Outside  Line Construction

There will be a contract ratification vote at a special Outside Line Construction Meeting on April 24, 2021, in Helena, MT.  The meeting is at 1:00 pm at the Delta Hotels by Marriott, Helena Colonial Inn, 2301 Colonial Drive Helena, MT.  We will also be holding a Zoom meeting at the same time for anyone who is unable to attend in person.  

Must have current dues receipt!

Face covering and social distancing will be required.  Voting on zoom will be secret ballot vote.

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NorthWestern Energy

Please see below the proposed offer from NWE to extend the contract for one year.  If there are any questions give Scott a call or contact your Negotiating Committee member.

The current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the parties expires on April 30, 2021.  This Letter of Agreement will extend the expiration of the CBA one year to April 30, 2022.  As a condition of this signed agreement, the parties agree to a general wage increase for all classifications covered in this agreement of 1.5% effective on May 1, 2021, and 1.25% on Nov. 1, 2021.  In addition, the Company is exercising its rights under the contract minimums provision in Article 24.00 to increase the Journeyman Lineman and associated classifications by an additional 2.25% effective May 1, 2021.  All other terms and conditions covered by the current CBA will remain in effect through April 30, 2022.

Your Union negotiating team endorses a passing vote by the membership.  This time only we will be accepting votes by phone, by email, or by regular postal mail.  For security reasons, if you choose to vote by phone or by email, then you will be required to provide your IBEW card number or the last four digits of your social security number to verify your identity.

To vote by phone, please call (406) 723-3203 and speak to one of the office ladies to cast your vote.  To vote by email, please send it to ibew@ibew44.org and put NWE Vote in the subject.  In the email, body type your name, your identification verification number (card no. or last 4 socials), and your vote for or against the offer.  You will get a reply confirmation that it was received.  To vote by regular mail, please return the ballot below in the envelopes provided.

It is imperative that all votes be cast no later than Friday, April 16, 2021, at 3:00 PM!

In Solidarity,

Dwight Rose