AMFA Organizing Drive to Replace Association

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AMFAinMIAMI said:
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There has not been a main organizers conf. call in two weeks, I heard maybe today, but cards from my understanding are still coming in at what rate ?????

I have been told that AMFA National is/has taken over the web site and is supposed to update as well put information there as well. Now when that will happen is on them since they are doing it and we don't have control over that.

I was also told the letter that AMFA National sent the employees of AA stating they are now in this will also be posted there.

Let's HOPE we can do a dual signing, Spirit & AA Joining AMFA's ranks...
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I too was glad to see AMFA National getting involved. We may not hear anything until AMFA declares a vote is due. May also be why they took over the website as well. We could possibly get some sort of an update once the National officers election is done, in hopes they all stay in that are currently in now. We darn sure don't need no new "drama queens" coming in to stir the pot.
Look forward to reading that letter going to the AA employees.
The dual signing would be awesome and completely welcomed so let's get'er done...
 
JimmyBop said:
No AMFA presence in DC....go ahead...join a rogue organization with no pull in the industry. SWA mechanics already calling TWU, IAM and IBT to get out of AMFA. Laugh if you want...but its true.
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Welcome to the forums JimmyBop!
I can assure you the SWA mechanics ARE NOT calling the TWU, IAM, IBT or any other industrial union trying to get out of AMFA. This is false all the way. Yes we have in the past has both the TWU (twice) try to collect cards after AMFA fires the teamsters in a record 2 week card drive, and also had the teamsters trying to come right back in (3 times) after AMFA took over. And when the nego's between the SWA and AirTran mechanics for a single contract were ongoing they tried again for the 3rd time with threats, thugs showing up on peoples doorsteps yelling and screaming forcing spouses to call the authorities for them to be removed, NOT gonna happen, period.

On the second issue you posted that is also wrong. AMFA has a very strong presence in DC. And trust me if our Pilots union was there so was AMFA as they are in the same local building and agree to do all things with employees together. Just because some idiot doesn't plaster the AMFA name (and BTW, that could be at AMFA National's choice) with all the other unions because they may still have a bad taste for AMFA's Class and Craft ONLY union that represents the SWA mechanics, doesn't mean they are not there. Below I will leave you with the entire AMFA Nationals legislative page of just how connected they are in DC and with the FAA, DOT, TSA etc... Pay particular attention to the bold print I highlighted for you, also note all the work listed below that AMFA has done and constantly doing for the class and craft of the mechanics:



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AMFA's mission is to raise the standards and increase recognition of the aircraft maintenance technician and related class and craft. One of the ways we accomplish this goal is to represent the craft before the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the Administration through precise, targeted, and proven methods. AMFA is actively engaged in legislation affecting our craft, such as the outsourcing of maintenance, craft qualifications, and workforce development amongst other issues.

As the only craft-specific labor group in the U.S., AMFA strives to ensure the technician’s voice is heard at the highest levels of government and industry. We accomplish this by participating in the advisory committees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Agency (TSA), where stakeholders gather to discuss and advise regulators on the most important issues facing aviation.

Please click the below link to read our legislative updates:

