Bulletin #02-18

Bulletin #02-18

January 18, 2018

 

Clerk Transfer Applications

If you are interested in clerk transfer, you MUST fill out an application.  THE TRIPARTY LRC HAS AGREED THAT ALL FORMER APPLICATIONS ON FILE ARE NOT VALID FOR THIS TRANSFER.  New applications will be available for a period of 30 calendar days beginning January 22, 2018.  You may pick up an application from Ray Pearson in the Records Room at the Local 13 Dispatch Hall between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  

All applications must be completely filled out, signed, and returned in person to the Pacific Maritime Association’s office in Long Beach no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 20, 2018.  PMA’s address is 1 World Trade Center, Suite 1700, Long Beach, CA.  Applications will be received by PMA Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Late applications will not be accepted.  Transfers occurring between February 20, 2018 and February 20, 2019 will be made from applications received from January 22, 2018 and February 20, 2018. 

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:

 

  1. Transfer applicants must have five years of full Class “A” longshore registration as of February 20, 2018.
  2. 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.
  3. Transfer applicants must pass the ARRO Cognitive Test.
  4. Transfer applicants must pass a CRT Keyboard Skill Test, which includes a typing test for speed and accuracy. Please note Keyboard tests will be administered February 26, 27, and 28, 2018 and March 5, 6, and 7, 2018 on a walk-in basis.

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%. 

For applicants who have yet to take or pass the ARRO Cognitive and CRT Keyboard tests, a list will be made available at the PMA office in Long Beach on January 22, 2018 for individuals to reference their current testing certifications.  

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 

 

Mark Mendoza Gary Herrera Victor Hudak

President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer

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