IAM makes play for scab representation

[Awa Contract]

One of the scabs called the Local 104 (Teamsters) wanted the Teamsters to do the same - He was told we were not interested.

 

[skyhawk]

The ground workers union at Northwest Airlines Inc. wants to organize the company's mechanics, hired to replace those who went on strike in August.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is collecting signatures from 275 Northwest mechanics who work at Detroit Metro Airport to prompt an election so those mechanics can have a chance to vote in the IAM as their union.

See Story / Detroit Free Press

Bottom Feeders! :down:

linemech

I read the article you attached it describes the IAM as being the union that also represents the ground workers but I"m confused why even mention that. Just say the IAM is trying to organize a bunch of scabs.

 

[cltbay1homie]

I think we need to wait for 700 to clarify..before we jump on this one. :down: 😛

 

[brown]

Is ti true that the IAM is trying to organize the scab mechanics at NW?

Hey? Where is 700UW and his partner DELLDUDE on this subject? They are everywhere else on this board?

 

[700UW]

I all ready commented that in the other thread that is appalling.

#4

 

[local 12 proud]

The ground workers union at Northwest Airlines Inc. wants to organize the company's mechanics, hired to replace those who went on strike in August.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is collecting signatures from 275 Northwest mechanics who work at Detroit Metro Airport to prompt an election so those mechanics can have a chance to vote in the IAM as their union.

See Story / Detroit Free Press

Bottom Feeders! :down:

linemech

Does the IAM have any scruples whatsoever?

Perfect, a scab union working for SCABS :down:

 

[700UW]

The ibt did the samething at CAL and at an airline in Canada.

 

[Ken MacTiernan]

"How does a card drive work?"

It would not help you if it was explained to you. For a card drive a person(s) would wish to have a union that would better represent their needs and protect their needs. A SCAB has no integrity or morals, let alone nothing to protect or represent. So why do you ask SCAB?

 

[local 12 proud]

No union should ever attempt to organize SCABS, be it AMFA, IAM, IBT, TWU it does not matter. That is a slap in the face to those men and women who did the honorable act of standing their ground and suffered the hardship of a strike.

I will not be a part of a union that lowers itself to that degree ever!

 

[robbedagain]

No union should ever attempt to organize SCABS, be it AMFA, IAM, IBT, TWU it does not matter. That is a slap in the face to those men and women who did the honorable act of standing their ground and suffered the hardship of a strike.

I will not be a part of a union that lowers itself to that degree ever!

I agree with you on that 100000%. I cant even imagine how any scab especially PTO who is a union hater even want to be in a union let alone a scabby union such as the iam

 

[PlayTheOdds]

"How does a card drive work?"

...So why do you ask SCAB?

I ask because the IAM claims that they have 275 signatures. Did the IAM solicit for these signatures at DTW? If so where? Do they advertise a drive or is there some type of secret set up that only unionist are privy too? There are a reported 860 mechanics system wide, I think it is more along the lines of 750. DTW only has a portion of these mechanics so 275 signatures coming from DTW alone is a substantial number. I don't know how many mechanics are here at DTW but 275 is pretty damn close to being all of them. You would think that at least one person in my zone would know something about this. That is why I think this whole story is BS.

 

[UAL_TECH]

I ask because the IAM claims that they have 275 signatures. Did the IAM solicit for these signatures at DTW? If so where? Do they advertise a drive or is there some type of secret set up that only unionist are privy too? There are a reported 860 mechanics system wide, I think it is more along the lines of 750. DTW only has a portion of these mechanics so 275 signatures coming from DTW alone is a substantial number. I don't know how many mechanics are here at DTW but 275 is pretty damn close to being all of them. You would think that at least one person in my zone would know something about this. That is why I think this whole story is BS.

This is a secret process so you can sign a card and send it in to the NMB all the while declaring your abhorrence against the union in question. If the union does get selected by majority vote (as determined by the NMB) and performs as you expected then you can come out of the ‘closet’ 😛 and proclaim yourself as a supporter, and if it doesn’t live up to your expectations, you can claim ‘I told you so!’ :blink: and run around with another union pin (or opinion) looking for another union drive that will be determined by the NMB. 🙄

All the while you 'The Membership' gets hosed by 'ALL' sides :down:

 

[local 12 proud]

You would think that at least one person in my zone would know something about this. That is why I think this whole story is BS.

...And what makes you so sure they dont know something?

Im sure with your overinflated self image you've made it abundantly clear to all, that you hold a special place in the hearts and minds of management.

 

[robbedagain]

I ask because the IAM claims that they have 275 signatures. Did the IAM solicit for these signatures at DTW? If so where? Do they advertise a drive or is there some type of secret set up that only unionist are privy too? There are a reported 860 mechanics system wide, I think it is more along the lines of 750. DTW only has a portion of these mechanics so 275 signatures coming from DTW alone is a substantial number. I don't know how many mechanics are here at DTW but 275 is pretty damn close to being all of them. You would think that at least one person in my zone would know something about this. That is why I think this whole story is BS.

now there's a union that tells about as much truth as you!

the whole ballots are very screteive. but dont be surprised if the scabby union becomes the representative of those low life scabs

 

[groundcontrol]

now there's a union that tells about as much truth as you!

the whole ballots are very screteive. but dont be surprised if the scabby union becomes the representative of those low life scabs

SHHHHHHH....don't say secret to Felix (PTO) I don't think he likes secrets (behind his back)...After all he's been thru with his secret mission in the desert to destroy the lives of his fellow amt's/mechanics. I don't think he would take kindly to a secret thats being kept from him.

Here's a secret Felix....you will come to learn that the people you are calling AMFA SCABS are really IAM Union supporters....can't wait to hear what you think of them now!!!! 😉