[H2][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Air Travel Up Slightly, but Revenue Still Lags[/FONT][/H2][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]NEW YORK (New York Times) - Like the vanished vapor trail of a jet, the flush days of holiday air travel have disappeared.[/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]For the last year, people working in the air travel industry had hoped - and analysts had predicted - that this holiday season would lift the industry. But while more people are flying this year than at the same time last year, when the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks kept many at home, the numbers do not nearly approach those during the holiday season in 2000, considered a boom year for the industry.[/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Complete Story: [/FONT][A href=http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/28/business/28AIR.html?ex=1041656400&en=8db67cff32b8249a&ei=5040&partner=MOREOVER][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#0000ff size=3]http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/28/business/28AIR.html?ex=1041656400&en=8db67cff32b8249a&ei=5040&partner=MOREOVER[/FONT][/A][/NYT_HEADLINE][NYT_BYLINE type= version=1.0][/SPAN][/FONT][BR][BR][FONT color=#000000][SPAN class=t][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]Chip comments: [/STRONG]Last summer airline industry revenues were improving month-over-month; however, in September the revenue recovery stalled. At the time airline executives believed the September fall-off was due to fear of flying and the September 11 terrorist attack anniversary; however, revenue did not recover in October, November, and December.[BR][/FONT][/FONT][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][BR]This across-the-board industry problem has caused US Airways to not meet the revenue targets required in its RSA credit facility or the federal loan guarantee. Thus, to prevent the Arlington-based carrier from liquidating senior management reached TA's with its unions to cut costs another $200 million per year, imposed management concessions, obtained further other stakeholder cuts, and implemented additional operational savings for a grand total cost reduction of about an additional $500 million per year.[BR][/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/FONT][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#000000 size=3][SPAN class=t][STRONG][BR]United Files to End Labor Pacts, obtains interim pay cut TA's, mechanics hold out[/STRONG][/SPAN][/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#000000 size=3][SPAN class=t]CHICAGO (Reuters) - UAL Corp.'s United Airlines filed a motion in U.S. bankruptcy court on Friday seeking to scrap labor agreements as it aims to slash costs, but said that leaders of four of its six unions had agreed to pay cut deals.[/SPAN][/FONT][BR][BR][FONT color=#000000][SPAN class=t][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Complete Story: [/FONT][A href=http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/021227/airlines_united_11.html][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#0000ff size=3]http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/021227/airlines_united_11.html[/FONT][/A][/SPAN][/FONT][BR][BR][FONT color=#000000][SPAN class=t][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]United Says Most Unions Agree to Wage Cuts, company asks court to impose cuts on [/STRONG][STRONG]Machinists[/STRONG] [/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#000000 size=3][SPAN class=t]WASHINGTON (Washington Post) - United Airlines has tentative cost-cutting agreements with most of its unions, which could give the airline more time to reorganize, the company said yesterday in a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago.[/SPAN][/FONT][BR][BR][FONT color=#000000][SPAN class=t][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Complete Story: [/FONT][A href=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45840-2002Dec27.html][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#0000ff size=3]http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45840-2002Dec27.html[/FONT][/A][/SPAN][/FONT][BR][BR][FONT color=#000000][SPAN class=t][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][STRONG]United Airlines Bankruptcy Update [BR][/STRONG][/FONT][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]To District 141-M Represented Employees at United Airlines:[BR][BR]Dear Sisters and Brothers,[BR][/FONT][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]In an expected development, United Airlines filed an application today in U.S. Bankruptcy court for rulings that can lead to changes in wages, work rules and benefits for IAM members and all unionized employees at United Airlines.[BR][BR]United petitioned the court for two rulings under Section 1113 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code: one, (an 1113© motion) begins a process that can lead to abrogation of collective bargaining agreements, the other, (an 1113(e) motion) seeks immediate financial relief, including a 13 percent pay cut, effective January 1, 2003, for IAM members at United.[BR][BR]United stated the proposed immediate wage cuts are necessary to achieve cost reductions targets required by its Debtor in Possession (DIP) financing terms through May 1, 2003. United’s complete 1113 application is available at [/FONT][A href=http://www.iam141m.org/ual1227Sec1113.pdf][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][A href=http://www.iam141m.org/ual1227Sec1113.pdfNon-negotiable]http://www.iam141m.org/ual1227Sec1113.pdf[/FONT][/A][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR][/A]Non-negotiable pay cuts proposed by United for IAM members as 'take it or leave it' measures was rejected by the district leadership and will not be presented to IAM membership for ratification. The IAM will object in court to United’s application for emergency wage reductions. We have taken this position in full knowledge that the proposed 13 percent pay reduction is just the first step in United’s cost reduction plan. United has made clear their intention to seek major scope changes in our agreement which would necessitate a second ratification.