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Practice what you preach and ignore me will ya?My World said:That's some old #### D-2004 got anything new?
I think this guy is spinning in circles. HAHAHAHADecision 2004 said:Crafts union courts mechanics at AA
By D.R.STEWART World Staff Writer
6/19/99
A Minneapolis-based crafts union that seeks to represent 8,000 Transport Workers Union mechanics at American Airlines in Tulsa will hold two informational meetings for airline workers Saturday, union officers said on Friday.
The informational meetings to discuss affiliation with the upstart Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, a 40-year-old crafts union that represents mechanics at Northwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, 10918 E. 41st St., at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., officials said.
A spokesman for O.V. Delle- Femine, who is national director of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association and will preside at the two informational meetings, said they are being held because of increased interest in the union following two informational sessions in April.
"This (AMFA) thing has basically swept through our system," the worker said. "The last real battle is in Tulsa, and Tulsa is going to decide the issue."
Out of 14,988 aircraft mechanics in American's system, 8,664 work in Tulsa. Nearly all are members of the TWU, which has represented mechanics at the airline for decades.
The April meetings were held despite vigorous efforts by members of the Transport Workers Union. Union representatives persuaded officials at Owasso High School and the Radisson Inn-Airport to withdraw permission for AMFA use of their facilities after TWU members implied that the meetings could trigger violent confrontations between the two sides.
In April, the informational sessions eventually were held without incident at the Ramada Inn, 8861 E. Skelly Drive. More than 100 American Airlines mechanics, all members of the TWU, attended the AMFA meetings in April.
Delle-Femine said AMFA has been organizing at American bases around the country for the past year. AMFA needs 51 percent of TWU members to sign cards certifying their interest in AMFA membership to call an election by the National Mediation Board. An election would determine union representation.
Dennis Burchette, president of Local 514 of the Transport Workers Union, said TWU members will not picket the AMFA meetings.
"It's an emotional issue and our people don't like it, but we are going to let them have their meeting," Burchette said. "What they have is a small group that is very vocal and very persistent."
A 13-year veteran American mechanic and TWU member who attended the last AMFA informational sessions and plans to attend those Saturday, said interest in AMFA continues to grow among mechanics at American's Maintenance & Engineering Center at Tulsa International Airport. The mechanic asked that his name not be used.
"Interest in AMFA is increasing, but it is very difficult to quantify because (American Airline) behavior rules prohibit a great deal of (individual) flexibility," the American mechanic said. "The TWU says it doesn't care and it won't be there, but I keep hearing rumors that they are going to be there picketing."
You support the twu? Then why did you write: "There is no way I can defend the TWU."?mojo13 said:You haven't figured that one out yet Ken? I used to ba an amfa supporter when I thought the grass was greener over there. Now amfa has a track record that is pretty damn scary. amfa has no resources, TWU does.
How about those with seniority and those without?
How about those with license pay and those without?
How about those with skill premium pay an those without?
How about those with credited experience and those without?
How about those that received early out packages and those that want one?
How about those they call OSM's and those they call Mechanics?
How about the B-Scale, where some topped on in 9 years and others in 5 years?
How about the Line versus Overhaul division?
How about those that got a ballot and those did not?
How about those the get removed from office for dual unionism and those that dont?
#1. It was a old email and at the time I was as frustrated as everyone else.Ken MacTiernan said:You support the twu? Then why did you write: "There is no way I can defend the TWU."?
By the way. Do you feel respected or insulted with the AIP check? Still waiting for how people feel.
Mojo,mojo13 said:At least there not coming back to you and asking for more concessions.
so mojo why the change of heart? you state you were once as frustrated as the rest! are you now a twu officer getting two paychecks? is this what changed your mind? or just one of the twu koolaid drunkerd's who fear they may lose their job and is willing to whore his liscense at any cost? oh and the best of all #5.I WAS DECEIFUL TO YOUR GROUP. SO WHAT! spoken like a true twu clone, your sorry ass kind is'nt even welcome into a proffessional organization like A.M.F.A.!mojo13 said:#1. It was a old email and at the time I was as frustrated as everyone else.
#2. I wanted to see if I could fish for information because I was still concidered a supporter by some of you.
#3. When I write an email in confidence I expect the person I wrote it to to respect my wish. Mr. Stewart went for months keeping it confidential and then I posted something offensive to him on this site and he retaliated. He is definately not leadership material.
#4. Stewart is on my ignore list so he can rant and rave all he wants.
#5. I was deceitful to your group. So what!
AIP
TWA used to have the same program but they paid $100
Hey, it's an incentive plan to make the company work better. What is wrong with that? At least there not coming back to you and asking for more concessions.