Dear Sisters and Brothers:
IAM District 142 is proud to announce that we have reached a Tentative Agreement with Jetstream in Phoenix, Arizona. Highlights of this new tentative agreement include:
- 2-Year Agreement through the end of 2025.
- Approximately 5% increase at date of signing applied back to January 1, 2024.
- An additional increase of approximately 2% on January 1st, 2025, for a total of approximately 7% over the duration of the agreement.
- Addition of a floating holiday.
- Additional Shift Bid each year – now shift bids will be performed twice per year minimum.
- Lead Cleaners now have a clear downgrade process and will compete using seniority, not by company approval.
- Extended the Vacation request period to 30 days from 14 days.
- Improvements to Union Representation – employees will be advised of their right to have representation.
- Clarified probationary period length.
- Promotions to Lead will be done by seniority only.
- Lengthened vacancies posting period from 5 to 7 days.
District 142 General Chairs Jeff James and Lollie Beecher began talks with Jetstream in November of 2023 with the goal of reaching a new Tentative Agreement for our members who are employed as Aircraft Cleaners in PHX. We are extremely proud that we were able to reach a new tentative agreement quickly with the help and support of our Jetstream members.
Attached with this bulletin you will find a copy of the redline Tentative Agreement which can also be found on the District 142 website at: www.atd142.org/jetstream/. Brother Jeff James will be on-site at Jetstream on Tuesday, February 20, and Wednesday, February 21, 2024, to discuss and answer any questions pertaining to this new tentative agreement.
A Ratification Vote will be held on-site at Jetstream on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from noon – 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Thank you to our members in PHX for your patience, support, and above all your solidarity. Your District 142 leadership unanimously recommends a YES VOTE for this agreement.
Sincerely and fraternally,
| John M. Coveny, Jr. President/Directing General Chair IAM District 142 | Jeff James General Chair IAM District 142 | Oralia “Lollie” Beecher General Chair IAM District 142 |
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