Hawaiian Cement Talks To Resume
No Talks Scheduled For Ameron
POSTED: 2:53 pm HST February 11, 2004
UPDATED: 11:28 am HST February 12, 2004
HONOLULU -- Striking concrete workers at Hawaiian Cement Co. will be back at the bargaining table Thursday. However, no new talks have been set with Ameron Hawaii workers.The federal mediator has asked Hawaiian Cement and the Teamsters Union to look at new approaches to health benefits.
The company's demand that employees pay a portion of their health insurance premium is a big part of what caused the strike.
The unions' suggestion that both companies negotiate together has been rejected because officials say federal labor and anti-trust laws make joint negotiations too complex.The strike at Hawaiian Cement moved into its fifth day Wednesday. The strike at Ameron has reached six days.The strike has forced many construction companies to start laying off workers because of the halt at job sites.
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Previous Stories:
- February 9, 2004: No Talks Scheduled As Cement Workers Picket
- February 7, 2004: Cement Workers, Employers: Between Rock, Hard Place
- February 7, 2004: Ameron Workers Go On Strike
- February 5, 2004: Hawaii Cement Workers Prepare To Strike
- February 5, 2004: Building Industry Braces For Cement Strike
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