Amfa’s True feelings about other skilled workers
Read what AMFA thinks about the other employees and how they would defend your job and future:
A letter from National Director Delle-Femine April 28, 1994
“ Our task, our mission is to separate from the cleaners/janitors. That’s our goal, and through your support and help we will win.â€
The Mechanic June 5, 1994 –
“AMFA makes no secret that it is only interested in representing skilled mechanics.â€
1994 AMFA bulletin signed by the national Director O.V. Delle-Femine -
“The cleaners/Janitors will be separated from OUR class and craft once we are in the class and craft separation hearingâ€
April 4, 1994 “The Mechanic†flyer –
“Mechanics and Inspectors wages historically have been sacrificed by the IAM in order to provide an artificially high scale for the unskilled workers who dominate the catch all union.
AMFA memo April 7, 1994 –
“The mechanics at UAL are being forced to make concessions for the unskilled class of cleaners and baggage handlers… AMFA is now currently accepting contributions for the mechanics/cleaners.â€
AMFA’s attorney Lee Seham stated in an August 11, 1994 letter to the National Mediation Board arguing that AMFA should not have to represent United Airlines’ Cleaners because,
“The professional lives and collective bargaining aspirations of skilled craftsmen cannot be dictated by individuals who preponderantly wipe tray tables, dispose of trash, or clean the exterior of an aircraft with a mop. Forcing this unnatural alliance guarantees instability
Cleaners/Janitors Employees are treated as second-class citizens at every AMFA airline. At NWA, AMFA allows the mechanics to perform utility work and has refused to accept grievances on the cleaner’s behalf. Demand the truth don’t just take their word for it.
Cleaners and Utility personnel are nothing to AMFA but an unwanted distraction. AMFA’s history with Cleaners and Utility workers shows how expendable they think you are:
Mesaba Airlines
Mesaba Airlines employed their own aircraft cleaners while they were unrepresented. But within weeks of voting for AMFA ‘representation’, the cleaner’s jobs were eliminated and farmed out.
Atlantic Coast Airlines
AMFA’s Atlantic Coast agreement does not even mention a Cleaner or Utility classification, even though they are part of the Mechanic and Related class and craft.
Northwest Airlines
AMFA National Director removed the only Cleaner from the Northwest Airlines negotiating committee after she complained about what was being negotiated for the Cleaner classification. The Cleaner Representative, Kathy Lulek, was forced to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order to remain on the negotiating committee.
Amfa has run on a platform for years that it wanted to only Represent Mechanics! But yet they are out organizing others! How can anyone support an organization that makes a career out of Lying!
Look who they are working with:
A Few Divisions of the Seham and McCormick Corporation
Technicians and Cleaners: Aircraft Mechanic Fraternal Association (AMFA)
Address:
67 Water Street (McCormick Corporate Headquarters)
Suite 208 A –
Laconia, NH 03246
www.amfanatl.org/Pages/12_Contacts/Contacts2.html
Pilots: The American Independent Cockpit Alliance (AICA)
Address:
67 Water Street (McCormick Corporate Headquarters)
Suite 208
Laconia, NH 03246
http://www.aicapilot.org/AICA_Membership.htm
Flight Attendants: the Professional flight Attendants Association (PFAA)
Address:
67 Water Street (McCormick Corporate Headquarters)
Suite 209
Laconia, NH 03246
www.pfaa.com/getinvolved/donations/bymail.asp
Fleet Service: Allied Ground Workers (AGW)
Law Firm:
Seham, Seham, Meltz and Peterson (AMFA’s law firm)
http://www.the-agw.org
You be the judge! AMFA is out for the Money and is willing to do anything to make you believe you should sign a card!
An Informed Member is an Educated Member! Get the Facts
Read what AMFA thinks about the other employees and how they would defend your job and future:
A letter from National Director Delle-Femine April 28, 1994
“ Our task, our mission is to separate from the cleaners/janitors. That’s our goal, and through your support and help we will win.â€
The Mechanic June 5, 1994 –
“AMFA makes no secret that it is only interested in representing skilled mechanics.â€
1994 AMFA bulletin signed by the national Director O.V. Delle-Femine -
“The cleaners/Janitors will be separated from OUR class and craft once we are in the class and craft separation hearingâ€
April 4, 1994 “The Mechanic†flyer –
“Mechanics and Inspectors wages historically have been sacrificed by the IAM in order to provide an artificially high scale for the unskilled workers who dominate the catch all union.
AMFA memo April 7, 1994 –
“The mechanics at UAL are being forced to make concessions for the unskilled class of cleaners and baggage handlers… AMFA is now currently accepting contributions for the mechanics/cleaners.â€
AMFA’s attorney Lee Seham stated in an August 11, 1994 letter to the National Mediation Board arguing that AMFA should not have to represent United Airlines’ Cleaners because,
“The professional lives and collective bargaining aspirations of skilled craftsmen cannot be dictated by individuals who preponderantly wipe tray tables, dispose of trash, or clean the exterior of an aircraft with a mop. Forcing this unnatural alliance guarantees instability
Cleaners/Janitors Employees are treated as second-class citizens at every AMFA airline. At NWA, AMFA allows the mechanics to perform utility work and has refused to accept grievances on the cleaner’s behalf. Demand the truth don’t just take their word for it.
Cleaners and Utility personnel are nothing to AMFA but an unwanted distraction. AMFA’s history with Cleaners and Utility workers shows how expendable they think you are:
Mesaba Airlines
Mesaba Airlines employed their own aircraft cleaners while they were unrepresented. But within weeks of voting for AMFA ‘representation’, the cleaner’s jobs were eliminated and farmed out.
Atlantic Coast Airlines
AMFA’s Atlantic Coast agreement does not even mention a Cleaner or Utility classification, even though they are part of the Mechanic and Related class and craft.
Northwest Airlines
AMFA National Director removed the only Cleaner from the Northwest Airlines negotiating committee after she complained about what was being negotiated for the Cleaner classification. The Cleaner Representative, Kathy Lulek, was forced to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order to remain on the negotiating committee.
Amfa has run on a platform for years that it wanted to only Represent Mechanics! But yet they are out organizing others! How can anyone support an organization that makes a career out of Lying!
Look who they are working with:
A Few Divisions of the Seham and McCormick Corporation
Technicians and Cleaners: Aircraft Mechanic Fraternal Association (AMFA)
Address:
67 Water Street (McCormick Corporate Headquarters)
Suite 208 A –
Laconia, NH 03246
www.amfanatl.org/Pages/12_Contacts/Contacts2.html
Pilots: The American Independent Cockpit Alliance (AICA)
Address:
67 Water Street (McCormick Corporate Headquarters)
Suite 208
Laconia, NH 03246
http://www.aicapilot.org/AICA_Membership.htm
Flight Attendants: the Professional flight Attendants Association (PFAA)
Address:
67 Water Street (McCormick Corporate Headquarters)
Suite 209
Laconia, NH 03246
www.pfaa.com/getinvolved/donations/bymail.asp
Fleet Service: Allied Ground Workers (AGW)
Law Firm:
Seham, Seham, Meltz and Peterson (AMFA’s law firm)
http://www.the-agw.org
You be the judge! AMFA is out for the Money and is willing to do anything to make you believe you should sign a card!
An Informed Member is an Educated Member! Get the Facts
