April 25, 2024
Bulletin #22-24
Clerk Transfer
NEW SIGN-UP LIST
Per CLRC-0039-2024, Clerk sign-ups will now take place annually during the Skilled Training sign-up period from May 1 to May 31. If you are interested in Clerk Transfer, you must sign up during the time-period and complete an electronic on-line application. The new list will be effective July 1, 2024.
THE JPLRC HAS AGREED THAT THE TRANSFER PROCESS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS WILL BE COMPLETED FROM THE CURRENT SIGN-UP LIST DATED JANUARY 16, 2024-FEBRUARY 15, 2024.
The Committee agreed the NEW electronic sign-up period will begin Wednesday, May 1, 2024 and end Friday, May 31, 2024. The electronic application is accessible via the Dockworker Self-Service Portal (selfservice.pmanet.org). [PLEASE SEE SEPARATE SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS].
THIS IS A SIGN-UP LIST ONLY – NO TRANSFERS HAVE BEEN APPROVED.
Late applications will not be accepted. The Committee agreed individuals who miss the application deadline because of verified disability and/or active military duty during the entire application period shall be allowed to apply within 30 days of their return to work. These individuals will be inserted to the application list based on their seniority. Individuals who do not notify the Committee within 30 days upon their return to work shall not be eligible.
In accordance with Supplement I-A and Supplement II of the Pacific Coast Longshore and Clerk Agreements and Section 5 of the Coastwise Rules, the following criteria must be met in order for longshore workers to qualify for transfer to clerk registration:
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Transfer applicants must have five years of full Class “A” longshore registration as of July 1, 2024. Transfer applicants that are Herman- Flynn Mechanics must have satisfied their 12-year steady obligations or, if no longer under steady employment, must have satisfied their 15-year obligation as of July 1, 2024.
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Transfer applicants must have worked the required hours to have qualified for a two (2)-week basic vacation in each of the previous two (2) years. This requirement may be waived for up to a maximum of one (1) year for individuals off work due to industrial illness or injury. See Supplement 1-A, Section 9.11 for waiver procedures. Waiver documentation will be submitted, electronically, to the ILWU Local 13 Business Office, if necessary.
TESTING:
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Transfer applicants must pass the ARRO Cognitive Test.
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Transfer applicants must pass a CRT Keyboard Skill Test, which includes a typing test for speed and accuracy.
The Committee agreed PMA will schedule any applicant who has not previously passed 1) ARRO Cognitive Test or 2) CRT Keyboard Skill Test for the requisite test. Individuals may also contact the training center to schedule their ARRO Cognitive Test and CRT Keyboard Skill Test should they wish to complete that requirement prior to being scheduled by PMA.
Applicants that successfully meet the above requirements shall be placed in a pool of applicants for selection. Selection shall be from applicants by seniority for 50% of the total number of transfers, and the Employers shall select the remaining 50%.
PLEASE HOLD ALL WAIVER REQUESTS
AND DOCUMENTATION UNTIL FINAL SELECTION OF SENIORITY AND EMPLOYER PICKS BY THE JPLRC.
Joint Longshore Labor Relations Committee Joint Clerks Labor Relations Committee
Mike Dimon
Labor Relations Representative