Nelson ........ What company that you have mentioned in your posts went from union to non-union and back to union? By comparing us to any others does not make alot of your points valid. Granted we make less than some other carriers, but the point I was trying to make is that if we were non-union at the time we would be making less with less benefits than we are now given that we all still had jobs. And quit making me sound like I am sticking up for the IAM. I agree that they should be off the property but if my only other choice is no union than I have no choice. Tell me what union you would like to see represent us. Or do you think that this company is going to bring your pay and benefits up to the top levels of the industry just because you vote the union out. Good boy Nelson, you helped us get rid of the union so we are going to crank up your pay and benefits to show our appreciation!DUH!!!!!!!!!I'm sure you have lots to say.
stormchaser, I'm not sure I understand your reasoning, you kinda lost me buddy.
At any rate, you make less than ALL legacy carriers, not some. It doesn't matter if it is a union carrier or non-union carrier, US AIR fleet makes significantly less.
Why pay dues to the IAM?
Your point is based on exactly what? Do you think you got what you have because your union, and that if you were non-union you would have less? Your joking right?
You got what you got because that is what the company spelled out and it didn't matter one iota if you were paying dues to the IAM or not. If you think it did then I can only say that is nonsense and in the realm of 'belief' not actual facts.
Even now, your actually getting more than what the IAM agreed to. Explain the company giving you 'extra' things right now that aren't even in your contract?
And, I suggest you make comparisons to non-union personel if you think the IAM made a difference in saving one job or saved pay.
Something is desperately wrong with anyone's thinking if they think the IAM has made a difference, at a time when non-union workers in this industry are doing much better. Much better.
Stormchaser, simply mimicing the IAM and painting 'horns' on your company and shouting 'we're all out of a job if we get rid of the IAM' doesn't make 'good sense'. Not when you are the bottom of the industry.
Regarding other unions, that question is for another time.
FWIW: BUT one thing I will definately say right now so there can be no mistake AND before 700 starts feeding the idea that I want to start my own union, I will say that is nonsense. Quote this 100 times, "I am not going to waste any energy today, or ANYTIME in the future, starting my own union or being part of any campaign by anyone or anything to push for a union that is not already on USAIRWAYS/America West property. Not anywhere, Not anytime, NO how, no way." I hope that is clear.
The bottom line is the IAM sucks and we can go from there if there ever is another election.
regards,
Sorry but anyone that thinks the company paying money in to a group's pension plan is not taken in to consideration of concessions or benefits is sorely mistaken.
Catagorize it how you want. You can look at it as a gain to the employees, but that gain comes at a cost overall. i.e maybe a little less in hourly wage, or less of an insurance copay, or a less liberal scheduling system...etc.
Every sentence of every page of every contract agreement of every unionized group, comes with a cost.
If you can't recognize this the company and the union will take you for a ride.
The company is making significanly less company contributions into the IAM pension plan than before with the 401k. Much less for full timers, and ridiculusly less for part timers, who make up 39% of the system.
Don't let 700 confuse you with his BS. He uses no references and only runs his mouth. He still thinks that the 401k for fleet service was employee contributions only.
He is either ignorant to the facts, delusional, or using intentional deceit. And I stand behind this with my name, something that he can't do since he is blowing smoke.
regards,
Guess you cant read, I said every legacy except two have not been in bankruptcy: American and Continental.
Legacies that have or are in Chapter 11, US(2), DL, UA, NW.
Look at 92 is all I have to say.
Look at 92?????? Please bring '92 back. I thought we already covered this?
Repeat after me 700, one more time.
This is '92 [pre-IAM'd]: $17.88, paid sick time, no loss of seniority if laid off, 2,000 more jobs, more stations, more vacation, shift differ, unlimited shift trades, 401k where company paid up to 10% total earnings into it, profit sharing. And I probably missed a half dozen other things that I could 'dig up' in the PPG source I have.
Now this is 92' on drugs....or in other words, IAM 2006:
Wipe out all of the above. Also subtract -$500 more out of your wallet to pay dues. And no hope of any future % other than 3% over the next 4 years plus throw in another 3-4 years without raises due to IAM piss clam negotiations.
Add the following:
tax deductions for some workers for dues. And $15.60 for the majority of stations.
Any questions?
Fleet service got IAM'd dude. I'm just pointing to the scoreboard as you talk on the field. Do us all a favor and just take a knee. And thanks for pointing out '92, people need to be reminded how much more they had without the IAM, even 15 years ago.
regards,