Brothers and Sisters, Alaska has at this point paid out most of the 1.3 million dollars it owes to eligible employees as a result of the IAM’s successful arbitration regarding HMO coverage. Not surprisingly, because the arbitration covered hundreds of employees and a time frame going back ten years, several questions and issues came to […]
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It seems as of late we have had an onslaught of unfortunate and distressing news, from the Delta shutdown at ExpressJet to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to the recent tragic passing of our Sister, Crystal McDowell. Today, the most somber day in the airline industry that forever changed our jobs is one
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Brothers and Sisters, Due to the hurricane in Florida, the TWU/IAM Association and American Airlines have mutually decided to cancel contract negotiations next week. The safety of the Association’s members and representatives is of paramount importance and travel at this time is not advised. Negotiations are scheduled to resume on the following weeks: October 2nd
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Yesterday afternoon, I received notice from the National Mediation Board (NMB) that a staff Mediator has been assigned. Gerry McGuckin will assume control as the parties continue meeting under the auspices of the NMB. You can read more about Mr. McGuckin by reading his bio by going to www.nmb.gov and clicking through the following menus
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Yesterday afternoon, a conference call was conducted and led by Jack Kane, staff Mediator for the National Mediation Board (NMB), myself and Margaret Soda, VP of Human Resources for PSA. On that call, we discussed information about the history and scheduling of bargaining sessions and selected dates for continued meetings under the auspices of the
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Brothers and Sisters, After the fallout from the Company’s letter on Friday August 24th, the Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington DC. The ghost negotiators from the Company that were invited to join the talks did not show up. The Association is taking the high road and looking
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By now, many of you may have seen the letter from Doug Caines, British Airways VP Ops, Safety and Business Development. In this letter, the company alleges that the Union has refused to negotiate and has terminated negotiation. They go on to state that, based on these alleged actions, the Union could take the membership
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Dear Machinists Union Members, These are dark times for all those experiencing the rising waters on the Texas coast and in the Houston area. Many IAM members live and work in this area, please know you are all in our hearts and minds. We pray that everyone stays safe, and free from harm’s way. The
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Brothers & Sisters, It is with a heavy heart that we notify you that our IAM Sister Crystal McDowell was reported missing last Friday before any flooding began in the Houston area. It has been reported that she was last seen wearing a pink/purple dress and her last known whereabouts were in the Mt Belvieu
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Please be advised ExpressJet has issued the following memo: This is an update for anyone in the Houston area, in hotels or at home, and for any Houston-based crewmembers trying to get home from other hubs. Currently, United is running a flight IAH-ORD at around 1330 today if you can get from your hotel to the airport. Brittany
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