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Negotiations were conducted on Wednesday and Thursday of this week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Present for the Company was Selvin Basden, HR Director; Julian Collie, Senior Manager-US and Tamara Lightbourne,
Sisters and Brothers: As a furloughed Flight Attendant, what resources are available to me through the IAM? https://www.goiam.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/06_20_2018_Dislocated-Worker-Resource-Manual.pdf 2. How can a furloughed Flight Attendant stay current with Union dues?
Sisters and Brothers: We contacted the Company in regards to the issues with ILIW last month and they assured us there would be no issues this month. However, we saw
On October 16-18, 2018 your negotiating committee met in Dallas, Texas Southwest Airlines Headquarters to continue negotiations. The Company passed Article 6 (Hours of Service) and Article 7 (Overtime) in
Brothers and Sisters, The two mediators assigned to our negotiations have notified the TWU-IAM Association and the Company that three bargaining dates have been scheduled: October 30, January 29-31 and
As you are aware, the Company presented your Negotiating Committee with a Last Best and Final Offer for your first collective bargaining agreement. Ratification meetings were held, as previously posted
Negotiations We were waiting on the outcome of the pilot’s tentative agreement to meet with the Company again on negotiations, due to the vast impact it could have on the
Sisters and Brothers: The National Weather Service has stated that Hurricane Michael could make landfall as soon as Wednesday afternoon. Storm surge, hurricane and tropical storm warnings and watches were
Earlier this week, we announced Swissport presented the Union with their “last, best, final” offer. We will be holding informational meetings explaining this offer on Thursday, October 11, 2018 in
Sisters and Brothers: Your IAM negotiations committee, which consists of CommutAir flight attendants and IAM representatives Lisa Ferm and Mark Diefenbach, along with IAM General Chairperson Sara Gonzales, met with
I am pleased to announce the addition of another representative for the Alaska membership. Effective October 1, 2018, Jason McAdoo will be the Special Representative assigned to the Alaska Airlines
Sisters and Brothers: We are deeply saddened to announce that the Company has made the unfortunate decision to close the U.S. OpenSkies cabin crew base for operational reasons. This decision was
As you are aware, negotiations for your first collective bargaining agreement (your contract) have been ongoing since January of this year. This agreement sets provisions for future wage increases, shift
Negotiations resumed in Baltimore, MD. the week of September 17, 2018. Present for the company were: Adam Carlisle Sr. Director, Labor Relations, Danielle Reidder, CS&S Regional Director; Dan Kusek, Sr.
On September 25, 2018, the employees at Allied Aviation MCI have ratified a tentative agreement by a majority of the Members voting. The new contract will be retroactive to July 1,
September 5 and 6, 2018 your negotiating committee met in Dallas at Southwest Airlines Headquarters to resume contract negotiations. Present for the company were: Adam Carlisle Sr. Director, Labor Relations,