Checking it Out said:
If I read this one sentence, it suggest amfa expect's to file,
The Association fully expects to file for a representational dispute/election within the next two weeks.
It would not surprise me the longer you wait the less likely you will file! And their is no surprises from me! Also I believe I hit the nail on the head in this statement!
Well here it is Thursday night and the clock is ticking down. The count is progressing and a number of cards have been rejected and some new ones have come in. It has started to heat up between Amfa organizers and Amfa national. Word has it that the correct numbers are in Question! Amfa national wants to wait for more cards and the organizers want to file with what they have.
Word has it, the line stations are angry with the Tulsa and MCI organizers. The word is the same rhetoric. Apparently Dave and Don are attempting to dictate. The line stations are feeling left out of the loop. They want answers.
As the clock ticks down, they both will have to decide if they can file and when. The date so far is Monday the 8th. Will this happen? Will Amfa have the energy to go out and collected the needed cards? This is the last opportunity the organizers will have for years to come!
The plot thickens!
Note lack of a definite date and numbers? Also suggest division between National-Tulsa and Line wannabes!
March 31, 2003
James C. Little
Administrative Vice President, Air Transport Division
Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO
1791 Hurstview Dr.
Hurst, Texas 76054
Re: Summary of the 2003 Contract changes
This will confirm our understanding reached during the negotiations leading up to the agreement signed on (DOS), 2003. During these negotiations, we discussed many changes intended to achieve sustained long-term financial relief from the current provisions of the TWU labor agreements. This letter is intended to recap the majority of the agreed upon changes. Changes are listed by Title groups: I (Mechanics and Related), II (Facilities, Automotive, Cabin Cleaners, Utility and Building Cleaners), III (Fleet Service), IV (Fuelers), V (Stock Clerks), T/S (Technical Specials), Disp (Dispatch), Metro (Meteorologists), Sim Techs (Simulator Technicians) and Instrs (Ground School and Pilot Instructors).
Pay Related
Effective May 1, 2003:
§ Base wage pay reduction, varying percentages (all groups)
§ Elimination of all longevity pay(I & II)
§ Modified longevity pay, start after 17 years, current rates (III, IV, V,T/S)
§ Reduced Sim Tech Coordinator premium by $.75/hour
§ Reduced Sim Tech Skill pay to $.10/hour
§ Reduced Pilot Simulator Instructors premium to $10.00/month
§ Reduced Ground School/Pilot Simulator Instructors standardization coordinator pay to $150.00/month
§ Reduced Pilot/Simulator Instructors work unit experience premium
§ Modified shift differential to $.01, $.02, $.03 (I, II, III, V, T/S, Sim Techs)
§ Elimination of weekend differential (I, II, V, at AFW, TUL, MCI)
§ Elimination of midnight skill retention premium (Sim Techs)
§ Training pay at straight time for off shift and day off (I, II)
§ Elimination of penalty lunch payment (I, II, III, IV, V)
§ Elimination of OT meal allowance (I, II, III, IV, V, T/S)
§ Penalty hours pay for actual time worked @ 1.5x (I, II, III, IV, V, T/S)
§ Reduce OT rate from 2x to 1.5x (I, II, III, IV, V)
§ Work 40 hrs to reach OT rate for day off overtime (III, V)
§ Elimination of debrief pay (T/S)
§ Elimination of Stock Clerk driver premium
§ Elimination of AMT premiums when displacing OSM employee
§ Elimination of Early Call-In guarantees (I, II, III, IV)
§ Elimination of short turn penalty due to shift bids (Art 21 d) (III, IV)
§ Elimination of CC premium when not working as CC (III,V)
Work Rules/ Other changes and effective dates:
Effective April 15, 2003:
§ Combine Systems/Structures into Generals (Title I)
§ Added 7 day labor loan provision (Bases only)
§ Increased AMT productivity through multiple work assignments/training
§ Holidays reduced from 10 to 5. The five (5) observed holidays will be: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day (all groups)
o Holidays- 5 days with roll @ 1.5x (I, II, III, IV, V, T/S, Sim Techs)
o Holidays- 5 days (no roll) @ 1.5x (Disp, Metro, Instrs)
Effective May 1, 2003
§ Reduce annual SK accrual to 5 days @ 100% (all except I & II)
§ Reduce annual SK accrual to 5 days, 1st two at 50% (I & II)
Effective May 3, 2003
§ 4/10s at Overhaul docks/TUL, duration of agreement
Effective within sixty (60) days of ratification:
§ Outsource RON/Ultraclean (II/III)
§ One time System protection credit for headcount reductions realized from work rule changes (all groups except Metro)
Effective thirty (30) days from ratification:
§ Reduce uniform provisioning and eliminate laundering (I, II, III, IV, V)
§ Outsource stores function at HDQ (6 Stock Clerks)
§ Relocate 4 Stock Clerks at ORD/GEM to ORD/M & E hanger
Effective as soon as practicable after DOS:
§ Change work schedule to 5 on, 2 off (T/S)
§ Reduced VC accrual one week (all groups)
§ Modify Crew Chief ratios:
AMT- 1:11.5
FSC- 1:9
Fuelers- eliminated ratio
Stores- 1:12
Benefits:
§ Medical & Dental plan modifications (all groups) Effective 1/1/04
§ SLOA Benefit Coverage reduced from 24 to12 months (all groups)
Effective 5/01/03
§ Eliminate STD Plan (all groups) Effective 1/1/04
§ Discontinue subsidized medical benefits RIF’d employees (all groups)
Effective 4/15/03
§ Modify IOD to 10 days (all groups) Effective 5/01/03 with the following transition:
o If the injury was incurred prior to 4/15/03, remaining applicable salary continuation through the end of the month up to the current 80 days
o If the injury is incurred on 4/15/03 or before 4/30/03, salary continuation for 10 days up to the current 80 days
o If the injury is incurred after 5/01/03, salary continuation for 10 days
Sincerely,
James B. Weel
Managing Director
Employee Relations
Agreed to this date:
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James C Little
Transport Workers Union, AFL-CIO
