Is it time to chart a new course for Mechanic’s and Related?
I have watched the debate between the two rival organizations vying for our dues for many years. In 1962 Delle-Femine and a group of mechanic’s charted a new association and went up against the Union representing employees at American Airlines. Their endeavor failed, in 1989 and 10 years later continued to fail, now the drive continues non-stop like the commercial with the energizer rabbit. Have you ever noticed? The rabbit just fades into the sunset?
Amfa seems to prey on our emotions and tells each individual what they want to hear whether it’s the truth or not. Now the desperation has sunk in and they have resorted to extreme measurers. Toolboxes are hidden, tires are being slashed and intimidation has set in. Many of the potential members who are eligible to vote have signed cards, simply put; they are tired of the harassment from the organizers and the concessions we took in our last contract. The card signing is a form of expression and distaste for the contract we had no choice but to except. Like United the members are tired of the BS. With the low participation in the elections at United, it was evident the majority did not favor wanting AMFA but they were tired of the constant beating from every corner. Will this happen at American?
The TWU has been working hard to Represent us at AA and on many occasions have gone the extra mile to preserve our jobs. Even though they are undermanned. There has been a committee setup to recommend changes for the long term and may not go anywhere unless there is a true sincerity from the leaders of the TWU. Is this possible? The members have repeatedly asked to have change and there continues to be reluctance on the part of our leadership. Will the necessary changes be quick enough for the members? Only time will tell?
Both the TWU and AMFA live in a world, which was created over 40 years ago? If you listen to Delle he continues to talk about what happened 20 years in the past. Amfa claims to be democratic, but in reality is just as restrictive as the TWU! Amfa sub-contracts out most of their day-to-day functions to a corporation making millions off the backs of the membership, Even AGW understood this and have ceased or choose not to have a relationship with Seham and McCormick Groups.
The TWU has a bureaucracy that is totally out-dated and does not really give the authority to the members. All you have to do is look at the powers of the President and you can see the dilemma. Their is provisions in the constitution which provides an avenue to setup a division separate within the TWU and still be able to enjoy the benefits of the long years of experience, and the political clot the TWU holds with the Politicians. The TWU has an opportunity to change and has given the members the tools to suggest change.
You need to ask yourself why do both these entities continue vying for our dues? It’s simple, in AMFA’s case look at the wording? Who is making the millions? Look at the section concerning the power to purchase real estate? Finally, look at the professions the leaders are involve in and you can put the pieces together. Lets look at the TWU they have the same constitution from times past and have not made any significant changes for 20 years. The TWU was established to preserve the workers rights against the corporations of America.
Have you ever actually looked and understood the constitutions of either of these groups? Both have over 70 pages of rules to control the members and officers. If you look close you will find out under Amfa you actually have less control then you currently have under the TWU.
In the last few weeks there has been a hint or two about starting a group separate from the National TWU and AMFA? Is it possible to start an Independent Organization, which preserves our rights as members and gives us control of our own destiny? Is their sufficient interest in breaking away from the norm and starting an Independent Association?
-Association started from a grass roots effort
-Association that has the trust of the membership
-Association where the members have a choice who they want to represent them
Without the worry of other entities influencing your decision
-Association where the local will always have your best interest in mind
-Association that holds the elected officers/members accountable for their actions
-Association that believes the members should decide the politic agenda
-Association, which elevates the Professional Technicians within American Airlines
-Association that does not allow the appointments or contracts going to anyone
that May have a conflict of interest
-Association that requires the officers to know who they represent and have
Working knowledge of the jobs the members perform.
-Association that believes in allowing members to voice their opinions
-Association that does not ignore member’s opinions
-Association that provides Information to the members concerning current issues
-Association who is willing to change with the industry and still have the best
interest of the members in mind
-Association where the members elect their own Title Group Negotiators
-Association which collects dues equal to 1.5 times your hourly rate per month
-Association where the members decide who to be affiliated with
-Association where the members are the Supreme Authority
-Association for the members who are tired of being used as pawns
-Association who is tired of AMFA and the TWU vying for our dues
-ASSOCIATION WHO IS CONTROLED BY THE MEMBERS AND THE
MEMBERS WHO ELECT THEIR OWN BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO
REPRESENT US!
We want to see if there is sufficient interest in starting
“An Association for the Members by the Members.â€
For American Airlines Mechanic and Related
Many of the Pilots and Flight Attendants have their own Associations and still associate themselves with larger organizations in the political arena.