Legislative Updates




COVID-19 Task Forces Must Have Aviation Industry Labor Representation
May 29, 2020 -- The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many elements of our country and our world — and will affect the aviation ecosystem for years to come. Creating a workable plan for this “new normal” is crucial. Several federal agencies are putting together internal task forces, while Congress has proposed legislation enacting similar advisory groups, most notably the collaborative task force established by the Restoring Safety in the Skies Act introduced by Senators Markey (D-MA) and Blumenthal (D-CT) and supported by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA).
Press Release: Aircraft Mechanics Support Restoring Safety in the Skies Act of 2020
May 15, 2020 -- Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) National Director Bret Oestreich released the following statement: On behalf of the over 4,000 aircraft mechanics representing Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and Southwest Airlines, AMFA supports the Restoring Safety in the Skies Act of 2020 introduced by Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.). The creation of a task force to deal with the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation and to contemplate the new normal is essential...
Press Release: Aircraft Mechanics Across the United States Applaud the Passage of the CARES Act
March 27, 2020 -- Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) National Director Bret Oestreich, released the following statement: On behalf of the over 4,000 aircraft mechanics representing Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and Southwest Airlines, AMFA applauds the U.S. Congress passage of bipartisan legislation to provide financial stability to the hard-working men and women on the front lines providing safety and security to the American flying public during this unparalleled time of adversity. In addition to the unprecedented health crisis we are facing, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has brought with it devastating economic consequences. And now, the airline workers are at the front line of one the most economically impacted industries.
AMFA Provides Input to Congress Regarding Potential Airline Industry Bailout Package
March 19, 2020 -- The swiftly developing COVID-19 pandemic has caused a rapid increase in airline passenger cancellations, while also producing a severe decline in future bookings. To date, most airlines have responded with capacity cuts and flight cancellations. The airlines have both collectively and individually expressed immense concern about the industry’s economic health to the US government, and requested a substantial financial assistance package to help navigate through this difficult time. The White House has indicated support, with the President vowing to “back the airlines 100 percent,” and the task of negotiating a package is now with the Legislative Branch.
AMFA Supports Proposed Legislation Creating a National Center for the Advancement of Aviation
February 28, 2020 -- Legislation was recently introduced in the Senate that would stand up a National Center for the Advancement of Aviation (NCAA). Senator Inhofe (R-OK) and Senator Duckworth (D-IL) proposed this NCAA in S.3360 with the purpose of focusing on four areas: aviation and aerospace STEM curriculum; workforce development; economic and safety data research and sharing; and a forum for cross-disciplinary collaboration. AMFA is joining a broad coalition of support and encourages Congress to act on this proposed legislation.
Press Release: The Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act is a Huge Step Forward
November 15, 2019 -- Today House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced The Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act, calling for unannounced FAA inspections of foreign repair stations, minimum qualifications for mechanics and others working on U.S.-registered aircraft at foreign repair stations, data gathering and analysis, a conditional moratorium on FAA certification of new foreign repair stations, and requiring the FAA to a create an online repository for carriers to report heavy maintenance history by location and specific aircraft registration number, as well as other safety metrics.
Garamendi, Zeldin Reintroduce Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act
AMFA supports the Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act reintroduced by Representative Garamendi (D, CA). This bill accomplishes important changes:

  • Requires airlines to disclose the maintenance history for their aircraft fleets, specifically the location and date an aircraft underwent heavy maintenance
  • Airlines would be required to post this information online, distribute it with tickets, and communicate it to passengers upon request
  • Airlines would also be required to submit an annual report to a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) database that tracks the maintenance history of their aircraft fleet
  • Database will also indicate whether maintenance was conducted in the United States or abroad; by FAA-certified mechanics or not; or by airline employees or third-party contractors
The text of the bill can be view by clicking here.

Presidential Message on Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
May 24, 2019 -- Each day, millions of Americans rely on our Nation’s strong aviation infrastructure to travel and do business. On Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, we acknowledge the thousands of hardworking men and women who help ensure the safety, security, and reliability of the aviation industry. Click here to read more.
Presidential Message on Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
May 24, 2019 -- Each day, millions of Americans rely on our Nation’s strong aviation infrastructure to travel and do business. On Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, we acknowledge the thousands of hardworking men and women who help ensure the safety, security, and reliability of the aviation industry.
Press Release: AMFA Leads Effort to Encourage the White House to Recognize the Importance of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
May 24, 2019 – The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) joined several labor and industry groups to encourage President Trump to officially recognize Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day, May 24. AMFA also galvanized support from members of Congress to formally recognize AMT Day on floor of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
Download: 20190500_Ltr_to_WH_re_AMT_Day.pdf

