US Airways And IAM Reach Tentative Agreement For 7,700 Fleet Service Employees

[727_4_Ever]

It's pretty bad to think that this is the best they could come up with at a time when US and WN are the most profitable airlines. This will just allow the execs to keep filling their pockets at our expense for about 10 more years before we can settle another contract. It's pretty bad when a new contract from this company at this time would be at or near the bottom of the majors for Fleet Service. Even the bigs that just exited bankruptcy did better than this. The fact that they've kept the West employees earning such dismal wages for so long shows what they think of us. They only hope that they've kept them down for so long that all they'll look at is getting a richly deserved raise. Believe me when they see what they pay for our terrible insurance that raise won't be close to enough. All I ask is for everyone to look at all the things you'll be giving up or paying extra for and weigh it against what you'll gain. Nothing in this will convince me not to take my chance in the Change in Control hearing. The company does not want that day to come and a NO vote may quickly produce another T/A before that date as it's probably already on Doug's Desk. HANG STRONG AND INFORMED.

 

[isthisok]

It's pretty bad to think that this is the best they could come up with at a time when US and WN are the most profitable airlines. This will just allow the execs to keep filling their pockets at our expense for about 10 more years before we can settle another contract. It's pretty bad when a new contract from this company at this time would be at or near the bottom of the majors for Fleet Service. Even the bigs that just exited bankruptcy did better than this. The fact that they've kept the West employees earning such dismal wages for so long shows what they think of us. They only hope that they've kept them down for so long that all they'll look at is getting a richly deserved raise. Believe me when they see what they pay for our terrible insurance that raise won't be close to enough. All I ask is for everyone to look at all the things you'll be giving up or paying extra for and weigh it against what you'll gain. Nothing in this will convince me not to take my chance in the Change in Control hearing. The company does not want that day to come and a NO vote may quickly produce another T/A before that date as it's probably already on Doug's Desk. HANG STRONG AND INFORMED.
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Another intelligent posting. This restores my faith that there are some intelligent people out there. People read this and read it again. This person knows wait they are talking about. VOTE NO AND MAKE THE UNION DO THEIR JOB. THIS T/A WILL NOT CHANGE UNLESS YOU SEND IT BACK AND YOU DO HAVE THAT OPTION.
Good luck to all..

 

[iliriUSAirways]

So will the pay rate raise for new employees that have been hired recently?

 

[randyaderman]

US Airways And IAM Reach Tentative Agreement For 7,700 Fleet Service Employees
August 10 , 2007
US Airways and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 141 today announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a single contract for the airline’s fleet service employees.

The tentative agreement, which is subject to ratification by the airline’s 7,700 fleet service employees, would establish new wages and make other improvements for the airline’s baggage handlers and ramp personnel. The airline and the union had been in negotiations for more than a year, and just last week began discussions with the help of National Mediation Board (NMB) facilitators.

Ratification is expected to take three to four weeks. The new agreement becomes effective within 30 days following ratification and extends through the new amendable date, Dec. 31, 2011.

“Today’s announcement moves us another step closer to a unified airline and our goal of bringing our remaining groups to single labor agreements,†said US Airways Chairman and CEO Doug Parker.

Vice President, Labor Relations Al Hemenway added, “We are extremely pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that recognizes the contributions and efforts of our fleet service team. That we were able to reach a tentative agreement after only one week of facilitated discussions is testament to the efforts of the IAM negotiators, the US Airways team and the NMB.â€

The company and IAM together requested facilitation on July 28, and talks commenced on Aug. 1. In this voluntary process, the NMB assigns a Board mediator who works with both parties in an advisory role, helping the parties find common areas of agreement and reach solutions.
The IAM also represents US Airways’ maintenance and related employees. Facilitated negotiations with the IAM for a single agreement that would cover maintenance workers are also underway.

US Airways has reached prior unified agreements with the CWA/IBT, which represents the airline’s reservations agents and passenger service employees; and with the Transport Workers Union (TWU), representing flight dispatchers, instructors and engineers. Negotiations for single agreements continue with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA).

US Airways is the fifth largest domestic airline employing more than 36,000 aviation professionals worldwide. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express operate approximately 3,700 flights per day and serve more than 230 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. The new US Airways -- the product of a merger between America West and US Airways in September 2005 -- is a member of the Star Alliance network, which offers our customers 16,000 daily flights to 855 destinations in 155 countries worldwide. This press release and additional information on US Airways can be found at www.usairways.com. (LCCG).

 

[isthisok]

Old news Randy..So whats your point?

 

[smallstFSA]

i talked to a union chariman about those of us in the outsourced cities unfotunately we are not covered in it despite our years of paying the union dues what a shame and a friend of mine in clt saids that no one there likes the proposal wonder how the vote wil turn out

Robbed, you need to clarify your posting. I'm with Wings the 2005 outsourced stations are gone forever, but if the 60 day clause is deleted how can it not apply to recall rights.

I would also like to second some of Wings postings on life after U. Since May 2005, I've had 3 jobs ranging from 12.59 to 14.41 and something resembling 2 vacations where I actually had 6 consecutive days off. One of those 6 day periods was paid the other one was not.

