IAM topic of the week

[New Direction Spokesman]

RE The Unionist
It was brought to my attention that CID, a former UAL station had
manpower issues this past week because of the sub Zero weather. Needless to say the
contractors that handle the station called in sick and could not
maintain the operation. A call was placed to Chicago for help.
Manpower was flown in from Chicago to handle the operation.
CID was shut sometime around 2003 and approx 28-30 IAMAW members were
furloughed. Some retired but most scattered around the system. DSM
now has 4 furloghed CID IAMAW members working and holding on waiting
for the day that CID reopens. They continue to commute 90 miles from
CID to DSM to make a living for their families.
Ironically, 3 of the 4 IAMAW members that were furloughed from CID
were home on RDO's in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
that day. The report I recieved was 2 ORD CSR's and 2 ORD
Management flew in and participated in the operation. A former DSM
Shop Steward, who now works for the CID Airport went down
and saw for himself and reported back to us that this was in fact
true.
I want to thank the Chicago Ramp Committeewhich has a NEW DIRECTION candidate as its chairman for backing up our
furloughed brothers and sisters by not sending help and letting the contractor fail on its
own.

On the other hand shame on the PCE committee person, who is running for AGC with Canoli and telling everyone who'll listen that she is a true unionist, for allowing her people
to work jobs that were taken away from our members and contracted out.
This needs to be talked about everywhere. This is Randy Canale and his team at their very best. What did Tilton promise these two this time for showing your true UNION COLORS??

 

[orioleman]

dio,

NO problem with that scenario been down that bumpy road before. the strength of this group of STRONG brothers/sisters

is only getting STRONGER every day.. let's say F/S has been on Creatine and getting stronger by the day .. Thanks in part

to the inept leadership we have.

 

[orioleman]

New,
thanks for the update on the UA side. I see Randy's management team screws you guys as much as us the redhead stepchild

at US.

Live strong a NEW DIRECTION is a blowing in the wind.

 

[pjirish317]

PJ,
"Tell us that you are actually fighting for us, not against us. We are not divided as you may think. We are solid like never before. NO MORE "COST NEUTRAL" CRAP O.K. We are not buying that BS anymore."

PJ you and I know They can't do that . They can only say what the BOSS wants them to say . So don't hold your breath waiting

for that , you might turn green.

Oman,
Is that like saying crap in one hand and wish in the other hand and see which one fills up first?

I just had to throw that one in.

 

[orioleman]

PJ,
Yep, and you know everytime I try that little trick. I have to go wash my hands...

 

[pjirish317]

PJ,
Yep, and you know everytime I try that little trick. I have to go wash my hands...

Me too!!!!!!!

 

[roadtrip]

Does anyone think that canoli will re-open the concession stand to compensate the company for any improvements to the last T/A?

Look at the past perfomance of Randy's leadership and it will show you his future performance in upcoming talks. In a nut shell he will sell us out in a new york minute. Its up to strong leaders on the committee like MF to stand ground to Canale and BS deals to keep the members from giving up more. We will be watchin the other New Committee members very closely and they will reap the same humilation and ousting like JH if they sell out to Boss Canale.

Lets Review
The US Airways Concession Stand is Closed!
November 22, 2003
“While we are willing to discuss plans to permit the carrier to remain a viable employer, the Machinists Union today informed US Airways that we will not enter into any discussions to change the terms of our collective bargaining agreements – the concession stand is closed,â€￾ said District 141 President Randy Canale and District 141-M President Scotty Ford in a November 20 joint letter to the US Airways membership.

“Our members ratified significant cost reductions while the company was in bankruptcy, providing the carrier with the tools needed to return US Airways to profitability,â€￾ said Canale and Ford. “If US Airways’ executives are incapable of successfully running this airline within the framework of our existing collective bargaining agreements, a more capable management team should be employed.â€￾

So the answer is yes Canale lied before will try to screw us again with a sell out TA.

 

[orioleman]

Roadtrip,
Dude you simple amaze me with what you pull out of the garbage can....

You are dead on .. For you westies out there . this was before your time. but hope you are starting to see the B/S that

has been served to us by Canale and company for years.. wheres the SHOCKER or District141 when you need them..

must be sleeping off last nights party on our dime..

 

[pjirish317]

Roadtrip,
Dude you simple amaze me with what you pull out of the garbage can....

You are dead on .. For you westies out there . this was before your time. but hope you are starting to see the B/S that

has been served to us by Canale and company for years.. wheres the SHOCKER or District141 when you need them..

must be sleeping off last nights party on our dime..

You know as well as I do Oman, they can't answer the hard questions. They just try to get us all fired up so somebody slips up and closes the thread. I would like shocker to answer 4 questions. Do you work for US/HP, if so, where do you work, how much time do you have with the company, and are you actually fleet service? I know these won't get answered, but I am trying to keep it civil.

 

[cltrat]

is try any chance the Boss and his cronies can try sell us out on a bad TA before the election?

 

[pjirish317]

is try any chance the Boss and his cronies can try sell us out on a bad TA before the election?

That is probably their main goal right now. They see us as a threat to the elite $100k club. The only good thing is, we would have to vote on it. They can't just force a T/A down our throats. Although be prepared for "this is the best we could do" speech, or the "looming recession, so take what you can get now, and fight another day" speech, or any number of other company led speeches told by their chief spokesman, boss canoli. So yes they can try, but they will fail. US/HP fleet service will not accept another T/A that even closely resembles the last one.

 

[roabilly]

is try any chance the Boss and his cronies can try sell us out on a bad TA before the election?
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They ain't able to "sell us out" unless we ratify it !

I know from converations with tha membership... that they ain't in no mood fer any crap.

This station (CLT) is solid on this. The only way this Company is gonna move forward with us... is tahh simply present a contract that has a chance of actually getin' voted in.

Ya'll ain't forgot how tahh vote NO!

If it ain't acceptable send it back !

 

[YVINTERN]

They ain't able to "sell us out" unless we ratify it !

I know from converations with tha membership... that they ain't in no mood fer any crap.

This station (CLT) is solid on this. The only way this Company is gonna move forward with us... is tahh simply present a contract that has a chance of actually getin' voted in.

Ya'll ain't forgot how tahh vote NO!

If it ain't acceptable send it back !

You mindbogglingly country sun of a JessyLou's It's nice to have someone colorful on the boards man!

 

[Black Magic]

How come we never voted out the IAM? This whole thing is a bad dream!

 

[pjirish317]

How come we never voted out the IAM? This whole thing is a bad dream!

Voted them out when? The IAM payed off the TWU to not force a representation vote. And the IBEW said that we did not garner enough interest to continue the card campaign. So I am not sure about your question. Could you clarify a little?