IAM and United Airlines Tentative Agreements Provide Immediate Benefits

IAM and United Airlines Tentative Agreements Provide Immediate Benefits

IAM and United Airlines Tentative Agreements Provide Immediate Benefits

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United Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union have reached tentative agreements covering seven separate workgroups, including fleet service workers, passenger service workers, storekeepers, central load planners, maintenance instructors, fleet technical instructors, and security officers. 

These agreements are intended to provide workplace improvements for covered union members while more comprehensive agreements are negotiated. Union negotiators will begin preparing for new rounds of contract talks in the next few months.

The agreements will provide the highest overall compensation for every covered workgroup and extend outsourcing protections for 17 stations. The deals will extend “no furlough” rules for employees, based on seniority, by twenty years, to June 2019.

The tentative agreements will also include a Ratification bonus for the union, giving members $110 for each year with the company. If ratified, the union will see job protections and pay to improve immediately on the ratification date. The union will also get a $45 million Ratification bonus, which will begin going out in the first pay period after ratification.

“The new agreements will provide immediate job protections and pay increases for our members,” said Mike Klemm, the IAM Union’s District President who helped lead the negotiations. “The Ratification bonus will give our union a significant boost and recognize our members’ years of service to the company.”

The IAM union has been negotiating with United Airlines since 2019, but talks were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Negotiations resumed in December 2022 and concluded earlier this month. 

Union Members in good standing will begin ratification votes on all the agreements on April 24 by electronic ballot. The voting period will last until May 1 at 6:00 pm, when all votes will be tallied. 

Local committees are holding informational town hall and break room meetings at airports nationwide, explaining how the agreements will impact each workgroup. A list of dates for the sessions has been published online.

If ratified, the agreements will position United Airlines to outcompete other airlines in a tight labor market by increasing lead pay by $3/hour and boosting wages in some cases to over $40/hour. They will also insource work at 17 airports nationwide and prevent outsourcing for more employees.

The IAM union’s announcement of the tentative agreements is a welcome development for United Airlines, which has faced uncertainty in recent years due to labor disputes and financial challenges. With these agreements, United Airlines is positioning itself to remain competitive in the airline industry and retain its workforce in a tight labor market.

The announcement also has implications for other airlines in the industry, particularly those that may be facing negotiations with the Machinists Union in the near future. If ratified, these agreements could set industry standards for compensation and job security, making it more difficult for other airlines to compete for workers in a tight labor market.

 

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IAM and United Airlines Tentative Agreements Provide Immediate Benefits

April 17, 2023

United Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union have reached tentative agreements covering seven separate workgroups, including fleet service workers, passenger service workers, storekeepers, central load planners, maintenance instructors, fleet technical instructors, and security officers. 

These agreements are intended to provide workplace improvements for covered union members while more comprehensive agreements are negotiated. Union negotiators will begin preparing for new rounds of contract talks in the next few months.

The agreements will provide the highest overall compensation for every covered workgroup and extend outsourcing protections for 17 stations. The deals will extend “no furlough” rules for employees, based on seniority, by twenty years, to June 2019.

The tentative agreements will also include a Ratification bonus for the union, giving members $110 for each year with the company. If ratified, the union will see job protections and pay to improve immediately on the ratification date. The union will also get a $45 million Ratification bonus, which will begin going out in the first pay period after ratification.

“The new agreements will provide immediate job protections and pay increases for our members,” said Mike Klemm, the IAM Union’s District President who helped lead the negotiations. “The Ratification bonus will give our union a significant boost and recognize our members’ years of service to the company.”

The IAM union has been negotiating with United Airlines since 2019, but talks were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Negotiations resumed in December 2022 and concluded earlier this month. 

Union Members in good standing will begin ratification votes on all the agreements on April 24 by electronic ballot. The voting period will last until May 1 at 6:00 pm, when all votes will be tallied. 

Local committees are holding informational town hall and break room meetings at airports nationwide, explaining how the agreements will impact each workgroup. A list of dates for the sessions has been published online.

