COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — Hundreds of civilian workers at Columbus Air Force Base can breathe a sigh of relief.
Union leadership was told today L-3 Communications plans no major changes when it takes over the maintenance contract at Columbus Air Force Base Dec. 1. The Pentagon awarded the$ 281 million, seven-year contract to L-3 over DynCorp after a 20-month process. DynCorp has been at the base since 1988 and could appeal the decision.
L-3 told union leaders they’ll honor the current four-year contract which expires June 30, 2013. The company and workers will have to negotiate a new deal then.
In the meantime, fears of lost wages can be put aside.
“Currently we expect a smooth transition with L-3 Communications. We don’t expect any layoffs, loss of jobs or benefits or salary, etc. We expect business as usual,” explained Danny Woodcock, president of IUE-CWA Local 83770 for the last 17 years.
The union organized at CAFB in 1991.
The only uncertainty for workers is whether DynCorp appeals. That could delay a transition for weeks while the Pentagon considers the case.
1, DynCorp hasn’t been at CAFB since 1988
2, Mr. Woodcock hasn’t been the Union president for 17 years.
3, According to the announcement at http://www.defense.gov/contract.aspx?contractid=4906 the award was $34,689,209.00 firm fixed price contract.thru Sept 29, 2019.
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