Sisters and Brothers, The IAM and the Company have met several times over the past few weeks to discuss the boarding times in DFW for the ERJ operation. Although it is required that the Gate Agents begin boarding passengers 30 minutes prior per our mainline partner, the DFW operations team is installing red straps to […]
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Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of October 24th in DFW. During this week’s session, the committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: Hours of Service M&R & MLS – We continue to work on this article and are moving closer to an agreement. We have reached
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Since the spring of this year, we have been investigating the California Protected Sick Leave (KinCAre) law and its impact on our members. Currently, there have been multiple grievances filed in regards to how the company has implemented this state law. We have turned this issue over to our attorneys for further clarification on the
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Continuing from the last negotiations session in August, negotiations were held this week in Dayton, Ohio. Present for the Company was Matthew J. Kernan, Director of Flight Operations, Karl Hanisch, Director of Maintenance and Anthony Bralich from F&H Solutions. Present for the Union was James M. Samuel, General Chair, John Werkmeister, Special Representative and Committee
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The past three sessions of negotiations have been some of the most productive weeks we have had in over 2 years! The IAM & XJT have 3 more weeks of negotiations remaining in 2016! With that said, there are a few misunderstandings about what happens in negotiations, and how the final TA will be presented.
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Sisters and Brothers, We went back to the negotiations table on October 18, 2016 at 2 Park Avenue, New York City. Present for Open Skies were Valerie Francois, Human Resources Director, Tony Scheppens, Peter Nye, Director of Flight Operations and Attorney Rick Vitarelli. In attendance for the Union, General Chair Sara Gonzales and negotiating committee members Cathy Carey and
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Early voting has begun in most states. Make sure you get out and vote! Not sure where to cast your vote? You can find your polling place HERE If you don’t know what candidates or issues will be on your ballot, you can find out HERE. Fraternally, Your District 142 Legislative Team
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Your Negotiating Committee met with the Company for a new collective bargaining agreement on August 9, 10 and 11, 2016. At that time, we were waiting for the Company to release the insurance information to the IAMAW National Benefit Trust Fund. Since the Company did not provide the information as requested, we requested the information
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Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of October 17th in ORD. During this session, the committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: Hours of Service M&R & MLS – We continue to work on this article and are moving closer to an agreement. Ten hour shifts-
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Your Chief Negotiators meet with Company representatives on October 18, 2016 at Swissport Headquarters in Dulles, VA. We were successful in reaching Tentative Agreements on most of the remaining open Items; Hourly Job Descriptions, No Strike and No Lockout, Holidays, Leaves of Absence, and Duration. The Company passed it’s “Last, Best, and Final” Proposal on
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