[BR][BR]Representatives of other Unions at United are presenting the company’s 1113(e) pay cut proposals for a ratification vote. United has applied to the bankruptcy court to impose their 1113(e) terms on IAM members in the event all the other unions ratify the terms proposed by United. [BR][BR]Also in today’s court filing, United stated that if temporary modifications are achieved, it would delay its application to seek total rejection of labor agreements until March 15, 2003. If the temporary terms are not in place either due to rejection by the membership of any other Union or the refusal of the judge to impose terms on IAM members, the application to reject the agreements that was filed today will go forward as scheduled.[BR][BR]The IAM believes United’s financial problems can best be resolved with a business plan that emphasizes negotiations and partnership with its union-represented employees for the long-term health of the airline, its employees and shareholders. The “13 percent solution†represents an approach using the court to impose temporary measures, but should not negate the need for a long-term resolution that would provide adequate opportunity for employee involvement and consent.[BR][BR]Judge Eugene R. Wedoff has scheduled a status conference on United’s application for December 30, 2002. The Machinists Union will be represented by attorney Sharon Levine from the firm Lowenstein Sandler.[BR][BR]We remain convinced that a comprehensive recovery plan can be a success for United’s employees, passengers and investors alike. [BR][BR]Sincerely and fraternally,[BR][BR]Scotty Ford[BR]President and General Chairman[BR]IAM District 141-M[BR][/FONT][/SPAN][/FONT][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#000000 size=3][STRONG][BR]Delta readies for more layoffs[/STRONG][/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#000000 size=3]ATLANTA (AP) - [FONT color=#000000]Nearly 4,000 employees at Delta Air Lines signed up for the latest round of early retirement or buyout offers, a Delta official said.[/FONT] [BR][/FONT][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]Complete Story: [/FONT][A href=http://www.msnbc.com/news/851821.asp?0si][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]http://www.msnbc.com/news/851821.asp?0si[/FONT][/A][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]=-[/FONT][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][STRONG][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Continental Air/Mechanics: Co. To Pay Higher Wages[/FONT][/STRONG][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]HOUSTON (Dow Jones) - Continental Airlines Inc. said its mechanics and related employee groups represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters ratified a contract that provides for higher wages, improved work rules, increased retirement benefits and better job protection.[/FONT][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Complete Story: [/FONT][A href=http://biz.yahoo.com/djus/021227/2043000313_1.html][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#0000ff size=3]http://biz.yahoo.com/djus/021227/2043000313_1.html[/FONT][/A][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]Discount airline eyes daily route from Pittsburgh to Las Vegas[/STRONG][BR][BR]PITTSBURGH (Tribune-Review) - Calling its first two months at Pittsburgh International Airport a success, America West Airlines is en route to adding daily service to Las Vegas. [BR][BR]Seats have sold well on the discount carrier's two daily flights to its Phoenix hub and headquarters, piquing the carrier's interest in expanding at Pittsburgh International, which long has been dominated by hub airline US Airways. [/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Complete Story: [/FONT][A href=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_110008.html][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#0000ff size=3]http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_110008.html[/FONT][/A][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][STRONG][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Judge: GE Can Advance Money to US Airways[/FONT][/STRONG][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal bankruptcy judge on Friday said he would allow General Electric Co. to provide $36.6 million to US Airways Group Inc. in a modification of a 2001 credit agreement.[/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Complete Story: [/FONT][A href=http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/021227/airlines_usairways_2.html][FONT face=Times New Roman color=#0000ff size=3]http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/021227/airlines_usairways_2.html[/FONT][/A][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]Chip comments:[/STRONG] [SPAN class=BodyFont]Reports indicate US Airways has reached a definitive agreement with Embraer for a large RJ order consisting of the EMB-170 and EMB-175 aircraft. US Airways has obtained delivery positions for later this year, the aircraft will be assigned to the new mainline MidAtlantic Airways division and will be financed by GECAS.[/SPAN][/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]In a December 21 Special Bulletin US Airways said, The planned emergence of some or all of the company's subsidiaries is not necessarily tied to the planned March 2003 emergence of US Airways. Prior to emerging, the wholly-owned regional air carriers must reach agreements with their respective labor unions on competitive contracts that will allow for the transition to an all-regional jet fleet at each of the subsidiaries. [BR][BR]Mainline ALPA's new restructuring agreement provides for the wholly-owneds to operate 25 CRJ-700 aircraft, solely flown by furloughed US Airways pilots. In addition, the first 25 wholly-owned Medium and Small RJs (50-seats and below) will be flown by wholly-owned pilots. [BR][BR]Upon completion of staffing of these aircraft, the 50/50 balance of hiring pursuant to the Jets for Jobs Protocol will be followed.