ExpressJet

Sisters and Brothers: Today the company announced the closing of the CRJ LGA domicile.  Your IAM leadership will be working to minimize the impact to our Flight Attendants.  Please be advised that your rights under the current CRJ CBA will be protected throughout this process. We are addressing the moving company fees being billed directly to […]

Sisters and Brothers: The IAM has contacted the company concerning the uniform bank replacement not being available on January 1, as contractually provided in the CRJ CBA Section 18.E.1.a.  The company has contacted the vendor and the system should be updated later this evening.   Please contact a grievance representative or me if you have

Sisters and Brothers, At approximately 12:55 this afternoon, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport lost electrical power.  It was reported that a nearby construction project caused the power outage and at this time, the FAA has set a ground stop for inbound flights due to the power outage. All ATL inbounds are being canceled for a reset tomorrow

Your negotiation committee met with ExpressJet the week of December 11, 2017 in Washington DC. After much dialogue regarding compensation and parity we remain disappointed that the company was not prepared to negotiate an agreement that you could be proud of. Some of the major difficulties we are encountering continue to be the differences in

Brothers and Sisters: Please stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings while on overnights.  Unfortunately, there was a serious safety event that occurred while on an overnight recently and it is our responsibility to make sure you as Flight Attendants are informed.   Below are some helpful tips to stay safe while going out on an overnight. When able take

Sisters and Brothers: Today, we are pleased to announce, the IAM and ExpressJet has signed MOU #15 – Hotels Unscheduled Overnights as an enhancement to the current CRJ CBA. MOU #15 – Hotels Unscheduled Overnights This memorandum made and entered into in accordance with the Railway Labor Act, will confirm our understand reached during or recent discussions, involving Section 6:

There have been several questions regarding the recent announcement, we hope this will clarify some of your concerns. CRJ Standing Bid The bid is currently open and will close December 5, 2017, at 12:00 EST.  Based on operational needs, if you voluntarily went to a new domicile, the 6-month waiting period may be waived. Training There is a

Sisters and Brothers, We are pleased to report that NMB Mediator Jack Kane has scheduled negotiations to resume December 7 to 8, 2017 and December 12 to 14, 2017 in Washington, D.C. The IAM acted to cause a resumption of negotiations immediately following the NMB determination that there will be no representation election. We are

Sisters and Brothers, As you know, the Company made the unfortunate announcement today that they will be furloughing 68 flight attendants on the ERJ side of the operation.  We are hopeful that this will be temporary but the eventual duration of the furloughs is unknown.  The impact will greatly depend on the ERJ flight attendant

Sisters and Brothers, The Company has agreed to pay 200% for CRJ Flight Attendants on the following dates: December 22nd December 26th December28th If a Reserve Flight Attendant is scheduled but does not receive an assignment, she/he will also receive the premium on the specified dates, if available for the entire reserve block. To qualify