I really want everyone East and West to come out ahead, but also remember that there are brothers and sisters that wish they were in your shoes.

Regards,
JR

 

[philly rocks]

My guess is if you are a new hire you will be red circled at start pay for 2 years. Look at the CWA T/A and you will see they are almost identical. This company loves adjusted pay seniority dates. Just another curve in their plot to outsmart you all.

 

[freedom]

Hey folks , guess what , a friend of mine "told me" that he heard some people discussing that the world was going to end next week! Hey since it's all going to be over why don't we all go jump off a bridge together!!!


That's scarcasm cause most of you don't really know the terms of the new contract yet...


I think it would be foolish to take a no vote on this contract , but that's my opnion based on what i've heard from my trusted sources ... i want each and every west worker to remember that if the east were to some how win the arbitration case it would do ZIP for you , i mean absoltely nothing , and do you honestly think that if the east workers DID win it , they would trade it away so you and all of us could have a better contract ? Rememeber these are the same people that voted to ourscource their field stations while giving the sations a pay cut and taking a pay raise ...

The arbitation award could be won , and it might not be won , but i have one word for you "litigation " what does that make you think of ? Think long and hard about the terms of this new contract , in my mind it would more time effective to simply vote it in and then begin planing for the next one ... If you REALLY want to change the IAM then it's too late now , this is what they've GOTTEN for you , do you honestly think you'll be able to force them to do what you want in the next few months? more like years , and that's what we would have if we vote this in , time to reform the IAM so that when the next contract is ready for renwal they go at it like a blitz instead of snail pace ..

 

[philly rocks]

The Company and the IAM want you to vote YES, so you should vote NO! Simple as that!

 

[iliriUSAirways]

Vote yes, it's for the good of employees and for the good of the company. The only way to become the best airline in the business.

 

[Dog Wonder]

Funniest post ever.

 

[NevadaHP]

So will the pay rate raise for new employees that have been hired recently?

Good question how i see it these will be the most affected if you work on the west and in PHX/LAS. The reason is: as I have stated before you will lose, short-term disability, long-term disability, sick time, holidays and insurance goes up. And guess what you get no raise at all so you would be taking a loss if this goes through. No one should take a cut in pay or benefits when the company is making hundreds of millions of dollars. I dont give a rats ass about what they told the investors on what they would pay us!! The company doesnt dictate what money we have worked long and hard for, we do! The company should have never told the investors what raises they will cap us at. So vote no and tell the IAM you will not give up any benefits.

 

[Henderfuzz]

For all of you out there who say lets vote no and to make a stand, will just let the company walk away and laughing all the way to the bank. Just remember if this is a good deal not perfact but good, than if its turned down all we will have left for 2 more years is to hope against all hope the the abitration goes our way. If we loose than we will get no raise no nothing for 2 years and those of us in the class 2 cities will be screwd again as well as all you west guys.
This company is under no obligation to do anything for 2 years when our contract expires.
Maybe they are worried about the abitration, I doubt it they have already said thet will go to court to block if if we win that. So once again you have gained nothing.
Now I have not seen the entire package but if what Ive see so far is what it appears than its a hell of lot better than the crap we have had for the last 2 1/2 years.
So I say go ahead and turn this down but dont look for anything better keep on dreaming.

 

[Henderfuzz]

For all of you out there who say lets vote no and to make a stand, will just let the company walk away and laughing all the way to the bank. Just remember if this is a good deal not perfact but good, than if its turned down all we will have left for 2 more years is to hope against all hope the the abitration goes our way. If we loose than we will get no raise no nothing for 2 years and those of us in the class 2 cities will be screwd again as well as all you west guys.
This company is under no obligation to do anything for 2 years when our contract expires.
Maybe they are worried about the abitration, I doubt it they have already said thet will go to court to block if if we win that. So once again you have gained nothing.
Now I have not seen the entire package but if what Ive see so far is what it appears than its a hell of lot better than the crap we have had for the last 2 1/2 years.
So I say go ahead and turn this down but dont look for anything better keep on dreaming.

 

[fedupinphilly]

Grow some balls people VOTE NO!!!
We all should DEMAND full pay for sick leave. I have over 110 days on the books so i rarely use a day but when I am sick I should be FULLY COMPENSATED for that day. Snap backs in 2012 what kind of snap back is that? We should get these back no later than 2008. The company will stop the 401k match in 2008 for the West employees so that is a huge savings for them. Why won't they increase the pension contribution in 2008 to offset they savings from the 401k cutback. READ THE FINAL PROPOSAL SLOWLY AND CLOSELY THIS IS YOUR FUTURE. Don't judge your vote on a pay raise alone.
Is there any cost of living increases in the contract? My guess is no. Do you want to be stuck at the same wage for the next 4 1/2 years? I don't.
The company wants a yes vote and for that reason alone you should vote a resounding NO.
The little bit of a raise they want you to accept will be eaten up by increased medical costs, union dues etc.
Vote a resounding NO