[BR][BR]Also noteworthy, GECAS has agreed to not only fund Embraer deliveries, but CRJ-700 and other Medium and Small SJ aircraft.[/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]A formal announcement is expected if the company emerges from bankruptcy which is dependent upon reaching new labor accords, solving the pension problem, and qualifying for the federal loan guarantee.[/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][STRONG][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]US Airways Tidbits[/FONT][/STRONG][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]ALPA MEC CODE-A-PHONE UPDATE - December 26, 2002[/STRONG][BR][BR]This is Roy Freundlich with the US Airways MEC update for Thursday, December 26, with two new items:[BR][BR]Item 1. ALPA discussed the processing of the Affected Pilots List (APL) today with Flight Operations management. The Company will begin calling pilots on the APL in seniority order for the Jets for Jobs vacancies at Midway Airlines. Considering the very short timeframe to fill the January 10, 2003, training class, ALPA and management have agreed that APL pilots who are unable to commit to a class date will not forfeit subsequent job opportunities at Midway Airlines.[BR][BR]If junior pilots fill such vacancies, senior pilots will be able to displace these pilots to achieve relative APL seniority at Midway, but will not be able to displace a more junior APL pilot out of a job at Midway Airlines. An updated Fact Sheet that includes this limited bypass exclusion and other added information is being posted on the MEC website at usairwayspilots.org[BR][BR]Separately, other than filling vacancies at Midway Airlines, the Company has not begun processing APL pilots’ preferences or made available to pilots a preference form to list preferences for employment with MDA, Participating Wholly-Owned Carriers, or Participating Affiliate Carriers as specified in the RA. APL pilots have not been given the opportunity to specify such preferences in accordance with the RA. We will announce the commencement of this process once it becomes available.[BR][BR]Item 2. Informational road shows explaining LOA 83-- Accelerated Small Jets, and LOA – 84 Supplementary Cost Reductions have been scheduled as follows:[BR][BR]Wednesday, January 8, CLT, at the Hilton Executive Park at 12:00 noon.[BR]Thursday, January 9, PIT, at the Embassy Suites at 10:00 a.m.[BR]Friday, January 10, SAN, at the Sheraton Hotel and Marina at 10:00 a.m.[BR]Monday, January 13, DCA, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott at 2:00 p.m.[BR]Tuesday, January 14, BOS, at the Hyatt Harborside at 10:00 a.m.[BR]Wednesday, January 15, LGA, at the Airport Marriott at 10:00 a.m.[BR]Thursday, January 16, PHL, at the Airport Marriott at 10:00 a.m.[BR][BR]The Negotiating Committee will present details of the Supplementary Cost Reductions Agreement, including explanations of the changes in pilot retirement and benefit programs. All US Airways pilots are encouraged to attend.[BR][BR]Please remember we have 1,356 pilots on furlough, with 392 pilot furloughs scheduled for January 7, and 79 pilot furloughs scheduled for February 4.[/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]ALPA MEC CODE-A-PHONE UPDATE - December 27, 2002[BR][/STRONG][BR]This is Roy Freundlich with the US Airways MEC update for Friday, December 27, with four new items: [BR][BR]Item 1. The Company posted a CBS message [ATTACHED]today stating it is sending preference [BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]December 20, 2002[/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Dear US Airways Flight Attendant,[/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Your AFA Master Executive Council is bringing you this final proposal for ratification after difficult discussions between your negotiators and advisors, and US Airways management. [/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]The talks were conducted after management threatened that it will shut down the airline and liquidate under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code unless all of the labor groups agree to additional cuts in our contract. All of the other labor groups have had talks with management and are voting on additional cuts (the pilots and flight dispatchers have already ratified additional cuts).[/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN style=COLOR: windowtext][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3]After repeated attempts to negotiate a fair and just agreement, management insisted that its final proposal be presented to you for a vote. Faced with the threat of the loss of all flight attendant jobs if management were to shut down and liquidate, your MEC voted to send this proposal to the membership for a vote, with a recommendation by a majority of the MEC that flight attendants vote “FOR†this agreement. [/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN style=COLOR: windowtext][/SPAN][SPAN style=COLOR: windowtext][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]In Solidarity, [/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN style=COLOR: windowtext][/SPAN][SPAN style=COLOR: windowtext][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]The US Airways MEC [/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT[/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]2% lump sum payment on 3/1/2007 and 2% lump sum payment on 3/1/2008; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Modify Variable Minimum Day to 5+00 hours with no floor and no
