We all can assume it's the association that is the hold up, and why is that?
My opinion and from what I have heard that the reason is the association both the TWU/IAM can't come to an agreement of what is going to be the base line of our money and benefits.
Holidays, sick time, pay rates, crew chief time v/s occupational time, vacation, day at a time, c/s policies, 401k ver the IAMNPF, all of these items and more are just the beginning of what needs to be ironed out.
Which side is going to give in first that is the question?
Why should the IAM guys give up any deal they have until the contract they signed last yr becomes amenable? We all %itch about what we gave up over the last 15 yrs and more so what makes any of you think the IAM wants to jump into a joint agreement with us?
We want the money and they are set to get some, would you give up your deal to cater to another union I doubt it?
We can't work together toward one goal for our selves so what makes you think that we the TWU will work with the IAM to benefit us ALL?
The Association leaders have told us WHAT? Nothing
The Line Local 591 has told us what? Nothing?
What has the local in Tulsa put out telling us just what is being discussed by the Association?
Nothing?
Unless the Floor makes a effort to get the info from the leaders of this joke called the association we all will be kept in the dark just like we were with the TWU and we will get what we deserve.
NOTHING.......