A union has to believe that there is strength in numbers. I dont believe that AMFA feels that way as far back as i can remember !
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AMFA’s Record Against Solidarity
written & posted 11/05
[font=Lucida Grande']A letter from National Director Delle-Femine April 28, 1994[/font]
[font=Lucida Grande']“ Our task, our mission is to separate from the cleaners/janitors. That’s our goal, and through your support and help we will win.”[/font]
[font=Lucida Grande']April 4, 1994 “The Mechanic” flyer[/font]
[font=Lucida Grande']“Mechanics and Inspectors wages historically have been sacrificed by the IAM in order to provide an artificially high scale for the unskilled workers who dominate the catch-all union.”[/font]
[font=Lucida Grande']AMFA memo April 7, 1994[/font]
[font=Lucida Grande']“The mechanics at UAL are being forced to make concessions for the unskilled class of cleaners and baggage handlers.”[/font]
[font=Lucida Grande']* AMFA’s attorney Lee Seham in an August 11, 1994 letter to the National Mediation Board arguing AMFA should not have to represent United Airlines’ Cleaners because,[/font]
[font=Lucida Grande']“The professional lives and collective bargaining aspirations of skilled craftsmen cannot be dictated by individuals who preponderantly wipe tray tables, dispose of trash, or clean the exterior of an aircraft with a mop. Forcing this unnatural alliance guarantees instability.[/font]
[font=Lucida Grande'] Thats not a union i want on the property![/font]