Is it Time?
Interested in your views?
I have watched the debate between the two rival organizations vying for our dues for many years. In 1962 Delle-Femine and a group of mechanic’s charted a new association and went up against the Union representing employees at American Airlines. Their endeavor failed, in 1989 and 10 years later continued to fail, now the drive continues non-stop like the commercial with the energizer rabbit. Have you ever noticed? The rabbit just fades into the sunset?
Amfa seems to prey on our emotions and tells each individual what they want to hear whether it’s the truth or not. Now the desperation has sunk in and they have resorted to extreme measurers. Toolboxes are hidden, tires are being slashed and intimidation has set in. Many of the potential members who are eligible to vote have signed cards, simply put; they are tired of the harassment from the organizers and the concessions we took in our last contract. The card signing is a form of expression and distaste for the contract we had no choice but to except. Like United the members are tired of the BS. With the low participation in the elections at United, it was evident the majority did not favor wanting AMFA but they were tired of the constant beating from every corner. Will this happen at American?
The TWU has been working hard to Represent us at AA and on many occasions have gone the extra mile to preserve our jobs. Even though they are undermanned. There has been a committee setup to recommend changes for the long term and may not go anywhere unless there is a true sincerity from the leaders of the TWU. Is this possible? The members have repeatedly asked to have change and there continues to be reluctance on the part of our leadership. Will the necessary changes be quick enough for the members? Only time will tell?
Both the TWU and AMFA live in a world, which was created over 40 years ago? If you listen to Delle he continues to talk about what happened 20 years in the past. Amfa claims to be democratic, but in reality is just as restrictive as the TWU! Amfa sub-contracts out most of their day-to-day functions to a corporation making millions off the backs of the membership, Even AGW understood this and have ceased or choose not to have a relationship with Seham and McCormick Groups.
The TWU has a bureaucracy that is totally out-dated and does not really give the authority to the members. All you have to do is look at the powers of the President and you can see the dilemma. Their is provisions in the constitution which provides an avenue to setup a division separate within the TWU and still be able to enjoy the benefits of the long years of experience, and the political clot the TWU holds with the Politicians. The TWU has an opportunity to change and has given the members the tools to suggest change.
You need to ask yourself why do both these entities continue vying for our dues? It’s simple, in AMFA’s case look at the wording? Who is making the millions? Look at the section concerning the power to purchase real estate? Finally, look at the professions the leaders are involve in and you can put the pieces together. Lets look at the TWU they have the same constitution from times past and have not made any significant changes for 20 years. The TWU was established to preserve the workers rights against the corporations of America.
Have you ever actually looked and understood the constitutions of either of these groups? Both have over 70 pages of rules to control the members and officers. If you look close you will find out under Amfa you actually have less control then you currently have under the TWU.
In the last few weeks there has been a hint or two about starting a group separate from the National TWU and AMFA? Is it possible to start an Independent Organization, which preserves our rights as members and gives us control of our own destiny? Is their sufficient interest in breaking away from the norm and starting an Independent Association?
-Association started from a grass roots effort
-Association that has the trust of the membership
-Association where the members have a choice who they want to represent them
Without the worry of other entities influencing your decision
-Association where the local will always have your best interest in mind
-Association that holds the elected officers/members accountable for their actions
-Association that believes the members should decide the politic agenda
-Association, which elevates the Professional Technicians within American Airlines
-Association that does not allow the appointments or contracts going to anyone
that May have a conflict of interest
-Association that requires the officers to know who they represent and have
Working knowledge of the jobs the members perform.
-Association that believes in allowing members to voice their opinions
-Association that does not ignore member’s opinions
-Association that provides Information to the members concerning current issues
-Association who is willing to change with the industry and still have the best
interest of the members in mind
-Association where the members elect their own Title Group Negotiators
-Association which collects dues equal to 1.5 times your hourly rate per month
-Association where the members decide who to be affiliated with
-Association where the members are the Supreme Authority
-Association for the members who are tired of being used as pawns
-Association who is tired of AMFA and the TWU vying for our dues
-ASSOCIATION WHO IS CONTROLED BY THE MEMBERS AND THE
MEMBERS WHO ELECT THEIR OWN BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO
REPRESENT US!
We want to see if there is sufficient interest in starting
“An Association for the Members by the Members.â€
For American Airlines Mechanic and Related
Many of the Pilots and Flight Attendants have their own Associations and still associate themselves with larger organizations in the political arena.
Is it Time?
Interested in your views?