The parties met for negotiations on June 30, July 1 and 2, 2015 at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Essington, Pennsylvania. Present for the Company were Bob Frisch, VP Flight Operation and Labor; Gary Pratt, VP Maintenance and Engineering; Tina Vos, Managing Director Human Resources; and Mike McHargue, Director of Maintenance. Present for the Union were Jerry Lemke, District Lodge 142 General Chair and the Negotiating Committee Members, Gary Vargo, Seneca Harris, Jason Saledas and Allan James Ross.
Several proposals were exchanged between the parties. Discussions centered on full explanations behind each proposal. Dialogue between the parties was again positive and constructive. A tentative agreement was reached on Article 11 Paragraph E.
Negotiations will resume on July 28, 29 and 30, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. Future Negotiation Meetings are planned on September 29, 30, October 1, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and on October 28, 29 and 30, 2015 in Norfolk, Virginia.
Thank you for your continued solidarity and support during these negotiations. If you have any questions related to the negotiation process, please contact the Negotiation Committee or myself at .
Sincerely and fraternally,
Jerry Lemke
General Chair
Gary Vargo MKE Seneca Harris PHL Jason Saledas CAE Allan James Ross ORF
NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS