Sisters and Brothers:
Today, the company announced that the DFW base will be closing January 6, 2019. While this doesn’t come as huge surprise to many of us, it doesn’t make it any less difficult to read or hear. We all know our performance on the American operation has been fabulous and as previously indicated by the company earlier this year that this business decision will allow ExpressJet to focus only on the United operation. We are hopeful this will provide stability for our members and their families.
Your IAM leadership will be working to minimize the impact to our Flight Attendants. Please be advised that your rights under the current CRJ CBA will be protected throughout this process.
Please review Sections 16, 17 and 19 of the contract so you may familiarize yourselves with the procedures for domicile closures, displacements and vacancy awards. We will be meeting with the company continuously through this process to ensure your rights are protected as negotiated in the CBA. IAM representatives will also be available in the crew DFW room in the coming days to answer any questions you may have.
You may also contact me at or 770-403-1076.
In solidarity,
Marche’ Johnson-Cooper
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