Senators Call for FAA Probe After CBS News Report on Mechanics Being Pressured to Ignore Safety Issues
February 12, 2019 -- We write to inquire about steps the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking to investigate and address reports that airlines are pressuring their mechanics to ignore safety issues and short-cut the critical work they perform.
Industry Support for Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1108)
February 12, 2019 -- We write today to convey our strong support for the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1108) which would authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to draw from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) in the event of a government shutdown. During the recent shutdown, air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals were forced to work without pay and thousands of others were furloughed.
Memo: Important FAA Legislation Signed Into Law
October 8, 2018 -- Last week was a busy one in Washington, DC. In addition to the Senate confirmation of a Supreme Court Justice, important legislation passed that directly affects our craft. After years of discussion and a few whirlwind weeks of negotiating a compromise behind closed doors, the House and Senate both passed a FAA Reauthorization Bill, which the President signed into law Friday afternoon, October 5, 2018. Contained within the bill’s 1,200 pages, the most important provision is authorizing the agency for five years.
FAA Reauthorization & Disaster Program Reforms Signed into Law
October 5, 2018 -- Today, the President signed into law a measure (H.R. 302) that includes a major five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as a package of federal disaster program reforms that will save lives and reduce the growing cost impacts of disasters of all types.
FAA: What's New and Upcoming in Airman Testing

Press Release: DeFazio, Larsen Letter to Secretary Chao Expressing “Serious Concerns” of FAA oversight of Foreign Repair Stations
July 3, 2018 -- Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) National Director Bret Oestreich, released the following statement: “Last week House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Peter DeFazio and Subcommittee on Aviation Ranking Member Rick Larsen sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao expressing ‘serious concerns’ of the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of foreign repair stations. Specifically, Mr. DeFazio and Mr. Larsen called attention to the FAA’s continued ‘failure’ to finalize a rule requiring workers to be screened for alcohol and controlled substances at FAA certificated foreign repair stations – implementing the same safety standard the U.S. workforce adheres to.
Download: DeFazio_Larsen_Ltr_to_Sec_Chao_20180628.pdf

Video: Sen. Claire McCaskill's Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act

Download: FAA_SWA_Dallas_EWB17582.pdf , FAA_SWA_LAX_Report_EWB17634.pdf , Its_Your_Call_12-6-17.pdf , FAA_Foushee_Memo_3-25-15.pdf , OIG_2005_May.pdf , OIG_05-01-2013.pdf , OIG_07-16-2015.pdf

Press Release: AMFA Supports Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act
June 12, 2018 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) supports the recently introduced legislation by Senator Claire McCaskill (MO) and the companion legislation introduced by Representative John Garamendi (CA-03) which raises awareness for the dangerous trend of outsourcing aircraft maintenance to foreign repair stations.
Press Release: TSA Administrator Appoints Aircraft Maintenance Technician to Aviation Safety Advisory Committee
May 25, 2018 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) applauds Transportation Security Administration Administrator David P. Pekoske for his decision to appoint an aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) to the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). AMFA Legislative Affairs Director Justin Madden’s appointment to the ASAC fills a critical void in the Committee’s membership.
AMFA Letters to Congress Regarding Safety and the Importance of our Craft's Voice
In light of recent events, today AMFA sent the attached letters regarding safety and the importance of our craft to the leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.
Download: 20180425_SWA_Flight_1380_Ltr_to_House.pdf , 20180425_SWA_Flight_1380_Ltr_to_Senate.pdf

