Braidwood Illinois 8/12/21 - The Braidwood Nuclear Security Officers working for Exelon Nuclear in Braidwood Illinois have voted 54 to 8 in favor of ratifying its first nuclear contract with the National Union of Nuclear Security Officers NUNSO, a division of LEOSU affiliated with United Federation LEOS-PBA.
These Braidwood Nuclear security officers had made the switch from their previous International Union to join NUNSO a few months back followed by Ginna Nuclear who also decided to leave the same International Union to join NUNSO. Both the Braidwood Nuclear security officers & Gina Nuclear Security officers both noted they sought their independence from their previous International union that for years has failed them. This is just two more nuclear units where officers seek to rid themselves of the same old International Union that made BIG promises but delivered NOTHING!
Some of the highlighted benefits these Braidwood Nuclear security officers will now receive based on the National Union of Nuclear Security Officers NUNSO negotiations include:
* 2.5 % Across the Board Wage increase in years 1, 2 & 3 of their new NUNSO CBA
* A $500 dollar ratification Bonus
*Retroactive pay going back to April 2, 2021
* A yearly Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) bonus of up to 8% yearly in addition to their 2.5% yearly wage increase & $500 Ratification Bonus and retroactive pay
* Yearly Uniform Allowance of $225 per year
*Attendance Recognition Bonus per year
* Improvements to their Insurance Benefits which include
a) Medical (including hearing, prescription drug and wellness program)
b) Dental
c) Vision
d) Life Insurance
e) AD & D
f) Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
g) Group Legal Plan
h) Employee Assistance Program’
i) Employee Stock Program
j) Long Term Disability Insurance
k) Short-Term Disability Insurance
l) Exelon Corporation Employee Savings Plan - matching contributions will be 100%
m) Adoption Assistance
n) Tuition Reimbursement
o) Bonding and Primary Caregiver Leave
p) Backup Child and Elder Care Services
q) Bargaining unit employees will be eligible for Backup Child and Elder Care Services as of January 1, 2022
r) 401k plan
Many language changes to better protect our members rights in the following areas
Hours of Work and Overtime
First Right of Return
Mandating of Overtime on Non-Scheduled Off Days
Juneteenth Holiday
Insurance Benefits
Vacation Time & Sick Time
Bereavement Leave
Attendance Recognition
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