November 18, 2004
US Airways Bankruptcy Update
Judge Denies IAM Motion for Reconsideration
To All IAM-Represented Employees at US Airways:
Judge Stephen Mitchell today heard arguments in an Alexandria, VA bankruptcy court and denied the IAM’s motion for reconsideration of his Oct. 15 order that imposed temporary concessions on IAM members.
IAM attorneys argued the Oct. 15 order should be reconsidered for three reasons:
1. The wage and other reductions are causing substantial undue hardship upon IAM-represented employees;
2. Since the Oct 15 Order, the Air Line Pilots Association has ratified an agreement which provides for significantly less than a 21% wage reduction;
3. The Order awards US Airways “interim†relief that, in reality, constitutes permanent relief. Specifically, the ability to outsource heavy maintenance and ceasing contributions to the IAM National Pension Plan.
Since US Airways filed its Section 1113 & 1114 motions to terminate labor agreements last week, the IAM has been proceeding on parallel paths; Districts 141 and 142’s Committees (1113 & 1114) continue meeting with US Airways in an effort to reach a consensual agreement, while IAM representatives and attorneys prepare for court hearings if an agreement is not reached.
The IAM hopes to achieve an agreement that will make further court action unnecessary, but we must be prepared in the event an agreement is not possible.
Thank you for your continued support and solidarity.
Sincerely and fraternally,
William O'Driscoll PRESIDENT-DIRECTING
GENERAL CHAIRMAN
District Lodge #142
Randy Canale
PRESIDENT-DIRECTING
GENERAL CHAIRMAN
District Lodge #141
US Airways Bankruptcy Update
Judge Denies IAM Motion for Reconsideration
To All IAM-Represented Employees at US Airways:
Judge Stephen Mitchell today heard arguments in an Alexandria, VA bankruptcy court and denied the IAM’s motion for reconsideration of his Oct. 15 order that imposed temporary concessions on IAM members.
IAM attorneys argued the Oct. 15 order should be reconsidered for three reasons:
1. The wage and other reductions are causing substantial undue hardship upon IAM-represented employees;
2. Since the Oct 15 Order, the Air Line Pilots Association has ratified an agreement which provides for significantly less than a 21% wage reduction;
3. The Order awards US Airways “interim†relief that, in reality, constitutes permanent relief. Specifically, the ability to outsource heavy maintenance and ceasing contributions to the IAM National Pension Plan.
Since US Airways filed its Section 1113 & 1114 motions to terminate labor agreements last week, the IAM has been proceeding on parallel paths; Districts 141 and 142’s Committees (1113 & 1114) continue meeting with US Airways in an effort to reach a consensual agreement, while IAM representatives and attorneys prepare for court hearings if an agreement is not reached.
The IAM hopes to achieve an agreement that will make further court action unnecessary, but we must be prepared in the event an agreement is not possible.
Thank you for your continued support and solidarity.
Sincerely and fraternally,
William O'Driscoll PRESIDENT-DIRECTING
GENERAL CHAIRMAN
District Lodge #142
Randy Canale
PRESIDENT-DIRECTING
GENERAL CHAIRMAN
District Lodge #141
