BILL WISE
General Chair
Contracts: American Airlines, Atlantic Aviation, Menzies Aviation, Signature Aviation
Local Lodge: 1725
IAM Member Since: 1986
Carrier and Occupation: Piedmont Airlines/USAirways – Ramp Agent, Aircraft Mechanic
IAM History/Experience: Shop Steward, 2 years as Local Lodge 1725 Trustee, 3 years Local Lodge 1725 Vice-President, 18 years Local Lodge 1725 President.
Classes you’ve taken at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Center: Arbitration, Advanced Arbitration, First Contract, Foundational Skills, General Chair Orientation, Leadership 1, 2, Advanced Leadership, Negotiation Prep for Bargaining Committee – US Airways Mechanics, Negotiating Defined Contribution Plans, Negotiating Healthcare & Other Insurance Programs, NLC – BA Labor Studies, Organizing 1 and 2, Program, Political Education Seminar, Principal Officers Conference, RTW Field Education Module Train-the-Trainer, Transportation Local Lodge Election Program, Transportation President’s Strategic Seminar, Train the Trainer, Collective Bargaining.
What do you love most about your job? Assisting the membership with a good outcome for the members.