Brothers and Sisters, In my last bulletin, I had reported that the Union and the Company would be meeting today (1/26) and tomorrow (1/27). The meeting dates have been changed to next week and will occur on Wednesday and Thursday, February 1 and 2 (if needed). The meetings are still being held in New York […]
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Sisters and Brothers, COPS Employees at Alaska Airlines enrolled in several of the HMO plans will be paying less for health care premiums beginning with their upcoming paychecks. This is the result of the IAM’s recent arbitration win, in which Arbitrator John LaRocco ordered Alaska to cease and desist from violating its contractual obligation to
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The Union and Company met yesterday, January 17, in a continuing effort to resolve the outstanding differences that have led to the grievance concerning the British Airways pre-65 retiree health insurance. The meetings were positive and productive, however, no agreement was reached. Both parties have identified some additional information to be exchanged and work that
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Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of January 9, 2017. During this week’s session, the Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: The subcommittee made up of LUS & LAA Quality Assurance Auditors, Planners and Technical Documentation Specialists met with the negotiating committee and prepared
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The previously scheduled negotiations set to occur the week of January 16 have been cancelled by the Company due to unforeseen medical issues with the lead negotiator. While this is unfortunate, the Union has been assured the February dates are still good and that no further delays will occur. The only source for accurate information
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As was previously communicated, representatives from the IAMAW and Company will be meeting the week of January 16 in New York City concerning the ongoing Retiree Healthcare issue. The meetings are a continuing effort in an attempt to resolve our differences short of arbitration. Please be assured that if we cannot get a resolution beneficial
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Brothers and Sisters, Top level TWU/IAM Association leadership will be joining ongoing joint contract negotiations with American Airlines to expedite outstanding economic issues. “The time is now for Association members to achieve the fair contract they deserve,” said Association Chair and Vice Chair Sito Pantoja and Harry Lombardo, respectively. “Association Negotiating Committees have been bargaining
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The IAM won an important arbitration on behalf of its members at Alaska Airlines today. The IAM-Alaska System Board of Adjustment, through Arbitrator John LaRocco, ruled that Alaska has been violating its contractual obligation to contribute the same amount to its HMO plans as it does for the same tier of coverage for PPO plans
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Sisters and Brothers, The TWU-IAM Association today announced that Neutral Joshua Javits issued his Report and Recommendations and initial integrated seniority lists for the Mechanic and Related, Fleet Service and Stores work groups at American Airlines. In June, the Association retained the services of Neutral Javits, former Chairman of the National Mediation Board and member
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Approximately 2,500 IAM members at Hawaiian Airlines will receive previously unpaid 2014 and 2015 profit sharing in their December 22, 2016 paychecks. The company has never extended this provision before with any union group. This unprecedented payout is the result of the good working relationship the IAM maintains with Hawaiian Airlines and the positive
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