The IAM pension fund is toast. I figured it would go into bankruptcy within 2 years. PBGC will have to fund another IAM pension. I have been in this union for 10 years. When the teamsters try to come into US Airways about 3-4 years ago the IAM said we should support the current union because of the pension. Now the pension is under funded. I want a 401K match, I have 5 years left to work. I will not see another contract. The IAM will lose our current medical benefits. I see no reason to support the IAM or this association. I have been lied to from the unions and companies I worked for, for over 39 years. I want to vote now!!!!!
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Don’t know about where you work Metal but our Facilities guys are fantastic and MDAD sucks big time. Ground power units can be out for weeks around here waiting on them to fix it.
Edit: BTW I always love how you AMT’s zoom in on everyone else and the work we want to keep but when it comes to yourselves and your work being lost it’s a tragedy of epic proportions.[/QUOTE]
Do you need me to remind you how much of “US” mechanics’ work was lost over the years ? Either to outsourcing or to fleet sevice? But when this topic comes up, you are the first to remind us that’s all in the past. No one gave a rat’s ass when that happened.
And no one is knocking their calabilities. But do you realize that the way they protected Title 2, it is easier for a fleet service clerk with an A&P license to upgrade to mechanic than it is for current A&P to move over to facilities or plant maintenance?
That's my union dividing the membership, NOT the company.!
You really are master of deception, WeAAz. I'll be sure to watch the facilities and GSE folks eat the food at AMT day!
"WE" mechanics have lost more work to outsourcing and to fleet. They recently replaced our ground equipment mechanics with GSE...And not a GODDAMN peep from those departments who took the work. I guess it was ok for mechanics' work to be shifted to other TWU represented work groups because , well, you know "Mechanics should only be turning wrenches.."
But as far your concerned, whenever I or other mechanics bring this up, your reply is to stop living in the past.
One way or another, the company will get their scope.
You better hope it's not at the end where it's shoved down our throats years later.
Fine tune the medical and 401k language and protect everyone on the payroll.
Maybe you are infatuated with the ASSociation, but I see them as simply trying to keep their union dues. And the longer this goes on, the more money in their coffers.
Both the company AND the ASSociation are playing the same game. But the membership are the ones who pay the price ultimately.
Edit: BTW I always love how you AMT’s zoom in on everyone else and the work we want to keep but when it comes to yourselves and your work being lost it’s a tragedy of epic proportions.[/QUOTE]
Do you need me to remind you how much of “US” mechanics’ work was lost over the years ? Either to outsourcing or to fleet sevice? But when this topic comes up, you are the first to remind us that’s all in the past. No one gave a rat’s ass when that happened.
And no one is knocking their calabilities. But do you realize that the way they protected Title 2, it is easier for a fleet service clerk with an A&P license to upgrade to mechanic than it is for current A&P to move over to facilities or plant maintenance?
That's my union dividing the membership, NOT the company.!
You really are master of deception, WeAAz. I'll be sure to watch the facilities and GSE folks eat the food at AMT day!
"WE" mechanics have lost more work to outsourcing and to fleet. They recently replaced our ground equipment mechanics with GSE...And not a GODDAMN peep from those departments who took the work. I guess it was ok for mechanics' work to be shifted to other TWU represented work groups because , well, you know "Mechanics should only be turning wrenches.."
But as far your concerned, whenever I or other mechanics bring this up, your reply is to stop living in the past.
One way or another, the company will get their scope.
You better hope it's not at the end where it's shoved down our throats years later.
Fine tune the medical and 401k language and protect everyone on the payroll.
Maybe you are infatuated with the ASSociation, but I see them as simply trying to keep their union dues. And the longer this goes on, the more money in their coffers.
Both the company AND the ASSociation are playing the same game. But the membership are the ones who pay the price ultimately.
Do you need me to remind you how much of “US” mechanics’ work was lost over the years ? Either to outsourcing or to fleet sevice? But when this topic comes up, you are the first to remind us that’s all in the past. No one gave a rat’s ass when that happened.
And no one is knocking their calabilities. But do you realize that the way they protected Title 2, it is easier for a fleet service clerk with an A&P license to upgrade to mechanic than it is for current A&P to move over to facilities or plant maintenance?
That's my union dividing the membership, NOT the company.!
You really are master of deception, WeAAz. I'll be sure to watch the facilities and GSE folks eat the food at AMT day!
"WE" mechanics have lost more work to outsourcing and to fleet. They recently replaced our ground equipment mechanics with GSE...And not a GODDAMN peep from those departments who took the work. I guess it was ok for mechanics' work to be shifted to other TWU represented work groups because , well, you know "Mechanics should only be turning wrenches.."
But as far your concerned, whenever I or other mechanics bring this up, reply is to stop living in the past.
One way or another, the company will get their scope.
You better hope it's not at the end where it's shoved down our throats years later.
Fine tune the medical and 401k language and protect everyone on the payroll.
