It seems the only way to get Ceres to be fair is to take the issues directly to the cruise passengers. By doing this, the Local forced Ceres to make improvements demanded by the workforce since the 2006 seniority agreement, including:

• Additional workers to load X-Ray machines - work that previously had been done by security guards in violation of the Contract

• A text/email procedure for members to take themselves out of the system.
• A heated container as a break space by the ship.
• Additional Foreman to deal with superintendents doing union work.
• Additional Assistant Foreman, along with a four hour/per week increase in their break down time to deal with superintendents doing union work.

NYSA-ILA Portwide Agreement, October 1, 2004 thru September 30, 2010

Chris Rosensteel was elected Shop Steward of the Ceres list on July 31, 2008 in a five-person race. He will take over the position from interim Steward Danielle Spanovich on Monday, August 11....

Ceres Shop Meeting
Monday, February 4th, 4 PM
Local 1588 Union Hall