Agreements
After a few grueling weeks of the Minor League umpire strike, which began on April 6, 2006, negotiations were finally settled between the Association of Minor League Umpires (AMLU) and the Professional Baseball Umpire Corporation (PBUC). The umpires who had been on strike resumed work on June 12, 2006. An earlier contract had been proposed but rejected by the AMLU on a 2-1 vote, most likely due to disagreement over the salary terms. However, days later, along with the help of a federal mediator, the two sides were able to devise a new contract.
Through the use of collective bargaining and a labor strike, umpires were able to negotiate an increase to their per diem payments by $3, up to a maximum of $40 depending on the league. As for monthly salaries, there was an increase of $100, also a part of the six-year agreement.
MiLB and PBUC were at peace with the arrangement. Pat O’ Conner, VP of MiLB, stated that he was “happy to have reached a deal that will assure labor peace with umpires through the 2011 season.”
Read more about this topic: 2006 Minor League Baseball Umpire Strike
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