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- Nov 4, 2003
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I just read through the Arbitration Decision on case M-10-1861
Some in the Union are claiming victory because some members were paid via the remedy.
Some members are complaining they were left out of the award remedy and rightfully so.
After I read through the decision, I conluded the 757 outousrce grievance is Dead on Arrival and more outsourcing of work will be the result of this case.
This case involed the outsource of 11 CFM-56 Engines for full ESV1 Overhaul.
8 were not in violation because the company "had discussions with the union"
3 were in violation because there was no evidence of discussion.
Basically the decision codified the meaning of our scope clause to read that all the company has to do is have a discussion with the union prior to outsource and then they are free to send out whatever they please. Oh sure 160 or so union members will split a $250K award, but what about the rest of us and our work?
Now to the 4 (Four) 757 Heavy C Checks recently sent to TIMCO, on this matter not only did management discuss with the union, but the union even offered an alternative plan. Then management outsourced anyway. This grievance is denied before it even is heard based on this CFM-56 Grievance Decision.
Either we make the scope language our most important negotiating item, or prepare for more company unionism as the only means to protect our work.
Yet the Local 514 Wesbite currently has this quote on it from John Hewitt, our Title 1 negotiator:
“John Hewitt, Chairman of Maintenance for TWU Local 514, which represents 5,600 workers at the Tulsa base, John said he believes that Tulsa Base management believes the outsourcing is temporary, however, A.A. upper management in Dallas may be testing the waters for outsourcing on an ongoing basis.” “But our contract guarantees we get to do our work,” Hewitt said. “We fight and scrap for every bit we can keep in-house.”
That is incorrect Mr. Hewitt, our contract apparently guarantees NOTHING of the sort, and now it is known to all.
I watch in awe as everything the TWU slammed AMFA for over the years is now happening right on their doorstep.
Union members are claiming victory because they shoved the Tulsa base 7 coverage issues up the crack of managements rear.
The best thing to do at this point is give the 7 day coverage in exchange for some outsource protection, i.e. SCOPE LANGUAGE or prepare to get decimated.
In my opinion, there needs to be a large negotiations update meeting held, and the leaders of Local 514 be open and honest with the members about what has just taken place. In other words LEAD and stop the hiding and charades.
SCOPE has just become a major issue for us all.
High Speed Steel, you are on the Arbitration Committee, what say you about my opinion and this decision?
Some in the Union are claiming victory because some members were paid via the remedy.
Some members are complaining they were left out of the award remedy and rightfully so.
After I read through the decision, I conluded the 757 outousrce grievance is Dead on Arrival and more outsourcing of work will be the result of this case.
This case involed the outsource of 11 CFM-56 Engines for full ESV1 Overhaul.
8 were not in violation because the company "had discussions with the union"
3 were in violation because there was no evidence of discussion.
Basically the decision codified the meaning of our scope clause to read that all the company has to do is have a discussion with the union prior to outsource and then they are free to send out whatever they please. Oh sure 160 or so union members will split a $250K award, but what about the rest of us and our work?
Now to the 4 (Four) 757 Heavy C Checks recently sent to TIMCO, on this matter not only did management discuss with the union, but the union even offered an alternative plan. Then management outsourced anyway. This grievance is denied before it even is heard based on this CFM-56 Grievance Decision.
Either we make the scope language our most important negotiating item, or prepare for more company unionism as the only means to protect our work.
Yet the Local 514 Wesbite currently has this quote on it from John Hewitt, our Title 1 negotiator:
“John Hewitt, Chairman of Maintenance for TWU Local 514, which represents 5,600 workers at the Tulsa base, John said he believes that Tulsa Base management believes the outsourcing is temporary, however, A.A. upper management in Dallas may be testing the waters for outsourcing on an ongoing basis.” “But our contract guarantees we get to do our work,” Hewitt said. “We fight and scrap for every bit we can keep in-house.”
That is incorrect Mr. Hewitt, our contract apparently guarantees NOTHING of the sort, and now it is known to all.
I watch in awe as everything the TWU slammed AMFA for over the years is now happening right on their doorstep.
Union members are claiming victory because they shoved the Tulsa base 7 coverage issues up the crack of managements rear.
The best thing to do at this point is give the 7 day coverage in exchange for some outsource protection, i.e. SCOPE LANGUAGE or prepare to get decimated.
In my opinion, there needs to be a large negotiations update meeting held, and the leaders of Local 514 be open and honest with the members about what has just taken place. In other words LEAD and stop the hiding and charades.
SCOPE has just become a major issue for us all.
High Speed Steel, you are on the Arbitration Committee, what say you about my opinion and this decision?
