SwissPort

As most of you are aware on November 8, 2016 voters in Arizona passed Proposition 206 which raises the minimum wage and provides for Company paid sick leave. The Company had previously given the Union Negotiators their “Last Best and Final” proposal that did not meet either of these minimums required by this new law. […]

Your Chief Negotiators meet with Company representatives on October 18, 2016 at Swissport Headquarters in Dulles, VA. We were successful in reaching Tentative Agreements on most of the remaining open Items; Hourly Job Descriptions, No Strike and No Lockout, Holidays, Leaves of Absence, and Duration. The Company passed it’s “Last, Best, and Final” Proposal on

Your Negotiating Committee met with Company representatives October 5 and 6, 2016. Tentative agreements were reached regarding the Complete Agreement and Seniority. In the upcoming week the Company will be distributing a medical survey on behalf of your negotiators. This survey is critical to preparing a cost comparison proposal in an attempt to get the

Your negotiating Committee met with Swissport Director of Labor Relations Blake Martin and Phoenix General Manager Otis Williams the week of September 20, 21, 22, 2016. Negotiations began on a positive note with tentative agreements reached on;  Vacations, Retirement, Filling of Vacancies, General and Miscellaneous, and Hours of Service. The tone of negotiations changed for

Negotiations continued this week at your Local Lodge.  Your Negotiating Committee presented our economic proposal on wages, vacations, and retirement.  The Company reacted strongly in opposition to our proposals.  No counters from the Company were exchanged on these articles.  However, the Company did present counters on No Strike No Lockout, Hourly Job Descriptions, and Hours

Negotiations were held July 20-22, 2016 at your Sky Harbor Local Lodge 2559.  Good progress was made during this round of negotiations and tentative agreements were reached in the following areas: Recognition, Union Security, Non-Discrimination, Notification of Personnel Actions, Layoff and Recall, Security, Union Officials, and Safety, Health and Uniforms. Your Negotiators were able to

Negotiations with the Company began this week in Phoenix.  Representing the Company was Blake Martin, Director of Labor Relations; Michael McClure, Vice President of Operations; and Otis Williams, Station Manager. Representing the membership was Randy Griffith, General Chair IAM; John Werkmeister, Grand Lodge Special Representative; Robert Helmer, Fueler-Mesa; Steven Van Note, Fueler-Mesa; Joseph Morones, Fueler-American

Your Negotiating Committee met this week in order to prepare our proposals for face-to-face negotiations with the Company. While we did not meet with the Company this week we have secured dates to meet with them May 23-27, 2016. Your continued support of the Committee is key as we begin face-to-face negotiations. To show your

  As a Union, Safety is our greatest concern. Every member has the right to go home at the end of their shift in the same or better condition than when they reported for work. To avoid possible injury and equipment damage, the Company has put in place Guide-people.   The use of these Guide-people is

  Sisters and Brothers: This Tuesday (April 5, 2016) the Union will be conducting two training sessions.  This training is to inform the members of what their rights are while we negotiate for our first contract.  We will also provide information to those who are Shop Stewards or may be interested in becoming more involved.