IAM & TWU file for SCS

[Dilligas]

Today, the IAM & TWU filed for Single Carrier Status and also announced a preferential hiring agreement with American Airlines for furloughed employees of either group.
 
http://www.iamdl142.org/Bulletins/2014/USA_2014-103.pdf

 

[700UW]

 
 

IAM, TWU Alliance moves forward with American Airlines Single Carrier Filing

 
August 6, 2014   

In a move that will lead to joint contract negotiations for more than 30,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and Transport Workers Union (TWU), the two unions today jointly petitioned the National Mediation Board (NMB) asking it declare that post-merger American Airlines and US Airways are now operating as a single transportation system for employees in the Mechanic & Related, Fleet Service and Stores classifications.​

Today’s filing is a necessary precursor to an NMB election to certify the TWU-IAM Employee Association, an alliance between the IAM and TWU formed last year, as the collective bargaining representative for all employees in the affected classifications at the new American Airlines. There is no defined timeframe for the NMB to act on today’s petition.

IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger and TWU International President Harry Lombardo issued the following statement after the filing:

“Today begins the next step in achieving the airline industry’s best labor agreements at the world’s largest airline. American Airlines has entered into an era of super-profits and it’s now time for our combined 30,000 members at the airline to secure the industry’s premier contracts. Our members, by pooling resources and uniting in solidarity, present the most formidable labor alliance in the airline industry. Executives and shareholders are profiting handsomely, and this alliance will ensure our members are also rewarded for their hard work and sacrifice.”

Each pre-merger group will continue working under their existing collective bargaining agreements until joint agreements are negotiated and ratified.

Also announced with this filing is the first membership benefit, a Preferential Hiring Agreement between the two unions and American Airlines. Under its terms, furloughed members from either American or US Airways will be offered, but are not required to accept, open job opportunities at the other airline without loss of pay seniority.

More information about the IAM-TWU alliance and the Preferential Hiring Agreement is available at usaamerger.com and twu.org.​

 
 

 

[swamt]

Let me point a couple of things out here;
 
“Today begins the next step in achieving the airline industry’s best labor agreements at the 
world’s largest airline. American Airlines has entered into an era of super-profits and it’s now 
time for our combined 30,000 members at the airline to secure the industry’s premier contracts. 
Our members, by pooling resources and uniting in solidarity, present the most formidable labor 
alliance in the airline industry. Executives and shareholders are profiting handsomely, and this 
alliance will ensure our members are also rewarded.”
 
--Best labor agreements?  Industry's premier contracts?  Most formidable labor alliance in the airline industry?     Where in the world have these been in the past 30 plus years?  Do you really think that the 2 groups (AA and US) will go from the 2 worst contracts in the industry to the single top industry leading contracts?  After one single JCBA contract nego's?   Wow!!!  What is this guy smokin???   I will say this, I hope you guys do.  But I can tell you now it WILL NOT happen.  The alliance is making promises (just like the teamsters did at UAL) that they will never deliver.
 

--In a move that will lead to joint contract negotiations for more than 30,000 members of the 
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and Transport Workers 
Union (TWU), the two unions today jointly petitioned the National Mediation Board (NMB) 
asking it declare that post-merger American Airlines and US Airways are now operating as a 
single transportation system for employees in the Mechanic & Related, Fleet Service and Store 
classifications.
 
Take note folks, they are "petitioning the NMB for a STS"  Does not mean the NMB will run, conduct or control an election for the alliance.   Stay tuned, and stay informed...

 

[700UW]

 
Let me point a couple of things out here;
 

Take note folks, they are "petitioning the NMB for a STS"  Does not mean the NMB will run, conduct or control an election for the alliance.   Stay tuned, and stay informed...

 

 
 
Guess you ignored this:
 

Today’s filing is a necessary precursor to an NMB election to certify the TWU-IAM Employee Association, an alliance between the IAM and TWU formed last year, as the collective bargaining representative for all employees in the affected classifications at the new American Airlines. There is no defined timeframe for the NMB to act on today’s petition.
 

 

[southwind]

 
 
Guess you ignored this:
 

Go AMFA!

 

[JABORD]

This idea of the formation of an Association is not new. The referenced link provides an example years ago between the IBT and CWA. The point to make note of is our two Unions had the ability to provide us the democratic choice on whether to support their efforts and chose rather to force it upon us:
The Association states that it is the voluntarily recognized representative of the East and West Passenger Service Employees
 
On September 9, 2005, the IBT and CWA entered into a Joint Agreement for the Formation of the Association (Agreement). On or about September 22, 2005, CWA mailed out ballots and other information regarding the proposed Agreement to all East Passenger Service Employees. The ballot contained the following question: “Do you agree that CWA, the US Airways Passenger Service union, should form an association with the Teamsters, The ballot contained spaces in which to mark yes or no.
 
