December 17, 2004
US Airways Update
Bankruptcy Hearings and Negotiations Continue
The bankruptcy hearings on US Airways’ 1113© and 1114 motions to terminate labor agreements and retiree insurance benefits concluded today in Alexandria, VA. Judge Mitchell will rule on US Airways’ motions on January 6, 2005.
Grand Lodge Representative Joe Adinolfi and District 142 Representative Tom Regan testified on the status of discussions with US Airways. Both clearly explained to the court that our goal was not simply to reach an agreement with the company, but to reach an agreement that can be ratified by the membership and minimizes the burden inflicted on our retirees.
The District 142 1113© and 1114 committees are directing our full energies and best efforts to reach consensual agreements with US Airways. However, US Airways is adamant that all their cost cutting targets must be met.
Your Committee is well aware of the potential consequences of the 1113© process, but any consensual agreement must preserve the economic livelihood of IAM members at US Airways. Protecting your job security, wages and benefits remains your Negotiating Committee’s primary focus. We represent the interests of airline workers, not airlines.
We expect to have either a tentative agreement that is fair and just or, failing that, the company’s final offer to present to the membership for review and ratification before the bankruptcy court issues a ruling.
We understand that much needs to be done in order to reach an agreement and complete the ratification process in such a short time frame, especially over the holidays, but your negotiators are committed to getting it done.
If US Airways management is equally committed to completing agreements, I am confident they will be reached quickly. If management’s true goal is to abrogate our contracts, it will be clear through their final proposal, which will be presented to you absent a consensual agreement.
We will update you of any new developments.
Sincerely and fraternally,
William O'Driscoll
PRESIDENT-DIRECTING
GENERAL CHAIRMAN
Bill Freiberger
Tony Giammarco
GENERAL CHAIRPERSONS
Tom Regan
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Tom Belmont
Bill Hoogenhout
Frank Schifano
Negotiating Committee
US Airways Update
Bankruptcy Hearings and Negotiations Continue
The bankruptcy hearings on US Airways’ 1113© and 1114 motions to terminate labor agreements and retiree insurance benefits concluded today in Alexandria, VA. Judge Mitchell will rule on US Airways’ motions on January 6, 2005.
Grand Lodge Representative Joe Adinolfi and District 142 Representative Tom Regan testified on the status of discussions with US Airways. Both clearly explained to the court that our goal was not simply to reach an agreement with the company, but to reach an agreement that can be ratified by the membership and minimizes the burden inflicted on our retirees.
The District 142 1113© and 1114 committees are directing our full energies and best efforts to reach consensual agreements with US Airways. However, US Airways is adamant that all their cost cutting targets must be met.
Your Committee is well aware of the potential consequences of the 1113© process, but any consensual agreement must preserve the economic livelihood of IAM members at US Airways. Protecting your job security, wages and benefits remains your Negotiating Committee’s primary focus. We represent the interests of airline workers, not airlines.
We expect to have either a tentative agreement that is fair and just or, failing that, the company’s final offer to present to the membership for review and ratification before the bankruptcy court issues a ruling.
We understand that much needs to be done in order to reach an agreement and complete the ratification process in such a short time frame, especially over the holidays, but your negotiators are committed to getting it done.
If US Airways management is equally committed to completing agreements, I am confident they will be reached quickly. If management’s true goal is to abrogate our contracts, it will be clear through their final proposal, which will be presented to you absent a consensual agreement.
We will update you of any new developments.
Sincerely and fraternally,
William O'Driscoll
PRESIDENT-DIRECTING
GENERAL CHAIRMAN
Bill Freiberger
Tony Giammarco
GENERAL CHAIRPERSONS
Tom Regan
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Tom Belmont
Bill Hoogenhout
Frank Schifano
Negotiating Committee