Yesterday the leadership of the IBT informed the company that the resource utilization letter has terminated. This was done at 2pm EST via conference which was held over the phone. The company leadership disagreed with the union's position and requested the matter be resolved using the expedited arbitration process. The parties are now in the […]
November 14, 2013 Resource Utilization Update Read More »
The Union has served written notice to the Company detailing its' desire to terminate the Resource Utilization Letter (RUL). Pursuant to the RUL, the Union has requested a conference take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 2:00PM EST. Updates will follow such conference. Download Ltr_to_McKeen03110913
Recently the Airline Division was made aware of changes to the medical benefits being offered to the membership. Those changes include the move to a new insurance carrier and the elimination of certain plans. We have asked for an in depth analysis to be done by our actuaries at Cheiron as well as a detailed
Benefit Enrollment Update October 16, 2013 Read More »
APU Burn Team Grievance Dear Members, As many of you know by know the Union has put the Company on notice that they are violating the Scope of our Collective Bargaining Agreement by allowing Ramp/Fleet Service employee(s) to perform work of mechanics covered under our Mechanic and Related Agreement. In preparation for an expected arbitration
APU Burn Team Grievance Memo October 3, 2013 Read More »
Many members have been asking about the provisions of Article 15 as they relate to Moving Expenses, Per-Diem and Business Accident insurance. All those triggers have been met and attached is the actual Letter of Agreement between the Union and the Company. Download Me Too MOU_ALPA
UAL and CAL MX Me-Too Triggers (ALPA) Read More »
Teamsters File for Election For US Airways Mechanics Yesterday US Airways mechanics gathered in Charlotte to announce they have filed for a representation election with the NMB to become Teamsters. This is big news for the Teamsters, our Airline Division, the TAMC, and the 4,000 US Airways mechanics and related who have been running a
US AIR Update May 8, 2013 Read More »
REMINDER TO ALL AIRLINE DIVISION MEMBERS WHO HOLD FAA CERTIFICATES From the FAA Website Paper Certificates Expire March 31, 2013 All paper certificate holders cannot exercise the privileges of their PAPER certificates after March 31, 2013. This includes all certificates that are issued under 14 CFR Part 63 and 65. 14 CFR 63.15(d) and 65.15(d)
FAA Paper Certificates March 27, 2013 Read More »
Dear Members, As you know, the Company and the IBT have been and are engaged in Facilitated Expedited Bargaining in an effort to secure an amalgamated/successor Collective Bargaining Agreement. The parties desire to secure a ratified, approved and executed Successor Agreement on or before June 30, 2013. The National Mediation Board (NMB) is playing a
March 27, 2013 Negotiations Update_Recap Read More »
Dear Members, Unfortunately, once again, it has been brought to the Union’s attention that certain members of management are violating Article 7 and Article 9 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by instructing employee(s) who request Vacation-Day-At-A-Time (VAC-DAT) to approach members of the Unit to arrange “one way” trade day(s) off before approving or
March 4, 2013 “One Way” Trade Day Memo Read More »
FAA Paper Certificates Expire March 31 – Get Your Replacement! For those of you who still hold a paper license, stop procrastinating. Your paper license will no longer be valid on March 31, 2013. That means you can’t work! The good news is that it’s easy and painless to replace and it only costs $2.00.
FAA Paper Certificate Memo January 29, 2013 Read More »
