As we know there have been a substantial amount of cancellations and crew scheduling has had to modify almost all trips. If you are an EWR commuter, please reach out to Crew Scheduling about you possibly commuting directly to IAD instead of having them deadhead you. We have already addressed this with the Company but […]
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Sisters and Brothers: Below is a breakdown of what we have discussed with the company: • The Company will immediately notify all work groups of any positive COVID-19 confirmed cases and procedures followed. • The IAM is working with the company on a case by case basis for any sick calls and personal leaves during
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Brothers and Sisters – The IAM has been working diligently with the company to mitigate the BID process and BID awards. The actions of the COVID -19 have unfortunately caused a large reduction in the flying. We have reached a MOU (Memo of Understanding) between CommutAir and the IAM in regard to this unprecedented event.
Sisters and Brothers: We know these are difficult times to be working as a flight attendant. Please continue to follow all guidance regarding COVID-19 and if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms please do not come to work. If you have questions regarding attendance please contact your union representatives. The Union has contacted
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Sisters & Brothers, As you know the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) are members of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), which has unions from all over the world working together to protect workers’ rights on a global scale. In accordance with this work they have issued a survey regarding harassment at
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There was an unfortunate incident yesterday on United Express flight 4965 involving an unruly passenger and a IAM-represented CommutAir Flight Attendant. The flight attendant showed the utmost professionalism, attention to safety and security and meticulously followed all protocols. Flight attendants are aviation’s first responders and the professionalism shown by this flight attendant was nothing short
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Sisters and Brothers: We are proud to announce the ratification of the new 4 year agreement between CommutAir and their flight attendants represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. This new agreement provides an immediate average wage increase of 10% and a signing bonus. It improves vacation and sick leave and places
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Your negotiating committee is pleased to announce that, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), and CommutAir have reached a new tentative labor agreement. The overall value of the four-year accord makes huge inroads to improving quality of life and major financial improvements. Your negotiating committee unanimously recommends a YES vote on this contract,
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Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM negotiations committee, Lisa Ferm and Mark Diefenbach along with IAM General Chair Sara Gonzales, met with the Company to continue negotiations November 19 – 21, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. We worked diligently on your behalf to close out the few remaining sections and we are pleased to report that significant
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Sisters & Brothers: Your IAM negotiations committee, Lisa Ferm and Mark Diefenbach along with IAM General Chair Sara Gonzales, met with the Company to continue negotiations October, 15-17, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. We were able to reach tentative agreements on the following sections this week: Section 6 – Training Section 14 – Uniforms We have
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