Most of you that visit this board know my position on concessions. I don’t need to get into that right now. I was going to start a topic with this. I think it fits in right here.
This is about the IAM. Most of you are right about the IAM been the death of United Airlines. I’m not so sure that the members are the problem. The clock is ticking and the IAM is dragging their feet trying to keep AMFA off the property. If they truly had the members well being at heart they would bring something back for us to vote on and move on. Scared members out number the
militant members. Almost anything brought to a vote will pass. My biggest grip is not knowing what is going on. I want some updates. It seems that some kind of meeting are going on.
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October 17, 2002
TO: THE MEMBERSHIP OF DISTRICT 141-M EMPLOYED BY UNITED AIRLINES
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
Yesterday, in Chicago, your I.A.M. Negotiating Committee met with our Economist Tom Roth and Attorney Robert Bush. We gathered vital information in preparation for face-to-face meetings with United Airlines.
Today, United Airlines’ financial advisors will address the Committee and CEO Glenn Tilton has been invited to be part of the conversations.
We are in constant communication with the Union Coalition on issues that are of common interest.
Your Committee is committed to protecting your interests and the welfare of your family.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Scotty Ford, President and Directing General Chairman
Rich Bourque, Local Lodge 1781 Chairman
Scott Brown, Local Lodge 1886 Chairman
Todd Bower, Local Lodge 1487 Chairman
Bill Skjoldager, Local Lodge 1487 Utility Committeeman
Ray Perry, District 141-M Vice President-West
Armand Fontaine, District 141-M Vice President-East
Tom Reardon, District 141-M General Chairman
Vic Osuna, District 141-M General Chairman
Rich Johnsen, Grand Lodge Representative
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Ok when will some real talks happen?
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October 15, 2002
TO: THE MEMBERSHIP OF DISTRICT 141-M EMPLOYED BY UNITED AIRLINES
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
Beginning today in Chicago, I have convened a Committee to discuss the financial situation facing United Airlines. This is in compliance with the Letter of Agreement that was ratified by our membership in March of this year.
Members that have volunteered to serve on this Committee are as follows:
Rich Bourque, Local Lodge 1781 - Chairman
Scott Brown, Local Lodge 1886 - Chairman
Todd Bower, Local Lodge 1487 - Chairman
Bill Skjoldager, Local Lodge 1487 - Utility Committeeman
Ray Perry, District 141-M - Vice President-West
Armand Fontaine, District 141-M - Vice President-East
Tom Reardon, District 141-M - General Chairman
Vic Osuna, District 141-M - General Chairman
Rich Johnsen, Grand Lodge Representative
When the situation warrants, members from other classifications will be asked to participate.
The Committee will meet several days before any face-to-face discussions begin with United Airlines Representatives.
Our involvement with the Union coalition will continue on issues of common concern to each of the labor groups. Tomorrow afternoon, CFO Jake Brace, has requested a conference call with all coalition members and we will participate as requested.
We will continue to advise the membership as this situation develops.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Scotty Ford
President and General Chairman
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If I have my dates right then Oct. 14 was the end of the 6-month period that we were required to look at concessions. They didn’t need to say that in the letter. We all know that it doesn’t matter that it was contract language. Times do call for talks.
The IAM will destroy United Airlines in an attempt to keep AMFA off the property.