ceiling and change day and night rigs (Me-Too with ALPA) [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Modification to claiming sick leave; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Minor change to rescheduling; [/FONT][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]Major changes to Reserve system; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Increase in Reserve Inviolable Days to 8 days; [/FONT][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]Automatic release after trip assignment for Reserves (with exceptions); [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Preferential Bid System; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Maintain the Bid Sheet; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]AA Eagle wages, work rules and benefits for Mid-Atlantic; US Airways seniority and longevity for pay purposes; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Changes in Medical/Dental (same as all other employee groups with the exception of ALPA and senior management - higher costs for ALPA and senior management); [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Enhanced profit sharing; [/FONT][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]Additional equity participation; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]War Contingency -- 5% salary deferral (also applies to management); [/FONT][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]Changes to LTD and Workers' Compensation; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]NO CHANGES TO FLIGHT ATTENDANT PENSION PLAN.[BR][BR][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][STRONG][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]US Airways Union TA ratification dates[/FONT][/STRONG][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]AFA -[/STRONG] The F/A's will use the Ballot Point voting system, which will close at 5:00 p.m. January 10 via the telephone or internet.[/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]IAM District 141 and 141-M -[/STRONG] Ratification voting will be held Friday, January 10, 2003 at local union halls.[/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]CWA -[/STRONG] Ratification voting will occur between December 27 through January 10 at 5:00 p.m. via the telephone or internet. [/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][STRONG]US Airways airport facility relocations[/STRONG] - [/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont]SEA personnel report US Airways has reached agreement with United Airlines to move its operations from the South Terminal to the North Terminal in May 2003. US Airways will take over two gates from United, have dedicated facilities, and its own IT system. In addition, reports circulating throughout the LAX station indicate US Airways will move from Terminal One on the north side of the field near United operations on the south complex.[/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN]
ceiling and change day and night rigs (Me-Too with ALPA) [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Modification to claiming sick leave; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Minor change to rescheduling; [/FONT][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]Major changes to Reserve system; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Increase in Reserve Inviolable Days to 8 days; [/FONT][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]Automatic release after trip assignment for Reserves (with exceptions); [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Preferential Bid System; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Maintain the Bid Sheet; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]AA Eagle wages, work rules and benefits for Mid-Atlantic; US Airways seniority and longevity for pay purposes; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Changes in Medical/Dental (same as all other employee groups with the exception of ALPA and senior management - higher costs for ALPA and senior management); [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]Enhanced profit sharing; [/FONT][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]Additional equity participation; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]War Contingency -- 5% salary deferral (also applies to management); [/FONT][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3][BR]Changes to LTD and Workers' Compensation; [/FONT][BR][BR][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]NO CHANGES TO FLIGHT ATTENDANT PENSION PLAN.[BR][BR][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][STRONG][FONT face=Times New Roman size=3]US Airways Union TA ratification dates[/FONT][/STRONG][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]AFA -[/STRONG] The F/A's will use the Ballot Point voting system, which will close at 5:00 p.m. January 10 via the telephone or internet.[/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]IAM District 141 and 141-M -[/STRONG] Ratification voting will be held Friday, January 10, 2003 at local union halls.[/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][BR][BR][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][STRONG]CWA -[/STRONG] Ratification voting will occur between December 27 through January 10 at 5:00 p.m. via the telephone or internet. [/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][BR][BR][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][FONT face=Times New Roman][FONT size=3][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont][STRONG]US Airways airport facility relocations[/STRONG] - [/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=t][SPAN class=BodyFont][SPAN class=BodyFont]SEA personnel report US Airways has reached agreement with United Airlines to move its operations from the South Terminal to the North Terminal in May 2003. US Airways will take over two gates from United, have dedicated facilities, and its own IT system. In addition, reports circulating throughout the LAX station indicate US Airways will move from Terminal One on the north side of the field near United operations on the south complex.[/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/FONT][/FONT][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN]
48 PM Busdrvr wrote: 
