Checking it Out
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- Apr 3, 2003
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Well the pensions have been eliminated at United, Several of the Unions have voiced their concerns and have threatened a strike if this happens. At United Look here for article Amfa has made some claims that all 8 Airlines will stand befind them (Mechanics from Eight Airlines Pledge All Available Resources to Back Colleagues at United Airlines CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2005) Will Amfa call a Strike since the members voted?
Here is what the president at Local 9 has to say about what has happened!Message from the Local President
To: All UAL Members of Local 9
Subject: Upgrades and special assignments
Until further notice AMFA Local 9 is requesting that all members on upgrade assignments and special assignments return to their normal job duties.
This action is being implemented to demonstrate our dissatisfaction with the complete disregard for the goals and objectives of the negotiating committee while attempting to address the outstanding 1113c issues and to prepare UAL for the eventual removal of all of our services through legal self help actions.
While the preferred method of resolving this conflict is at the negotiating table, time now is drawing to a close where a new chapter in the war on the employees and the resulting response is about to be opened.
Anyone that is working in the above assignments that is confused about what we are asking you to do, please call me directly at: 650-826-1405
Fraternally,
Joseph Prisco President AMFA Local 9
I believe Amfa has made claims they will strike, with the coffers empty to the point the NEC has taken paycuts. This will be a true test! Will Amfa call for a strike or is it all talk and no action? Or will they wait and follow the Skirt tails of the flight Attendants. Or will they Allow the BK judge to throw out the contract?
Lets not forget Amfa has failed in every turn to negotiate anything that will benefit the membership at any of the Airlines they have a presence at since 9/11. Except for SWA who gave them a letter. (Take it or leave it).
The Clock is ticking!
Here is what the president at Local 9 has to say about what has happened!Message from the Local President
To: All UAL Members of Local 9
Subject: Upgrades and special assignments
Until further notice AMFA Local 9 is requesting that all members on upgrade assignments and special assignments return to their normal job duties.
This action is being implemented to demonstrate our dissatisfaction with the complete disregard for the goals and objectives of the negotiating committee while attempting to address the outstanding 1113c issues and to prepare UAL for the eventual removal of all of our services through legal self help actions.
While the preferred method of resolving this conflict is at the negotiating table, time now is drawing to a close where a new chapter in the war on the employees and the resulting response is about to be opened.
Anyone that is working in the above assignments that is confused about what we are asking you to do, please call me directly at: 650-826-1405
Fraternally,
Joseph Prisco President AMFA Local 9
I believe Amfa has made claims they will strike, with the coffers empty to the point the NEC has taken paycuts. This will be a true test! Will Amfa call for a strike or is it all talk and no action? Or will they wait and follow the Skirt tails of the flight Attendants. Or will they Allow the BK judge to throw out the contract?
Lets not forget Amfa has failed in every turn to negotiate anything that will benefit the membership at any of the Airlines they have a presence at since 9/11. Except for SWA who gave them a letter. (Take it or leave it).
The Clock is ticking!