ERIE, Pa. — Contract settlements inbetween the nation’s biggest engine maker and its striking union employees continued in Erie on Thursday, almost 2 months after some 1,400 individuals strolled off the task.
Brenton Davis, the Republican chosen Erie County executive, stated this week he was worried Wabtec might be thinkingabout a plant closure and contractingout of its operations.
Scott Slawson, president of Local 506 of the United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America, stated a possible plant closure was not talkedabout throughout talks Thursday he explained as efficient.
“We really made some favorable development today,” Slawson stated. “Both sides left understanding we had some research to do and we’re going to be conference onceagain next week.”
Wabtec representative Tim Bader decreased to remark on Davis’ remarks however stated in a declaration that the Erie plant “has been a laggard in terms of expense and effectiveness for years, as compared to other Wabtec websites and providers.” He stated Wabtec hasactually proposed $41 million in wage enhancements and desires alters in the agreement’s right-to-strike terms.
“In this existing environment, the business is being required to thinkabout tough choices to continue supporting its clients and provide on its dedications,” Bader stated.
Slawson stated sticking points throughout agreement talks haveactually been how the business has reacted to union complaints, incomes