Just talk of a union at Eastman has already produced benefits for the workers involved:
- On April 1, 2019 all hourly workers received a 2.5% wage increase.
- At the end of April 2019, the company reinstated the vacation carry over policy for its U.S. non-exempt team members (hourly workers). Be sure to read the DISCLAIMER at the bottom of this email:
- DISCLAIMER: Nothing contained in this communication is a contract for employment or a contract to provide benefits Except when specifically changed by a collective bargaining agreement, employment at Eastman and its subsidiaries is “At-Will”. Such employment may be terminated by the employer or the employee at any time. Except when specifically changed by a collective bargaining agreement, Eastman and its subsidiaries reserve the right to change benefits at any time with or without notice. Eligibility for benefits is dependent upon employees meeting requirements contained in the benefit plan.
Promises can be broken!