If ratified, the agreements will position United Airlines to outcompete other airlines in a tight labor market by increasing lead pay by $3/hour and boosting wages in some cases to over $40/hour. They will also insource work at 17 airports nationwide and prevent outsourcing for more employees.

The IAM union’s announcement of the tentative agreements is a welcome development for United Airlines, which has faced uncertainty in recent years due to labor disputes and financial challenges. With these agreements, United Airlines is positioning itself to remain competitive in the airline industry and retain its workforce in a tight labor market.

The announcement also has implications for other airlines in the industry, particularly those that may be facing negotiations with the Machinists Union in the near future. If ratified, these agreements could set industry standards for compensation and job security, making it more difficult for other airlines to compete for workers in a tight labor market.

 

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30,000 Machinists Union Members at United Reach Tentative Agreement

30,000 Machinists Union Members at United Reach Tentative Agreement

30,000 Machinists Union Members at United Reach Tentative Agreement

On March 29, we informed you that we reached an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with United Airlines on seven contracts covering over 29,000 IAM members at United Airlines. We’re happy to inform you that we have transitioned the AIP into a Tentative Agreement (TA) for you to review and vote on.

All changes to the current agreements can be viewed on our website, iam141.org. It is important to note that only changes will appear on the website. If it is not on the website, then the contractual language remains the same as it does today.

All IAM-United grievance committees attended an informational session yesterday, followed by questions and answers in ORD. IAM District Lodge 141 Officers will also visit each location to explain the tentative agreements and answer questions. Please check the website for what day they will be in your station.

Voting will be conducted electronically by BallotPoint Election Services. You will be sent voting instructions with a Personal Identification Number to the address you have on file with the company. The voting period will commence at 00:01 EDT on April 24, 2023, and last through 18:00 EDT on May 1, 2023.

Please call (888) 608-1411 with questions about voting instructions and electronic voting. Feel free to get in touch with your respective Assistant General Chairperson with questions about specific contract language.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee
Olu Ajetomobi
Joe Bartz
Victor Hernandez
Barb Martin
Andrea’ Myers
Terry Stansbury
Faysal Silwany
Erik Stenberg
Sue Weisner

Michael G Klemm
President and Directing General Chair,
District 141,
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

Recording Secretaries: Please print and post on all IAMAW bulletin Boards.

Secretary Buttigieg Addresses Air Rage at the 2023 North American Transportation Conference

Secretary Buttigieg Addresses Air Rage at the 2023 North American Transportation Conference

Secretary Buttigieg Addresses Air Rage at the 2023 North American Transportation Conference

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In response to a question about the recent attacks on airline workers by disgruntled passengers, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg outlined the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) efforts to combat air rage during the 2023 North American Transportation Conference. Nina Caldwell, Vice President at Machinists Union District 142, posed the question.

“There is still unacceptable violence happening and intimidation happening on our planes,” said Buttigieg. “Flight crews are there for your safety and need to be respected.” The Secretary detailed the DOT’s zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers, which has been progressively enforced. “We’re going to keep doing it, and we proposed millions in penalties last year. At least fifty of those cases got referred to the DOJ for criminal prosecution review, and we’re going to continue looking at other steps that would make a difference.”

Buttigieg also mentioned the DOT’s request for airports to work with concessionaires in monitoring alcohol sales and not providing ‘to-go’ cups for alcoholic beverages. The department is partnering with airports on signage and public messaging to ensure everyone knows the zero-tolerance policy and its consequences.

The Secretary highlighted the progress made so far, stating, “We’re seeing results; we’re down about 80% from the record highs in 2021, but even one of these incidents is too many.” He emphasized that the DOT will not rest in addressing this issue and will stand with the industry every step of the way.

Buttigieg went on to say, “It is not just a huge affront to the life-saving work that our workers do, but of course, it endangers everybody on board when you see these incidents occur.” The continued efforts of the DOT aim to ensure the safety of both airline workers and passengers when air travel is facing multiple challenges.

