Sisters and Brothers, Although there has not been any meetings over the past few weeks, the Union and the Company have had a continued and ongoing dialogue to resolve the remaining issues that have prevented a resolution concerning the retiree health care. I am pleased to report that progress has been made but there remains […]
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Sisters and Brothers, In preparation for negotiations of the RSSA and COPS contracts, the following members have been appointed to serve on the Negotiating Committee: COPS Jesse Wilson – Local Lodge 601, ANC Dan Suafoa – Local Lodge 2202, SEA Nisha Chaudry – Local Lodge 1781, SFO Jennifer Araujo – Local Lodge 1932, LAX Joe
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Brothers and Sisters, Contract explanation and the ratification vote will be conducted on March 16, 2017, at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 6530 S. Cicero Ave, Bedford Park, IL 60638, between the hours of 0800-1700. Copies of the changes will be made available at the workplace. Sincerely and fraternally, Jerry Lemke GENERAL
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Sisters and Brothers, We are pleased to announce that we have reached a Tentative Agreement for a new contract, the details of which will be sent to everyone individually. It is of the utmost importance that you review the details of the ratification voting carefully in order to ensure your ability to vote. Ratification results
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Brothers and Sisters, As we reflect on Black History Month, and celebrate those who have fought not only for human rights but also equal rights, we sat down with one of our own IAM Flight Attendants in Cleveland to find out just what Black History Month means to her and her family. Terri Leblanc has
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After the Tentative Agreement was voted down, your Negotiating Committee has scheduled further talks with the Company to discuss the memberships’ issues with the Tentative Agreement. We will meet on March 22 and 23, 2017 at the LGA Marine Air Terminal. Thank you for your continued solidarity and support during these negotiations. If you have
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Brothers and Sisters, The parties met for Negotiations on February 21, 22, and 23, 2017 at the Holiday Inn Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Present for the Company were Tina Vos, Managing Director Human Resources, Randall Moulton, Acting Director of Maintenance, and Jessica MontMarquette, Employee Relations Manager. Present for the Union were Jerry Lemke General Chair, Negotiation
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Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of February 20th, 2017 in DFW. During this week’s session, the Committee discussed the following Articles: Classifications – We continued to work on this proposal for M&R, MLS, and MCT for a response to the company. Sub-Committee members from
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Sisters and Brothers, Your IAM joint contract negotiations committee met from Monday, February 20 and continued through Thursday, February 23, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Your committee exchanged several proposals with the Company on the following Sections: Section 4, Scheduling – Our focus this session was on the part-time programs. Our goal is to include all
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Sisters and Brothers, On February 18, 2017, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and Alaska Airlines announced the reach of a transition agreement that will provide improvements to the working conditions and benefits for Clerical, Office and Passenger Service (COPS) employees. This agreement spells out how Virgin America employees will transition to
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