Special Legislative Update: Meeting at the White House
November 21, 2017 -- The White House recently requested a meeting with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) to discuss foreign outsourcing. Yesterday, AMFA’s legislative affairs team -- Justin Madden, Legislative Affairs Director and Commonwealth Strategic Partners -- and I met with a representative of the White House Domestic Policy Council in Washington, D.C.
Press Release: AMFA Supports Chairman Katko’s Recommendation to TSA to Include Aircraft Maintenance Technician Union on ASAC
August 16, 2017 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) applauds Chairman John Katko’s recommendation to TSA Acting Administrator Huban Gowadia to include an AMT union on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC).
Press Release: AMFA Opposes DOT Approval of NAI Foreign Air Carrier Permit
December 7, 2016 – The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) is opposed to the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve a foreign air carrier permit to Norwegian Air International (NAI). AMFA National Director, Bret Oestreich, stated, “Since 2014, AMFA has consistently opposed NAI’s application to operate routes between the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. Department of Transportation decision to approve this permit is another blow to the U.S. aviation workforce. NAI’s ‘flag of convenience’ is an outright attempt to circumvent the US-EU Open Skies Agreement which was established to protect the men and women working in the U.S. aviation industry.”
Press Release: AMFA Applauds the Inclusion of Greater Oversight and Accountability for Foreign Repair Station Employees in FAA Extension
July 7, 2016 -- On behalf of the over 3,000 Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines aircraft maintenance technicians, AMFA applauds House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Ranking Member Peter DeFazio and Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Chairman John Thune and Ranking Member Bill Nelson for the inclusion of greater oversight and accountability of foreign repair station employees in the FAA Extension bill.
Letter from Congress Against NAI Permit

Press Release: AMFA Applauds the Inclusion of Greater Oversight and Accountability for Foreign Repair Station Employees in Senate FAA Reauthorization
March 9, 2016 -- Louie Key, National Director of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, released the following statement: On behalf of the over 3,000 Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines aircraft maintenance technicians, AMFA applauds Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Chairman John Thune, and Ranking Member Bill Nelson for the inclusion of greater oversight and accountability of foreign repair station employees in the FAA Reauthorization Bill. Safety is the cornerstone of the pact between the aircraft maintenance technician and the American flying public.
FAA Reform Bill Addresses Security Gaps
Last October, a Russian plane carrying 224 men, women, and children crashed in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. All 224 people on board were killed. It is now suspected that an aircraft maintenance technician from EgyptAir planted the bomb on the plane. While many of the details surrounding this incident remain unclear, the fact that an aircraft maintenance technician could be involved should horrify all of us. The men and women I represent are fully committed to the safety and security of the passengers and planes we service. Our motto, “Safety in the air begins with quality maintenance on the ground,” underscores our commitment to the American flying public.
Press Release: AMFA Applauds the Inclusion of Greater Oversight and Accountability for Foreign Repair Station Employees in FAA Reauthorization
Louie Key, National Director of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, released the following statement: On behalf of the over 3,000 Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines aircraft maintenance technicians, AMFA applauds House Transportation Committee Chairman Bill Shuster for the inclusion of greater oversight and accountability of foreign repair station employees in the FAA reauthorization bill.
Press Release: At AMFA’s Urging, Congressmen Request Drug Testing on Foreign Repair Stations in FAA Reauth
Louie Key, National Director of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, released the following statement: AMFA applauds Congressman Ryan Costello, Congressman Dan Lipinski, and Congressman Lou Barletta’s leadership in requesting House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Ranking Member Peter DeFazio to include a mandatory drug and alcohol testing policy of foreign repair station mechanics in the upcoming FAA reauthorization.
AMFA Visits Washington DC to Discuss Our Craft’s Issues
The National Director and National Secretary/Treasurer met with various Congressman and a Senator to discuss our legislative agenda and how Congress can help AMFA achieve our craft’s legislative goals. With the FAA Reauthorization Bill process beginning in earnest soon, Louie Key and Justin Madden were able to convey AMFA’s position and urge our elected representatives to take action on our issues.
AMFA Joins the Battle Against Norwegian Air International’s Application for a Foreign Air Carrier Permit
The Association has joined the fight against the foreign air carrier permit of Norwegian Airlines International (NAI). Our hope is that the Secretary Foxx will recognize the arguments that we’ve made, which echo the opposition of our industry and labor colleagues both domestically and within the European Union, and send NAI back to the drawing board to craft a business plan that doesn't undermine established international rules and obligations, particularly those involving labor.
AMFA Comment to FAA Regarding Foreign Repair Station Drug Testing Requirements
The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comment on the FAA advance notice of proposed rulemaking. AMFA supports the FAA effort to implement drug and alcohol testing requirements on foreign repair station employees. AMFA further supports a drug and alcohol testing framework that imposes equal standards on both foreign and domestic aircraft maintenance technicians. AMFA is the only craft specific, independent aviation union that represents over 3,000 aircraft maintenance technicians and related support personnel at Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines as well as advocates on behalf of our craft.

