Sisters and Brothers, COPS Employees at Alaska Airlines enrolled in several of the HMO plans will be paying less for health care premiums beginning with their upcoming paychecks. This is the result of the IAM’s recent arbitration win, in which Arbitrator John LaRocco ordered Alaska to cease and desist from violating its contractual obligation to […]
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The Union and Company met yesterday, January 17, in a continuing effort to resolve the outstanding differences that have led to the grievance concerning the British Airways pre-65 retiree health insurance. The meetings were positive and productive, however, no agreement was reached. Both parties have identified some additional information to be exchanged and work that
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The Houston area is experiencing major flooding in many parts of the city. For those of you who are flying the next few days, please stay safe and monitor your schedules for potential changes. Most importantly your safety should be the first priority. If there are flooded roads, please exercise your contractual protections below. For
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Justice Department Ruling on Passenger Service Assault Falls Short The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) last week ruled that passenger service agents are covered by legislation adopted in 2002 that set significant penalties and jail time for anyone who “interferes with airport and airline personnel who have security duties.” While the original intent of the
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Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of January 9, 2017. During this week’s session, the Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: The subcommittee made up of LUS & LAA Quality Assurance Auditors, Planners and Technical Documentation Specialists met with the negotiating committee and prepared
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The previously scheduled negotiations set to occur the week of January 16 have been cancelled by the Company due to unforeseen medical issues with the lead negotiator. While this is unfortunate, the Union has been assured the February dates are still good and that no further delays will occur. The only source for accurate information
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As was previously communicated, representatives from the IAMAW and Company will be meeting the week of January 16 in New York City concerning the ongoing Retiree Healthcare issue. The meetings are a continuing effort in an attempt to resolve our differences short of arbitration. Please be assured that if we cannot get a resolution beneficial
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Your IAM joint contract negotiations committee met from Monday, January 9 and continued through Thursday, January 12, 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 bidding, deadhead, part-time program, work rules and reserves. While we are making
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Brothers and Sisters, Top level TWU/IAM Association leadership will be joining ongoing joint contract negotiations with American Airlines to expedite outstanding economic issues. “The time is now for Association members to achieve the fair contract they deserve,” said Association Chair and Vice Chair Sito Pantoja and Harry Lombardo, respectively. “Association Negotiating Committees have been bargaining
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The Company has announced that they are processing the audits for vacation, regarding attendance from 2016. Per the ERJ & CRJ CBAs, we bid and were awarded vacation in the fall of 2016 for 2017 vacation. The Company assumes that you will be working the remaining months of 2016, and awards you full weeks. However,
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