The IAM would like to take the time to recognize our incredible flight attendant sisters and brothers who provide safe, caring, dependable and efficient service each day. We would like to wish you a happy International Flight Attendant Day! Often times, we begin our days with an early report or a late duty-out all the while remaining alert and providing a […]
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Sisters and Brothers: The IAM and the company negotiated LOA #17, in November of 2017, to provide an option for Flight Attendants to maintain employment. The company announced today that CRJ Flight Attendants will have the option to be preferentially hired to vacancies under the ERJ operation. Below is a Q&A to help CRJ flight
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Sisters and Brothers: In accordance with LOA 13, we have already started preliminary talks regarding applicable work rules and pay for the larger EMB 175 aircraft. We are in the process of developing a comprehensive proposal to present to the Company. In the event we are unable to reach an agreement the matter will be
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Sisters and Brothers: Since the tentative agreement failed to ratify, General Grievances 41 & 42 are still pending and we are in the process of moving them forward to arbitration. We are continuing to prepare our case to support our position that the Company has violated LOA 18 by providing other work groups increases in
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April 13, 2019 ExpressJet CEO Subodh visit to ORD report Subodh arrived at approximately 9 AM and left at approximately 11:00 AM on Friday, April 12th. Pleasantries were exchanged and Subodh provided an overall update. Growth of ORD As of today it’s not clear how ORD is going to grow. There isn’t much anticipation of
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Q & A Once I am furloughed, what resources are available to me through the IAM? https://www.goiam.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/06_20_2018_Dislocated-Worker-Resource-Manual.pdf Unemployment Information: There are several programs available for unemployed individuals, allowing them to receive food support or housing and energy assistance. Depending on your family size and the amount of your unemployment benefits, you might be eligible for
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Just a reminder to the membership, while the Tentative Agreement failed to ratify, the seniority integration process continues. As stated in the previous notice, the 30-day protest window will commence on Monday, April 15, 2019, and conclude on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. As agreed between the IAM and the Company, affected employees may submit individual
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Sisters and Brothers: I am writing to you today with a heart that hurts for those of us being furloughed as we are once again facing a new normal. I would also like to say I respect the fact that voices were heard through the democratic process that our union provides. As a result of
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The count of the ratification ballots began Tuesday, April 9th and concluded Wednesday, April 10th. With 92% of eligible members voting, the tentative agreement with Expressjet was rejected by 66% of those voting. At this time, we do not have any future meeting dates scheduled. We have notified the company and the National Mediation Board
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Tentative Agreement Questions Since the tentative agreement was published last Monday, we have been receiving many questions. Please keep in mind the best place to get information is from your IAM representatives who will be in every crew room everyday from now until the end of the vote on April 5th. We did want to
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