thank you for your continued patience; there is a light at the end of this tunnel.
 
Be safe and well
 
 GEORGE
 

George E. McGilloway Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer

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