The sharp increase in air rage incidents was partly fueled by masking requirements implemented during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the removal of these requirements, incidents have been reduced overall. However, attacks on airline workers remain high by historical standards.  While the easing of masking requirements has helped reduce tensions, it is crucial to continue addressing this issue to ensure airline workers’ and passengers’ safety and well-being.

Machinists Union Chief of Staff Edison Fraser and General Vice President Richie Johnsen led the 2023 North American Transportation Conference. These influential figures played a significant role in facilitating discussions and fostering collaboration among transportation industry stakeholders. Their leadership contributed to the conference’s success, ensuring that critical issues like air rage incidents and the safety of airline workers were brought to the forefront and addressed by critical decision-makers like Secretary Buttigieg.

Machinists Union Political Activists were supportive of Secretary Buttigieg’s comments. 

“The work the DOT and Justice department have done to help reduce violence against airline workers is a huge benefit to all of us, said Rich Jakubowski, a legislative chairman from Chicago. “If the administration is able to get the FAA reauthorization signed this year our members and the flying public will continue to see positive safety improvements.”

 

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Secretary Buttigieg Addresses Air Rage at the 2023 North American Transportation Conference

April 3, 2023

In response to a question about the recent attacks on airline workers by disgruntled passengers, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg outlined the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) efforts to combat air rage during the 2023 North American Transportation Conference. Nina Caldwell, Vice President at Machinists Union District 142, posed the question.

“There is still unacceptable violence happening and intimidation happening on our planes,” said Buttigieg. “Flight crews are there for your safety and need to be respected.” The Secretary detailed the DOT’s zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers, which has been progressively enforced. “We’re going to keep doing it, and we proposed millions in penalties last year. At least fifty of those cases got referred to the DOJ for criminal prosecution review, and we’re going to continue looking at other steps that would make a difference.”

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The Secretary highlighted the progress made so far, stating, “We’re seeing results; we’re down about 80% from the record highs in 2021, but even one of these incidents is too many.” He emphasized that the DOT will not rest in addressing this issue and will stand with the industry every step of the way.

Buttigieg went on to say, “It is not just a huge affront to the life-saving work that our workers do, but of course, it endangers everybody on board when you see these incidents occur.” The continued efforts of the DOT aim to ensure the safety of both airline workers and passengers when air travel is facing multiple challenges.

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The Illinois State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers recently held its annual conference in Springfield, Illinois, from March 21-23. The conference began with a reception for Illinois State Representatives and Senators, allowing union members to discuss their concerns with political representatives.

The conference was opened by Illinois State Council of Machinist President Steve Jones, followed by General Vice President of the Midwest Territory Steve Galloway. Galloway thanked attendees for their efforts in the recent elections, which resulted in the election of four out of seven candidates for governor in various states. He emphasized the importance of organizing and lobbying for the union’s concerns.
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General Vice President from the Midwest Territory Brian Simmons recapped the message from the previous speakers, adding that Illinois has excelled in labor concerns, and other states are using their accomplishments as an example.

IL State Representatives and Senators spoke on various topics, emphasizing the Machinist Union’s instrumental assistance in the last election. Eloisa Rosales and Sunni Isaac provided information on planning for retirement. At the same time, Karin Connelly, an attorney for Ridge & Downs, explained the process of worker injury claims and the importance of consistency when reporting injuries.

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Illinois State Council of Machinists Holds Annual Conference

March 25, 2023

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The conference was opened by Illinois State Council of Machinist President Steve Jones, followed by General Vice President of the Midwest Territory Steve Galloway. Galloway thanked attendees for their efforts in the recent elections, which resulted in the election of four out of seven candidates for governor in various states. He emphasized the importance of organizing and lobbying for the union’s concerns.
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Kris N Treder Named New District 141 EAP Midwest Regional Coordinator

Kris N Treder Named New District 141 EAP Midwest Regional Coordinator

Kris N Treder Named New District 141 EAP Midwest Regional Coordinator

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IAMAW District President Mike Klemm and EAP Director Bryan Hutchinson have appointed Kris N Treder to serve as the new District 141 Midwest Regional Coordinator. Kris will provide confidential guidance and professional help to the IAM/EAP Midwest Regional team and its members in her new role. Kris is a long-time United Airlines employee and has been with the company since 1995 when she worked as a Reservations Sales and Service Representative.