JimmyBop;

AMFA is very, VERY involved. So you can go back to whomever put you up to this little task to spread these mistruths and correct them, and very proudly I might add.

It appears the card drive is getting more exciting again. here we go boys!!!
 
JimmyBop said:
No AMFA presence in DC....go ahead...join a rogue organization with no pull in the industry. SWA mechanics already calling TWU, IAM and IBT to get out of AMFA. Laugh if you want...but its true.
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Another correction sir,
AMFA is not a rogue organization with no pull in the industry.
AMFA is actually a very professional grass roots organization that has tremendous amounts of pull in the industry. So much pull that congress has a many times called on AMFA to meet about issues within the airline industry that would affect the unions and the mechanics in the industry, and sometimes it is ONLY AMFA that they call on as they do believe in the Class and Craft type representation.
So please do read thru all the legislative venues I have posted for you and notice just how many times AMFA has done legislative meetings, interviews, and seminars with House Representatives, Senate Leaders, DOJ, FAA, DOT, TSA, Attorney General etc...
Don't let these industrialized unions (TWU,IAM, IBT/Teamsters) full ya. AMFA is so very well involved with any and all Mechanic Class and Craft issues up in DC, more so than any other airline industrial union. Not saying they are not connected in any way, but the leaders within the gov usually always calls on AMFA National Legislatives Leaders to meet privately when dealing with Class and Craft specific issues to keep all the industrial unions political one for all BS out of it.

Would like to hear from ya again.
Just correcting all the misinformation that usually comes when the "chatter" really starts to pick up around these card drives.
Spirit just announced a vote for AMFA is coming soon for their mechanics and now hopefully by summer at AA for their mechanics to have a chance to vote in AMFA there. Watch out Bobby, when you report back to whomever is telling you this crap, be prepared for them to tell you that all this legislative work done by AMFA is all made up.
Later...
 
JimmyBop said:
No AMFA presence in DC....go ahead...join a rogue organization with no pull in the industry. SWA mechanics already calling TWU, IAM and IBT to get out of AMFA. Laugh if you want...but its true.
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The fact you come on here and after 3 messages rail against AMFA speaks to intent and smacks of desperation.
 
swamt said:
Would like to hear from ya again.
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Why?

swamt said:
Just correcting all the misinformation that usually comes when the "chatter" really starts to pick up around these card drives.
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swamt I think you are wasting your time taking a PC approach with this guy.

He starts making unproven claims to manipulate the membership in his first 3 posts. That should speak volumes to any reader here.

Sometimes communication is between the lines, know what I am saying?
 
La Li Lu Le Lo said:
Why?

swamt I think you are wasting your time taking a PC approach with this guy.

He starts making unproven claims to manipulate the membership in his first 3 posts. That should speak volumes to any reader here.

Sometimes communication is between the lines, know what I am saying?
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Oh I hear ya. but I tried a more approachable way to do it. Ya see, if I came on here and yelled at him, degraded him and all that, then the industrial guys would take those post and spread how ugly, threatening and yelling it all was and then they would say that i took a harsh course because I had nothing to offer to refute his attempt. So I decided to send over legit facts and proof and be polite about it as I believe it will get more attention that way. Pretty sure he won't even be back...
 
JimmyBop said:
Another 6 SWA AMT for TWU cards last week.
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I call Bull ****!!!
Trust me. The SWA mechanics know all about how the TWU works from watching and learning from what they do constantly to the AA mechanics and still do to this day. TWU has been sent packing within their first 4 days of trying to get in. Your 6 you claim are more than likely the same 6 that has always tried 2 times before and never more than those 6 starters. Both times last time TWU gave up after less than one week.
 
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