SwissPort

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.

  Sisters and Brothers: As we are all aware, being able to qualify for and maintain a SIDA badge and necessary endorsements is a requirement of our employment and from time to time the governmental agencies responsible for badging qualifications modify those requirements. These changes are outside the control of the Company and the Union.

Due to employee cancellations or no shows to OJI medical follow-up appointments there has been many unnecessary delays in returning employees to full duty.  In a meeting held with Otis and Armando on March 29, 2016 the Company notified the Union of this concern.  After these discussions the Company agreed to continue to allow employees

Monday March 21 through March 25, 2016 – Your Negotiating Committee completed the IAM Negotiation Prep Training. In this training, topics such as power analysis, costing of proposals, and negotiation strategies were studied. Your Negotiators have been given the tools necessary to reach a collective bargaining agreement that will help improve your Wages, Health and

Brothers and Sisters: What an end to 2015!  Your resolve and hard work led to a huge victory for your workgroup.  When you voted for the Union you took the first step in having a true say in your working conditions.  Your example has inspired other workgroups at the airport to reach out to the

There has been several questions and concerns as to what is next after your successful vote for the IAM as your representation. There was an attempt to schedule meetings with the Swissport membership with District General Chair Randy Griffith to discuss the issues of representation and negotiations on your first agreement. Unfortunately, due to medical