On July 24-26, 2018 your negotiating committee met in Kansas City, Missouri to continue contract negotiations. Present for the company: Adam Carlisle, Sr. Director, Labor Relations; Jeff Cox, Station Director; Danielle Reidder, CS&S Regional Director; Dan Kusek, Sr. Mgr., Labor Relations for CSA; Andrea Nivet, Sr. Mgr. Labor Relations for CS&S; Joel Bagby, Attorney; Patrick […]
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Sisters & Brothers, The Union met with the Company today, July 27, 2018 to discuss Part-time positions in DFW, Furloughs, and enhanced retirement. Below is a synopsis of our meeting. Part-time – The Union has made a formal request to the company to open the part time bid for the DFW base. DFW has over
Which Flight Attendant group will be staffing the 20 CRJ 200s operating for United Express? The legacy ASA/CRJ Flight Attendant group will be operating the 20 UAX CRJ 200s. While we have not received the exact tail numbers from the Company, it is our understanding from the Company many of these aircrafts, if not all
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Sisters and Brothers, Now, that the membership has rejected the tentative agreement (TA), we must get back to the table to address the concerns voiced by the membership. While we heard many comments from our members during the ratification process, we would like to offer the opportunity for all the members to give their opinions
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The Union and Company met for negotiations this week in NYC near JFK airport. Present for the Company were Ken Karchinski, Director NA, AnnaMarie Weismantel, Guest Services Operations Manager NA and Lisa Taylor, Staff Services Director NA. Present for the Union was James M. Samuel, General Chairperson, joined by Diana Seddio and Maria Restuccia from
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Sisters and Brothers, The Company made the heart-breaking announcement today that they will be furloughing Flight Attendants on the CRJ side of the operation beginning August 31. There has been uncertainty on a day to day basis and we understand the stress this has on all of us and our families. At this time, the length
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Brothers and Sisters, The Association Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines on July 24th in Washington, D.C. to continue the discussion about comprehensive Scope proposals. During this session, it became very obvious to your committee that the company isn’t hearing your displeasure about their previous Scope proposals. While there was some movement for our
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The District 142 ExpressJet ratification count concluded today, Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Present for the count was Clyde Haynes, District 142 VP – Southwest Airlines, Bob Reott, District 142 VP – American Airlines and Dina Burke, Recording Secretary, Local 561. We had 76% of the membership participate in the election, with 38% yes votes, 62%
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Brothers and Sisters, As was reported earlier, the Association Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines June 25th through June 27th in Washington, DC. During those meetings, your committee and the company made some progress in Scope discussions and it was agreed that the company would deliver a comprehensive Scope proposal prior to our next
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Sisters and Brothers: The joint Alaska Airlines Negotiating Committee continued negotiations with Alaska Airlines management July 10-12, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This session was dedicated to RSSA contract issues. Represented by the Company were: Greg Mays, Vice President/Labor; Wayne Newton, Vice President/AOCS; Jason Barry, Managing Director/Cargo; Bob Hartnett, Labor Director; Denise Kliskey, COPS Labor
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