On September 15, 2005, the IBT sent letters and ballots asking the following question: “Do you consent to a transfer of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ certification as the designated representative of America West Airlines, Inc.’s Passenger Service Employees to the Airline Customer Service Employee Association – IBT and CWA?”
http://www.nmb.gov/d...2006/33n027.pdf
 
Recently Overhaul mechanics at AA recieved a letter from the TWU that contained the closing paragraph:
Some very important steps in our near future will be the vote on the Association and then the Harmonizing of the two CBA’s. The Association vote will be the same as any representation vote if the Association isn’t voted in we would lose our current CBA. With no CBA we become “At Will Employees”. That means you can be fired for no reason. You lose all the negotiated rights of pay, seniority, transfers, and riff procedures, just to name a few.
http://twu514.org/bl...tion-agreement/
The inclusion of this paragraph and the inaccurracies provided undoubtedly were intended to instigate confusion and fear. This combined strategy to spread disinformation along with the refusal to allow our choice on the Association between the TWU/IAM appears to solicit the question, "Who really is showing the fear?

 

[WeAAsles]

Recently Overhaul mechanics at AA recieved a letter from the TWU that contained the closing paragraph:
Some very important steps in our near future will be the vote on the Association and then the Harmonizing of the two CBA’s. The Association vote will be the same as any representation vote if the Association isn’t voted in we would lose our current CBA. With no CBA we become “At Will Employees”. That means you can be fired for no reason. You lose all the negotiated rights of pay, seniority, transfers, and riff procedures, just to name a few.
http://twu514.org/bl...tion-agreement/
The inclusion of this paragraph and the inaccurracies provided undoubtedly were intended to instigate confusion and fear. This combined strategy to spread disinformation along with the refusal to allow our choice on the Association between the TWU/IAM appears to solicit the question, "Who really is showing the fear?

Where in that comment are you finding inaccuracies? If the Association (or your write in option) is not voted in and the "No Union" option winds up being the preferred choice then the statement is 100% correct. You will be an "At Will Employee" subject to exactly what it means to no longer having a contract or anyone who will represent you if you have any issues with your employer.

If the NMB determines that an election is necessary you will be allowed to have your choice be made and heard. As far as fear that would depend on how you define that? If no longer having a Union or a CBA to give you protection creates fear in your mind then so be it. If you feel the company will care more about your self and best interests than a Union would, then you also should have no fear.

Fear is something to be self determined.

 

[WeAAsles]

And those of you who live and work in "Right To Work" States should also do your homework as to what that means. Under the Railway Labor Act we who are currently unionized are not subject to those RTW laws and the stipulations that govern them by each State where they are enacted as Law.

Those of you who live in RTW States better do some serious thinking and research before you make that election choice. Here is a link to start you on the road to doing your own research.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right-to-work_law

 

[WeAAsles]

For those of you who are under the misguided impression that if you vote down the Association that you will just revert to your former union, either IAM or TWU. I want you to read this paragraph and link very carefully and understand what it means. If you're still not sure what this means feel free to ask.

"I know you have questions about what happens next. We are ready to begin the process of aligning pay, benefits and work rules, and producing a single seniority list as quickly as possible," said Gil West, senior vice president – Airport Customer Service, in a memo to employees. "The actual date when we can begin this transition will largely depend on whether the IAM respects your decision or chooses to file interference claims. We believe the IAM has no basis for filing interference, but if they do, we will not be in a position to align pay, benefits and work rules until the final resolution of representation is achieved. I know you're ready to move forward and we are urging the IAM to respect your choice."

http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=20295&item=123527

And note that the link provided is from Delta Airlines itself. Not some blog site.

 

[700UW]

 

[southwind]

Go AMFA!

For mechanics, by mechanics!

 

[700UW]

Go AMFA!

 
 

Go AMFA!

For mechanics, by mechanics!

Hypocrite much?
 
And you arent a US nor an AA mechanic, whats your interests?
 
Kevin Asks:
Kev3188, on 08 Aug 2014 - 3:11 PM, said:

That's not what I asked.

I'll try again: If/when AMFA launches a drive on the DL property, will we see you advocating for it?

Not on a fishing expedition, or looking to play "gotcha." Just curious is all.

You replied No.

 

[AMFAinMIAMI]

 
 
Hypocrite much?
 
And you arent a US nor an AA mechanic, whats your interests?
 
Kevin Asks:
Kev3188, on 08 Aug 2014 - 3:11 PM, said:
You replied No.

700UW
 
You ask this question when someone else gets on to you so why are you asking since 
 

YOU ARE NOT US or AA Employee​

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NOT IAM or TWU Represented​

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NOT AN Airline Employee​

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So besides being just a plain Ole Pain in the sides of the mechanics who want to shed the IAM and The TWU​

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What is YOUR Interest?​

 

[700UW]

I am R Thomas Buffenbarger or am I Sito Pantoja or am I Robert Roach.

 

[robbedagain]

I cld of sworn you were dave  or did u change your name!!!  
 
dave....