ExpressJet

Sisters and Brothers, We cannot stress enough, how important it is to keep clear lines of communication open between yourself and your IAM Union Rep(s).  Once again, we are pleased to report a 4-figure pay out for one of our Flight Attendants in IAH.   This has been a steadfast pursuit of reclaiming what was […]

Brothers and Sisters, The Company followed the CRJ CBA Section 17.C.1. The Company shall advise the MEC President, or her/his designee, and the Flight Attendants of the decision to add or close a domicile(s) as early as possible. Unfortunately an email was sent out in error before the Company’s official statement.  The situation surrounding this information has evolved and

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Earlier today, your representative Marche Johnson-Cooper, drafted a bulletin based on initial discussions she had with the company.  This bulletin was sent to me for approval, with instructions to hold the bulletin until Marche advised us the company had posted their notice.  I approved the bulletin, and forwarded to my office

Sisters and Brothers, Unfortunately, the contract is silent when it comes to protecting our members from red arrow days.  We are fully aware of the impact red arrow days can have on flexibility and our quality of life. Once bids were awarded for February, there were 28 days designated as red arrow days.  After discussions between the

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

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

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,

Sisters and Brothers, We have been in contact with the Company in regards to confusion surrounding the DFW displacement memo dated 1/6/2017.  The displacements will be effective 4/1/2017.  Please disregard the dates of 2/1, 3/1, and 4/1 that you see in the seniority table at the bottom of the memo.  This was a typo, and

Mark your calendars for our 2017 Events including Local Lodge Meetings, Elections, Conferences and more! Please Post On All IAM Bulletin Boards

As a reminder, when weather affects your commute to work you are protected contractually. If you are working under the CRJ CBA you are protected under Section 28.O. the Company is obligated to work with you for the purposes of removing him/her from scheduled duty if your home/domicile is involved in a natural disaster.  Each situation