To All District 141-M Members employed by US Airways, Piedmont Airlines, PSA, Air Wisconsin, Air BP, Signature Flight Support and Allied Aviation:
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
On behalf of our Executive Board and 19,000 members, I welcome you into the District 142 family. Although I wish the disbanding of District 141-M were not necessary, the membership will be well served as part of a strong District anchored by members from stable airlines such as Southwest and Continental.
The staffs of both Districts will be working over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition of District 141-M members into District 142. The transition process will begin immediately, and will be completed on or about May 31, 2004. Visible changes will not be dramatic. Grievances and arbitrations will still be processed, and local grievance committees will remain intact.
Current District 141-M General Chairmen will continue in their positions, supported by District 142 General Chairs at some locations. With the combined resources of both Districts, our goal is to provide enhanced representation to the membership.
We look forward to the experience and expertise that the consolidation of our various committees will provide the entire District 142 membership.
District 142 publishes a quarterly newsletter that is mailed to each member’s home, and an Internet web site, www.iamDL142.org, to communicate with our members. I encourage you to visit our web site to learn more about your new District. Additionally, you can sign up for regular email updates through our website.
The District 141-M membership has been through some difficult times, especially at US Airways and its wholly owned subsidiaries. However, District 142 has experienced similar conditions at TWA, and is better prepared to deal with an airline in crisis than anyone in the air transport industry.
It is natural to have questions. Please forward any questions you have regarding the transition to Representatives from either District 141-M or District 142 and we will respond to them as promptly as possible.
Once again, welcome.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Tom Higginbotham
Acting President/Directing General Chairman
District 142