IAM M&R CONTRACT UPDATE AUG-2013

[700UW]

You have to remember the IAM asked to be released at the end of May or beginning of June, the NMB met with them in January where US stated they were done negotiating.
 
So the IAM once again asked to be released, and we shall see what happens next month.

 

[TRAVIS]

Well its the end of FEB and all is the same no contract and back to the same old ways. 6 mo's and have not see a single AGC, Guess we need the IBT to make a run on the IAM to shake them out of there holes!     

 

[700UW]

Randy is based in PHX, I doubt he hasnt been on the property in six months.
 
And you do realize the NMB controls the talks, not the IAM nor US.

Have you not been reading the updates since last November?
 
http://www.iamdl142.org/USA/default.htm

 

[TRAVIS]

I do not work in the west....my bad (it's only been 5 mo. and have not seen a AGC.)

 

[737823]

I do not work in the west....my bad (it's only been 5 mo. and have not seen a AGC.)

The IAM has sat on their hands.

Josh

 

[700UW]

Wrong again Joshie aka Master of Misinformation.
 
So Travis you have said you were in PHX, so are you not being honest?
 
If not PHX where are you stationed?

 

[WeAAsles]

Well its the end of FEB and all is the same no contract and back to the same old ways. 6 mo's and have not see a single AGC, Guess we need the IBT to make a run on the IAM to shake them out of there holes!     

Yes it's time for the IBT. No wait how about the CWA? How about the TWU? Can we go for the ILGWU? How about the IBEW? Can 32B/J represent us? Hey let's go back to the IAM now. Or how about we start our own? IANN? "International Association of Num Nuts" 

Keep spinning your wheels instead of learning the entire picture will never get you anywhere but to the end of that dead end street with no where left to turn. Ridiculous!!!!

 

[roabilly]

Wrong again Joshie aka Master of Misinformation.
 
So Travis you have said you were in PHX, so are you not being honest?
 
If not PHX where are you stationed?

My guess is he's stationed in some cubical beside of Josh... maybe even the same cubical!

 

[roabilly]

Yes it's time for the IBT. No wait how about the CWA? How about the TWU? Can we go for the ILGWU? How about the IBEW? Can 32B/J represent us? Hey let's go back to the IAM now. Or how about we start our own? IANN? "International Association of Num Nuts" 

Keep spinning your wheels instead of learning the entire picture will never get you anywhere but to the end of that dead end street with no where left to turn. Ridiculous!!!!

These guys are part of the peripheral "Lunatic Fring"... they are a minuscule segment of a small percentage of a nano-majority -- Been that way for as long as I've been reading! 

 

[700UW]

[SIZE=24pt]Machinists Press NMB for Right to Strike US Airways[/SIZE]

        
March 19, 2014
 
After hearing American Airlines CEO Doug Parker lie about how wonderful labor relations are at the “new” American Airlines at a JPMorgan investor conference last week, Parker and his management team once again slapped IAM members at US Airways in the face by refusing to settle contracts that provide comparable wage rates to those negotiated with American’s employees who perform the same work.

The continued insult occurred at the offices of the National Mediation Board (NMB) in Washington D.C., where IAM Transportation Department officials met with NMB Chairwoman Linda Puchala to reiterate that an impasse has been reached and to press the NMB to release both parties from mediated talks.

“US Airways’ refusal to settle fair contracts that provides comparable wage rates to what it negotiated with American’s employees who perform the same work is an insult,” said IAM IAM District 141 President Rich Delaney. “We demand a release from these fruitless discussions so we can exercise our right to strike.”

“We will not walk away from years of negotiations because that is what US Airways wants,” said District 142 President Tom Higginbotham. “IAM members at US Airways sacrificed when needed to save the airline, and now’s the time for fairness, not disrespect.”

In a quarterly meeting in February, Parker stated that American’s goal is to achieve single joint contracts with all its labor unions. IAM members at US Airways have been in contract negotiations with the carrier for almost three years and have demanded that they settle stand-alone agreements before any joint negotiations take place.

“The IAM has stated all along that fair stand-alone contracts for IAM members at US Airways must be achieved before the idea of joint negotiations is entertained,” said IAM General Vice President Sito Pantoja. “With our TWU sisters and brothers, there are almost 30,000 voices at the ‘new’ American who are demanding fairness and respect.”

“The TWU and IAM are partners,” said Transport Workers Union President Harry Lombardo, in a public show of support for IAM ground workers. “Both unions belong to the AFL- CIO. We represent workers that share the same skills and classifications; the nearly 30,000 ground workers represented by IAM and TWU at the new American Airlines are union brothers and sisters. We will not sit idly by as management tries to drive a wedge between workers.”

“I thank TWU President Harry Lombardo for his public statement of solidarity,” continued Pantoja. “Mr. Parker should take notice that clear lines of division have formed at his airline. All we ask for is fairness, and we are prepared to fight for it.”

The TWU and IAM formed an official representation alliance last year after the merger of American and US Airways, and plan to combine both union’s considerable resources to represent TWU-IAM ground workers at the “new” American.

The NMB has yet to issue a decision to release both parties from mediated negotiations and extend a proffer of arbitration.

The IAM-TWU alliance represents nearly 30,000 ground workers at the “new” American Airlines and is the largest union at the carrier.

 

[700UW]

 

[2ndGENAMT]

Rich Delaney, 22 March 2014: Download
Our fight on USAir for a contract that gives us the same level of compensation and respect that management has already given to American employees struck a new level this past week. After two days of talks with the Chairwoman of the National Mediation Board it was obvious the New American was sticking with the Old USAir positions that we have had to deal with for the past 2 years. The company did not move from their position of substandard wage increases and no benefit improvements and we did not move from our demands for equal pay for equal work and a return of benefits lost through previous bankruptcy. We again asked the NMB to release us from federal mediation and allow us to move towards the showdown we recognize is inevitable. While we began the week with the slim hope of movement from the company, the reality that would not happen changed our focus towards strike preparation. Members of District 141s Negotiating Team met with District 142s Negotiating Team to refine plans for joint action of fleet service and maintenance during a 30 day cooling off period. Joint communication plans, both public and internal were made. The emphasis of the week was the need and willingness of both work groups to stand together. The commitment of both Districts to work together shows the benefit of having different work classifications in the same Union. While negotiations focus on the needs of each contract, the strength and support of other groups will lead to a successful strike, if that becomes necessary.
Our plans for mutual support and action were unexpectedly improved on Wednesday when we received a letter of support from Harry Lombardo, leader of the Transport Workers Union. The public support of our brothers and sisters of the TWU should show the New American management that our Alliance is real and has the power of 30,000 American Airlines workers who are demanding fairness for all employees.
While we wait for a response from the NMB to our request for a release we intend to push our message to management and the public. Demonstrations of support are planned in stations across the system this coming week. All District 141 members, especially USAir members, should check with their local Committees to see how they can help. A strike is never considered the first option of negotiations but when an impasse is reached and talks stop a strike becomes a necessary tool. A successful strike will take the involvement and support of our entire Union and our Alliance partners

While we wait for a response from the NMB. Key statement here, this is what negotiations have been for years with all labor and IMO the NMB is a bit skewed toward big business...

 

[700UW]

Rich Delaney is 141 ramp not 142 Mechanic and Related

 

[700UW]

http://www.usaamerger.com/2014/03/27/machinists-to-picket-us-airways-in-five-major-cities/

 

[swamt]

Nice to see a union take action for a change.  Let's not forget about CHAOS too.  Works wonders.  Good luck to you guys and gals...