United/Continental/CMI/ BA and Chief Stewards calls “Productive”
Recently instituted weekly conference calls for UAL/CAL CMI (Continental-Micronesia) BA’s and Chief Steward’s continue to be an important tool in tracking the progress of the merger. Several scope related issues have been identified as a result of the calls and the lines of communications between all cities has been greatly enhanced as a result.
ASA Mechanics Negotiating Committee to Meet
The ASA mechanic negotiating committee will be meeting in Atlanta from October 12thto the 14th.
Division to Attend Steward Training
On Monday October 10th, members of the Airline Division will attend Steward training in Orlando. Local 769 is hosting this session and the Division will be discussing the TAMC as well as other items of interest with those in attendance.
Division appoints two members to the UAL Negotiating Committee
With support from Local leadership in both cities, the Airline Division this week appointed two additional members to the UAL national negotiating committee.
Joe Prisco from San Francisco was appointed to provide additional input and insight regarding the line mechanics and Ken Meidenger from Denver was appointed to provide additional input and insight regarding the ground equipment and facilities mechanics.
The full committee will be convening on October 18th, and formal negotiations with United resume on October 24th.
Airline Industry News
Governmental and Regulatory
Over the past decade, FedEx's income from DoD contracts has tripled, but that could change if lawmakers cut defense spending…While some analysts don't believe AMR will seek bankruptcy protection, others say the move is inevitable and would possibly be beneficial for the industry.
Industry and Labor
Boeing sees billions in growth and sales in North America between now and 2030…The mergers between carriers involve marrying maintenance operations, which can be an intricate process, insiders say… "More and more of our pilots are worried about the viability of our company and the bankruptcy potential to affect pensions,"said Sam Mayer, a spokesman for the Allied Pilots Association.
Airlines are preparing for tough conditions ahead, as growth in air travel slows and freight activity declines, an international airline group says. The organization reported a 3.8% drop in the air-freight market in August, compared with the same month the previous year.