Hey TSH,
Another filing for AMFA representation at Spirit now. TWU doesn't have an iota of a chance to get in here. And the teamsters are more than likely doomed at Frontier after the merger yet again as Spirit Mechanics collected enough cards even for the combined total of Spirit and Frontier Mechanics and related.
Sun Country's Mechanics vote will be done 25th (I think) A pretty good month for AMFA and the Mechanics Class and Craft in our industry for sure. Hope JB gets in gear with their MC's soon too, then onto AA's grass roots efforts as well. So maybe, just maybe this will tickle the interest at United to do the same again? What says you sir???
And there you have it folks. CONGRATS!!! To all Spirit's Mechanics and related for their overwhelming interest in AMFA representation. Ideal timing before an all important merger of two airlines (Frontier). With more than 50% of cards collected even at the newly combined Spirit/Frontier merger is a good indication that AMFA should be able to maintain their representation after the merger as well. I am sure there are plenty of Frontier Mechanics ready to also bring in AMFA as their representational entity.
With the results from the Sun Country Mechanics coming by end of this month and now the Spirit Mechanics filed with NMB; A busy month for AMFA Organization. Now we wait for the JetBlue Mechanics to get thru the MC's interest to bring in AMFA with the mechanics too. C'mon AA, you guys got some catching up to do fellas, LOL
PRESS RELEASE: AMFA FILES AUTHORIZATION FOR REPRESENTATION CARDS WITH NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD ON BEHALF OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS AND RELATED EMPLOYEES AT SPIRIT AIRLINES |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Phone:
Email: | Bret Oestreich, National President
(720) 744-6628
[email protected] |
CENTENNIAL, CO – May 6, 2022 – The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (“AMFA”) filed Authorization for Representation cards today with the National Mediation Board (NMB) on behalf of the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (“AMTs”) and Related Employees at Spirit Airlines.
“AMFA is thrilled the AMTs and Related Employees at Spirit Airlines have placed their faith in us to act as their union representative,” said Bret Oestreich, AMFA National President. “Their confidence in our abilities to represent them is evidenced by AMFA now having signed authorization cards from significantly more than 50% of the craft or class at Spirit Airlines. In fact, the number of signed authorization cards filed by AMFA is sufficient to be a majority of the craft or class at a combined Spirit-Frontier carrier.
Like other union organizing drives sweeping the nation, this grassroots campaign was led by the AMTs at Spirit Airlines. “As a workgroup, we need a unified voice to ensure a safe workplace, fair pay and benefits, and seniority protection. With AMFA as our collective bargaining representative, we feel confident we will finally have a seat and voice at the table,” declared one of the AMFA organizer employees at Spirit.
“We look forward to working with these experienced professionals to elevate their standards and improve their working conditions,” said Oestreich.
Spirit Airlines is an ultra-low budget airline headquartered in Miramar, Florida. In recent months, the carrier has entertained offers to merge with Frontier Airlines and more recently received an unsolicited acquisition offer from JetBlue. Should a merger or acquisition be completed, AMFA feels confident in its ability to help facilitate that transition.
“Having union representation during a carrier merger is more important than ever as seniority and aircraft maintenance standards may become precarious,” said Oestreich. “AMFA has successfully navigated these waters before and should we be given the opportunity, we will vigorously represent Spirit’s AMT and Related Employees’ interests during any merger or acquisition transition and beyond, while also welcoming the AMTs from the merged carrier into our craft-specific union.”
And here's a little more details on next actions with NMB and Spirit Mechanics Filing:
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