The parties met for Negotiations on September 29 and 30, October 1, 2015 at the Holiday Inn in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Present for the Company were Bob Frisch, VP Flight Operation and Labor; Gary Pratt, VP Maintenance and Engineering; Tina Vos, Managing Director Human Resources; Mike McHargue, Director of Maintenance and Ashley Krueger, Employee Relations Manager. 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. Including Articles 5, 11F, 20, 23, and 31 Discussions centered on full explanations behind each proposal. Dialogue between the parties was again positive and constructive. A tentative agreement was reached on Article 19.
Negotiations will resume on October 28, 29 and 30, 2015 in Columbia, SC. Future Negotiation Meetings are planned on December 15, 16 and 17, 2015 in Norfolk, VA. Also January 19, 20, and 21 in Milwaukee, WI.
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