Maybe you are infatuated with the ASSociation, but I see them as simply trying to keep their union dues. And the longer this goes on, the more money in their coffers.
Both the company AND the ASSociation are playing the same game. But the membership are the ones who pay the price ultimately.[/QUOTE]
It’s all about the dues money. Twu will sell its members for future dues money. just like they did with eagle . They don’t care where the work gets done as long as there getting dues money. Just like they ***** about international outsourcing but don’t complain about domestic outsourcing. Like 787 going to sat are pae mob etc 777 737. And we know how the outsourced 737 oasis mod came out. Ty raps ring a bell. Mechanics lets sign amp cards where we control our present and future.
I truly want to know what these so call negotiators end game is here and are they really going to continue down this road of no pension and no IAM med, so no deal. If that is their position knowing full well it’s very unlikely the company will give on that that these guys just expect us to wait two or more years with no hope of any raises or any contract improvements.
This is where a union is not working for us, they got their raises on the backs of our dues but we are just expected to sit back and wait on them. I say BS, lets vote
This is where a union is not working for us, they got their raises on the backs of our dues but we are just expected to sit back and wait on them. I say BS, lets vote
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I wish you wouldn’t write so much sometimes cause it makes it difficult to respond to all of it.
How or why is it more difficult for an AMT to move to Facilities or Plant Maintenance and why would you want to anyway?
And no those assholes shouldn’t be eating the food on AMT day particularly if you’re boycotting. But assholes are assholes no matter where they grow from.
As far as taking any more of your work you heard what Tom Regan said about tow crews. It’s your work in our book. Just wish some of you would act more like you want it. (Some of you)
I see no reason after all the work we’ve given up throughout our career that we need now to give up any more. And you can’t be offended by any of the work you lost in the past if you’re not going to fight to keep at least what you have today.
And I’m not going to say on what or where but I think there’s still room for the two sides to move towards each other. I know in my mind where I would be ok with it in Fleet and hopefully you aren’t satisfied with what you see on the table for your group.
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Two years. If your union never moves off the IAM medical or the pension, two non starters with the company , it will be 3 years or more.
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Zoom in on everyone else?
Conehead is right, Facilities Maintenance has stabbed A/C in the back every chance they get. Hell, even at DFW they opted to stay in the Fleet Service local over being with their "and related brothers". Every time AMTs boycott the company food on AMT day, here comes the parade of unwelcome title II types tripping over us to get to the food and trinkets spread out for AMTs. For that matter, the same goes for Stores.
Add to that, they were also a reluctant to sign AMFA or now AMP cards.
You know AMTs can't even get to the part of the hangar that Facilities resides, never invited to any of their parties, same for stores..
Just tired of the double standard.
As far as giving up work, that's all on the union.. Don't piss on my leg, and tell me it's raining. I can remember doing call outs for cockpit windshield cleaning, and deicing. Never once complained about it or suggested giving it up.
I do remember douche bags like Ed Kosiatek suggesting it was AMTs who were complaining about it. Good ole Ed, TWU International POS.
Why move on? Who does that benefit?
AMTs have taken the brunt of the punishment - there is no doubt about it.
WeAAsles
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I’m not trying to slam you or put you down I promise but we can all feel to some degree like we have a victim card in our wallet if we want.
I respected and liked Ricardo Partida very much and we had plenty of conversations over the years before he passed away. I’m sorry that him and his group felt more wanted with Fleet than they did with AMT’s. Maybe that’s a problem that works both ways?
As far as Deicing I’ve said before that it was before my time and I’ve just gone on what I was told. I’m sure there were plenty that voted no to giving it up as well and I still say it should be your work and not mine.
Anything that needs to be signed off on like that even if we can do it and do it well should be in your responsible hands. (Moving Aircraft across active taxiways into hangers as well)
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He is a trustee for the IAMPF.
He has a business responsibility to oversee the IAMPF.
He is also one of the board of Directors for UAL.
Total conflict of interest.
Just Google his name. You will be surprised why he is in our negotiations.
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WeAAsles
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I see you’re at it again “Bad Salesman” Sito Pantoja is no longer on the Board of Trustees. And if you watched the last video (Of course you did) you would know that the IAM has no problem with the Company leaving the IAMNPF as long as they pay the “Withdrawal Liability Fee” which is a responsibility by Law they can’t step away from.
Anyway here’s that current Board of Trustees which we can be 100% sure you’ll ignore anyway cause it goes against your agenda.
https://www.iamnpf.org/about-us/board-trustees
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Oh and BTW driver those Association videos are public so you can watch them as well since you have such a huge daily interest in what’s going on here at American Airlines.
“The truth shall set you free”
http://www.usaamerger.com/
WeAAsles
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Hey Forum Clown AKA: “Bad Salesman” here you go. Watch the videos. You’re right. Information is so scarce, LMFAO.
http://www.usaamerger.com/
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