In the Oct issue of Airline Procurement (unable to find link) it was written that German airports (Fraport) handle all the ground functions for the airlines. This was brought up in CLT about 4 years ago, the city was looking at taking over all outside functions for all the airlines serving CLT. It seemed to die as fast as it was brought up, but it brought up an interesting thought. If you were offered the same amount of pay, the same benefit package as city employees and a retirement in the state retirement system would you consider it? I know there are other airlines that service CLT, but since US is the dominante airline, it would be interesting to here some responses....
Outsourcing ground handling
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brokenwrench
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US Airways selects DGS to provide ramp handling, cabin cleaning
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November 14, 2007
US Airways has selected DAL Global Services (DGS) to provide ramp handling and cabin cleaning at five U.S. airports.
The agreement, which will produce $6.8 million in annual revenue, is for services at Richmond International Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Albany International Airport, Greater Rochester International Airport and the Atlanta airport.
“The DGS team is excited that US Airways has chosen DGS to provide ramp and cabin cleaning services in five stations,†said Jim McCarthy, president-DGS. “US Airways is a valuable partner, and these awards strengthen our partnership. Our team is ready and eager to provide excellent operational services to our valued partner and their customers.â€
DGS provides service in 54 locations for more than 35 airline customers throughout the U.S., and employs more than 7,000 airline professionals who handle more than 790,000 flights per year.
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November 14, 2007
US Airways has selected DAL Global Services (DGS) to provide ramp handling and cabin cleaning at five U.S. airports.
The agreement, which will produce $6.8 million in annual revenue, is for services at Richmond International Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Albany International Airport, Greater Rochester International Airport and the Atlanta airport.
“The DGS team is excited that US Airways has chosen DGS to provide ramp and cabin cleaning services in five stations,†said Jim McCarthy, president-DGS. “US Airways is a valuable partner, and these awards strengthen our partnership. Our team is ready and eager to provide excellent operational services to our valued partner and their customers.â€
DGS provides service in 54 locations for more than 35 airline customers throughout the U.S., and employs more than 7,000 airline professionals who handle more than 790,000 flights per year.
When will this begin and what happens to the USAirways ramp personnel at these stations??
Jester
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When do I get my $25/hour, plus profit sharing, five weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, generous pension and matching 401K when the CIC rules in our favor?
Isn't this about average wage for unskilled American workers with little required education?
Don't I have a right to those things?
How's Alaska Air's ramp workers doing at SEA?
When's does US Airways ramp workers CBA expire?
So speculates Jester.
Isn't this about average wage for unskilled American workers with little required education?
Don't I have a right to those things?
How's Alaska Air's ramp workers doing at SEA?
When's does US Airways ramp workers CBA expire?
So speculates Jester.
The IAM and the Company working together :
Dues were raised slightly recently with a major increase this summer,2008. They
could possibly double.
The IBEW ceased thier card signing dure to lack of interest.
The AGC's and VP's are asking for pay raises.
USAirways stock hits a low for the year.
PIT is done, employees must transfer to retain employment.
USAirways reporting record profits..usairways not you.
DGS reporting that they will begin, along with cabin cleaning, baggage
handling at 5 stations.
but you still may have a Full Time Job..but wait. It is being reported that :
US Airways Group Inc. had the second-largest decline in full-time employees among the county's major airlines from 2003 to 2007.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the number of full-time workers at the airline fell 22.4 percent to 20,400 between September 2003 and September 2007.
Collectively, the seven network carriers reduced their headcount 12.6 percent in the same period.
The next card you may be asked to sign may be a unemployment card.
bob
Dues were raised slightly recently with a major increase this summer,2008. They
could possibly double.
The IBEW ceased thier card signing dure to lack of interest.
The AGC's and VP's are asking for pay raises.
USAirways stock hits a low for the year.
PIT is done, employees must transfer to retain employment.
USAirways reporting record profits..usairways not you.
DGS reporting that they will begin, along with cabin cleaning, baggage
handling at 5 stations.
but you still may have a Full Time Job..but wait. It is being reported that :
US Airways Group Inc. had the second-largest decline in full-time employees among the county's major airlines from 2003 to 2007.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the number of full-time workers at the airline fell 22.4 percent to 20,400 between September 2003 and September 2007.
Collectively, the seven network carriers reduced their headcount 12.6 percent in the same period.
The next card you may be asked to sign may be a unemployment card.
bob
HARDWORKINGAIRLINEWORKER
Member
That is a tough decision to make. I would have to say yes I would take the deal. Things could get worse then that.
28yrsnojob
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- Jan 2, 2004
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These stations were already contracted out in the last IAM contract, its that now they are going to a different contractor.
wow! when was the last IAM contract? did the rampers get to bid/bump for another station?
Time to bring some truth to the outsourcing party. In CLT, the aircraft cleaners and lavatory services are subbed out to a contractor, Jetstream. I can honestly tell you that they do a horrible job and cause untold problems on a daily basis. The problems stem with the lowest bidder mentality and the fact that they have NO vested interest in the success or failure of the presentation of their product. That being said, what incentive does an outsourcing company have to provide quality services, ie. missed bags and on-time dispatch of aircraft in the cities that are being outsourced?
It all falls back on the "cost of everything and the value of nothing" thread that seems to permeate the America Worst way of doing things.
Harry Callahan
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Jester
Veteran
For the same reason we don't use silver or gold as wiring inside our homes even though it has better conductivity than copper, at some point costs become an issue. That being said... "Pay peanuts, get monkeys."
So muses Jester.
Prince of PAWOBs
Veteran
Didn't JetStream do the ground handling in RIC at some point in the past?
I seem to remember graffiti in cargo bins that alluded to JetStream. It was some of the best bashing I have ever seen.
yoyodyne
Veteran
Why, because your life is miserable you want to spread your sorrow around?
