British Airways

On Tuesday, May 8, the Company released some information concerning a new concept within the Customer Service Classification call the “Concorde Team”.  In my last bulletin on April 26, 2018, I referenced the fact that we had addressed the Union’s (and our memberships) issues with Doug Caines at that meeting.  While we discussed the concept […]

Meetings occurred this week under the auspices of the National Mediation Board and Mediator Gerry McGuckin.  Present for the union were James M. Samuel, General Chairperson, Reggie Gauthier, CS and John Reisert, Engineering.  Present for the Company were Doug Caines-US VP, Georgia Labarge-US HR, Bridgette Brookfield and Kate Ling-UK HR. Discussions were held concerning the

Meetings occurred this week under the auspices of the National Mediation Board and Mediator Gerry McGuckin.  Present for the union were James M. Samuel, General Chairperson, Reggie Gauthier, CS and John Reisert, Engineering.  Present for the Company were Wayne Fraser-UK Engineering, Georgia Labarge-US HR and Bridgette Brookfield and Kate Ling-UK HR. At this meeting each

National Mediation Board Mediator Gerry McGuckin notified the Union yesterday that the meetings with British Airlines set to occur next week have been cancelled. Additional dates are still set to occur during the weeks of March 19, April 23 and May 21.  Specific information concerning those meetings will be released when it becomes available. Please

Late this past Friday, Mediator Gerry McGuckin scheduled mandatory meetings between the parties for half days on December 11 and 12 in Washington, DC at the National Mediation Board’s building.  Present at those meetings for the Company were Doug Caines, Georgia LaBarge and Bridget Brookfield.  Present for the IAM were James M. Samuel, General Chairperson,

On Wednesday afternoon, Doug Caines again tried to “communicate” with the US based employees and only succeeded in insulting the group at large.  Again. He would have you believe that there are employees who are eager to see progress in achieving an agreement that satisfies “the legitimate interest of the Company and our affected employees”. 

Yesterday afternoon, I received notice from the National Mediation Board (NMB) that a staff Mediator has been assigned. Gerry McGuckin will assume control as the parties continue meeting under the auspices of the NMB. You can read more about Mr. McGuckin by reading his bio by going to www.nmb.gov and clicking through the following menus

By now, many of you may have seen the letter from Doug Caines, British Airways VP Ops, Safety and Business Development.  In this letter, the company alleges that the Union has refused to negotiate and has terminated negotiation.  They go on to state that, based on these alleged actions, the Union could take the membership

On August 15, 2017, District Lodge 142 President/Directing General Chair Dave Supplee notified British Airways Vice President Doug Caines via certified mail that any future or continued meetings to secure a new Collective Bargaining Agreement are being cancelled by the Union. This step is being taken based on the many unknowns relating to the situation