Framatome Negotiations

The parties held their first bargaining session on October 23rd, 2025. During this meeting, discussion focused on establishing ground rules that will guide negotiations and help ensure a productive, respectful, and efficient bargaining process. These ground rules are intended to create a shared framework for collaboration and problem-solving as both parties work toward a fair and sustainable agreement.

In addition to these discussions, the parties exchanged a small number of initial proposals to begin outlining key areas of interest for the agreement.  

Negotiations continued over two days in November.

On November 18, the parties reviewed and refined the draft ground rules document and the Union introduced three proposals addressing foundational topics such as Non-Discrimination and Probationary Periods.

On November 19, discussions continued regarding the ground rules and additional proposals and counterproposals were exchanged. Topics discussed during these sessions included labor-management meetings, benefits programs, and shop steward representation.

These conversations helped both parties begin identifying areas of shared interest and topics that will require additional discussion as negotiations continue.

Negotiations resumed in December, with the parties continuing discussions on previously introduced topics while also introducing several new subjects for consideration. These included safety and health matters, on-site visitation, and union bulletin boards.

These discussions are part of the ongoing process of developing a comprehensive agreement that addresses workplace expectations and communication between employees and management.

On January 23, the parties reached agreement on a Side Letter of Agreement that allows the annual PDA process to continue as it has historically been administered.

Members who would like to review the Side Letter may contact a member of the negotiations committee.