ARBITRATION SETTLED

Last August, we reported on a Guild-covered employee who was out on maternity leave, and then on vacation, when a contractual wage increase came due. She received the increase, but not until she returned to work.  So, for about 10 weeks or so while she was out, she lost approximately $700 in salary.  The arbitration of the case was scheduled to begin this week however, about two weeks ago, the company decided to settle the case and pay the grievant her money.  Subsequent to our publishing the SPotlight on this issue, a few other Guild members stepped forward to make similar claims.  After validating those claims, S&P said it would also pay these employees. 

If there are any other Guild-represented staffers who have been on maternity leave or on other short-term disability and didn't receive a pay increase when they should have, they should contact Unit Chairperson Ed Fannon at 3-3804 or Grievance Chairperson Marilyn Bissell at 3-3365.  

PRESIDENT STREET SITE 

The contract between S&P and Associates Management Corp., the consultant and owner of the building on President Street in Brooklyn, expires June 30, 2002.  Last week, management told the Guild that negotiations are underway to extend or amend that agreement.  Fourteen Guild-covered members work at that site.  

UNIT MEETINGS SCHEDULED 

A meeting has been set for Thursday, April 18, at 11 a.m. to meet Steve Zavatski, our new Local Representative, in the Bayview Room on the 37th Floor at 55 Water Street. Another meeting will be held at 3 p.m. for the people at the President Street location in Brooklyn.