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IAM&AW LL2339N News
Saturday August 28, 2010 |
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Greetings!
This week with the announcement of the Department of Justice approving
the UAL/CAL merger the government has continued to prove that the has
no intentions to stall or block the proposed merger. The two airlines
are doing whatever it takes so there is no "holding pattern" in their
way. The new United would agree to letting discount airline Southwest
into EWR to show they believe in competition (18 slots). The green
light is a go ahead to close (Oct. 1) earlier than expected, now
awaiting shareholder approval. The negotiations committee for
Continental is going full steam ahead, working to provide all of us
with job security in the future. The ExpressJet negotiations committee
is completing the formulation of its game plan for when they sit down
at the table to fight for protection of jobs and quality of life in
this recently announced buy out from SkyWest. It continues to be
paramount, that we must join together as one voice to get what we
rightfully deserve in these tumultuous times. We want you to be
assured that merger or no merger your Union is working relentlessly
everyday to ensure your future security and prosperity.
The Department of Justice Friday cleared the United-Continental
merger of any anti-trust issues, giving the merger regulatory approval.
President Joey Guider LL2339-Newark
"It is clear by the simultaneous announcements of leasing slots in
Newark to Southwest Airlines and the DOJ clearing this transaction that
United/Continental was attempting to satisfy the IAM's concerns
expressed at our meeting with the DOJ regarding the loss of jobs as a
result of this merger," said IAM General Vice President Robert Roach,
Jr. "However this does not satisfy the IAM's concerns about the
potential loss of jobs."
"The IAM has raised our concerns before Congress, various government
agencies and at the bargaining table," said Roach. "We will continue
meeting with Congress, Governors, State Legislators and any other party
to protect the interests of all the employees that could be affected by
this transaction."
The merger must still be approved by each carrier's shareholders.
The airlines expect the transaction to close by October 1, 2010. |
CONTINENTAL FLIGHT ATTENDANT NEGOTIATION UPDATE
 The Negotiating Committee met in Denver, Colorado with Continental Airlines for contract negotiations daily from August 16 through August 27, 2010.
With an ever-changing landscape and the eminent possibility of a merger, it is critical that we preserve and protect our future.
The Negotiating Committee's goals were clearly defined by the membership; focus is on pay, pension and our job security and job flexibility. The committee has successfully worked through many sections of the contract and is well on the road to securing an agreement.
The following sections were addressed and discussed during this two week session as well as the meetings in July: Section 2 - Definitions, Section 3 - General, Section 4 - Compensation, Section 5 - Scheduling, Section 6 - Required Meetings and Training, Section 7 - Travel Expenses, Section 8 - Vacation, Section 9 - Sick Leave, Section 10 - Medical Examinations, Section 15 - Uniforms, and Section 24 - Benefits.
The next session of negotiations will begin the week of September 20, 2010. All of us thank you for your continued support and encouragement during contract negotiations 2010.
Stay informed, stop the rumors and get the facts at www.go142.org. |
ExpressJet Negotiation Update Y our Negotiating Committee is at the Union's training center in
Hollywood, MD preparing contract proposals prior to the upcoming
meeting with the company on September 20, 2010, when the parties will
meet for the first time.
Be assured that although your Base Chairs will not be seen as often in
the Crew Rooms during the negotiations process, they are working
diligently behind the scenes, protecting and preserving your future.
They are all still available by telephone and email at:
Dana Fremont, IAH
Tel: 281 773 8436
Email: iamiah@yahoo.com
Nicole
Washington-Fears, CLE
Tel:
301-259-1503
Email: Nicolewashingtonfears@gmail.com
Michael
Becerra, EWR
Tel: 201-497-0098
Email: XJTGrievance@LL23394U.org
Lisa Kelley, ORDtel: 773-263-1679 ext 720lkelley@2339C.org
Kate Romanausky, General Chairperson
Tel: 832 264 2566
Email: kromanausky@dl142.org
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Take the ExpressJet Negotiations Survey at
go142,org, click on the XJT icon, and let us know what is important to
you during the negotiations process.
We are always aware that YOU, the members, remain our priority.
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Sincerely,
E-Board
IAM&AW LL2339N
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