Change of Control Update!

Giant Robot!

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Feb 18, 2006
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US Airways Stalls Negotiations and Change in Control Resolution

TO: All IAM Members Employed by US Airways


Dear Sisters and Brothers:

On April 27, 2007, the Machinists Union won a major court victory when Judge Lee of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted the IAM’s motion to compel US Airways to arbitrate the Change in Control grievance. As previously reported, the case is scheduled to be heard before a neutral arbitrator on September 13th and 14th in Phoenix, Arizona. US Airways CEO Doug Parker has said publicly that he will not interfere with the arbitration. But, that doesn’t mean he won’t run back to court if he doesn’t like the outcome.

Last week, US Airways appealed the District Court’s ruling signaling that it intends to pursue its arguments against the grievance in court should the Arbitrator rule in favor of the IAM. This further delay tactic could add an indeterminate amount of time to the final resolution of the dispute.

It is imperative the membership understands that even if the IAM wins the arbitration case, US Airways could prolong the legal process. The Machinists Union finds US Airways’ disregard for the legally-required arbitration procedure appalling and their contempt for employees unforgivable. We are committed to enforcing the language US Airways imposed on us through the bankruptcy process before an arbitrator or, if necessary, in court.

US Airways’ abuse of the established process is not limited to grievances; transition negotiations are also stalled. The Machinists Union today filed requests with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to mediate the negotiations in the hope of reaching a swift agreement that addresses our members’ concerns regarding wages, seniority integration, job security, retirement benefits and other quality of life issues. The requests cover both Districts 141 and 142 and all IAM members, regardless of the contract they work under.

The assistance of the NMB alone does not guarantee we will be able to reach an agreement with US Airways. However, it is a necessary step in the negotiating process when dealing with unreasonable management. The NMB must participate in negotiations to determine for themselves that further bargaining would be futile. At that point the NMB must release both parties into a 30-day cooling-off period, at the end of which IAM members can strike US Airways.

If we are forced to strike US Airways it will be because current management has failed to fulfill their obligations to their employees, our members.

The Machinists Union represents 9,000 Mechanics, Inspectors, Fleet Service Workers, Maintenance Control Technicians, Stock Clerks, Quality Assurance Auditors, Technical Documentation Specialists, Planners, Utility Workers, Maintenance Training Specialists, and Technical Documentation Specialists. If US Airways compels us to strike, all airline operations will cease.

The mediation process can be lengthy, so members have ample time to prepare for a strike. Although the IAM is committed to quickly reaching a fair and equitable agreement, US Airways’ disdain for employees has compelled us to consider a strike. The Machinists Union will be well prepared if that day comes.


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Regards,

G.R.
 
:angry: The company keeps up this crap and we do nothing, Its time all stations and departments play by the book until the company knows we mean it.... They can afford airplanes and keep giving the uppers the money its time to stop!!!!
 
:angry: The company keeps up this crap and we do nothing, Its time all stations and departments play by the book until the company knows we mean it.... They can afford airplanes and keep giving the uppers the money its time to stop!!!!
I know I do my part each and every day-day in and day out-

How about YOU! :ph34r:
 
I know I do my part each and every day-day in and day out-

How about YOU! :ph34r:

Yes I do! my point is everybody needs to do it! at all stations including the east and our smaller stations, the smaller out stations can hit them the best they have no parts or spare aircraft. the company has us doing daily checks every day but on the west ops the only want them done in phx and las to avoid the down a/c at the smaller stations. the company has given us the target its our job to hit it!
 
Said it before and say it again - do your walkaround right, call in the damage like you're supposed to, don't let flight control or the pilot talk you out of company procedure, and you'll ground the fleet.

It's that simple.
 
Yes I do! my point is everybody needs to do it! at all stations including the east and our smaller stations, the smaller out stations can hit them the best they have no parts or spare aircraft. the company has us doing daily checks every day but on the west ops the only want them done in phx and las to avoid the down a/c at the smaller stations. the company has given us the target its our job to hit it!

Don't you be hitting us with parts! You'll just make other of your union brothers work harder trying to get parts to planes. Are you gonna make your other union members work harder? Brilliant! Thanks bunches!

BTW, does anyone know what "malicious compliance" means?
 
Don't you be hitting us with parts! You'll just make other of your union brothers work harder trying to get parts to planes. Are you gonna make your other union members work harder? Brilliant! Thanks bunches!

BTW, does anyone know what "malicious compliance" means?

I'm not in MX so i don't have a dog in your fight , but at least let me say this . What the hell kind of union memeber are you???? UNION does NOT = lazy . So someone on here suggests that you should all work by the book , and you whine and complain ... you see THAT is the reason MX hasn't had a contract in 4 years , and at this rate they won't get one anytime soon .


"malicious compliance" what the HELL are you smoking ??? because you need to stop , at this company we have had one motto that has NEVER changed , and that's SAFETY first , not to mention that's what the FAA wants , if you start putting out this "notion" of malicious compliance as some sort of rebellious act that can be punished your going to have planes flying out with engines ready to fall off .
 
A large number of acft out of service in phx today and especially the last week or so. How bout you guys back east? Are you guys making sure your planes are as safe as they can be? We don't have access to how many acft are out of service in the east system. :unsure:
 
as sh***y as this airline is running now, how in the world will anyone know if the Idiots,A**holes, & Morons are involved in convoluted actions or its the SNAFU of day to day normalcy?
 
:angry: The company keeps up this crap and we do nothing, Its time all stations and departments play by the book until the company knows we mean it.... They can afford airplanes and keep giving the uppers the money its time to stop!!!!
everyone needs to continue doing their job, and allow the negotiating or arbitration process to work for resolution.
The term 'going by the book' in this context almost always means slowdown under the guise of safety. Thoughts of a slowdown are appaling and destructive to the process.

My understanding is that your company isn't breaking the law, and that the members approved both the process and contract. Your own union even agreed with the company not to arbitrate until sometime this fall. Those are the facts.

Of course, I still don't think your company is treating you fair, nor do I think like Delldude that the members deserve their predicament.

regards,
 
This was not meant as a slam on the stores clerks! I was stating that this cheep ass company has never stocked parts on the west side they have what little they have scattered between PHX & LAS and the small stations have very little stock! its just a fact.
 
A large number of acft out of service in phx today and especially the last week or so. How bout you guys back east? Are you guys making sure your planes are as safe as they can be? We don't have access to how many acft are out of service in the east system. :unsure:

We voted on it and didn't like the results...we're taking another shot at it,i'll get back to you.