Kris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new position, having worked in various hospitality and airline industry roles. She is friendly and positive and committed to standing up for truth, justice, and empowerment. Kris was born into an airline and hospitality family, and her father was an active member of the same Local 1487 while working for Flying Tigers.

Kris is passionate about assisting and empowering her fellow union members, and her goal is to reach as many of them as possible in need of help. She is committed to building a trusted network, providing educational information, and having the knowledge at her fingertips to provide guidance to the United/Union family. She plans to create support groups and involvement opportunities to create the best work/life atmosphere possible.

Kris’s appointment comes at a time when the IAM/EAP program is needed more than ever. The program provides free and confidential guidance to union members and their families on a wide range of personal and work-related issues. Kris will work closely with the IAM/EAP Regional team to ensure that members can access the support they need.

Kris’s IAM/EAP program mentors have been instrumental in her success, and she is grateful for their guidance and support. She looks forward to working with the fantastic team of men who have welcomed her into this new role.

If you need assistance or guidance, please do not hesitate to contact Kris at +17085526454 or ktreder@iam141.org. You can also look her up on the District website, where you will find her contact card and profile picture. We welcome Kris to the IAM Local 1487 family and wish her every success in her new role.

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Kris’s appointment comes at a time when the IAM/EAP program is needed more than ever. The program provides free and confidential guidance to union members and their families on a wide range of personal and work-related issues. Kris will work closely with the IAM/EAP Regional team to ensure that members can access the support they need.

Kris’s IAM/EAP program mentors have been instrumental in her success, and she is grateful for their guidance and support. She looks forward to working with the fantastic team of men who have welcomed her into this new role.

If you need assistance or guidance, please do not hesitate to contact Kris at +17085526454 or ktreder@iam141.org. You can also look her up on the District website, where you will find her contact card and profile picture. We welcome Kris to the IAM Local 1487 family and wish her every success in her new role.

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Michigan Senate Passes Right to Work Repeal

Michigan Senate Passes Right to Work Repeal

Michigan Senate Passes Right to Work Repeal

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On Tuesday, the Michigan Senate passed a bill to revoke the state’s right-to-work legislation, which permits employees in unionized positions to collect union-negotiated wages, pensions, and work rules without contributing dues to help pay for the costs of negotiating and enforcing union contracts.

Big corporate lobbyists and political donors now face the prospect of watching a fortune spent lobbying for Right to Work in Michigan go to waste. Efforts to implement Right to Work in Michigan have cost at least $30 million since 2007. 

In a tight 20-17 vote along party lines, the bill aims to eliminate provisions in the state’s Employment Relations Commission Act allowing individuals in unionized workplaces to ignore union membership and fees but collect union benefits.

The bill will now proceed to the state House for consideration.

While the state House has already approved its version of the bill, both chambers must agree on the final language. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, has pledged to sign the bill into law if it reaches her desk.

This legislation could be the next significant achievement for union-friendly Michigan lawmakers, who secured control of the state Senate, House, and governorship in November for the first time in four decades. “It is a new day here in Lansing,” declared Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks.

Proponents of the bill point out that the right-to-work legislation has negatively impacted workers’ wages and rights since its introduction in 2012. 

Right-to-work legislation reduces wages for union and non-union employees, averaging a $1,500 annual decrease, and diminishes the chances of workers receiving health insurance or pension benefits through their employment. These laws indirectly impact consumer spending by decreasing compensation, posing a risk to economic expansion. With every reduction of $1 million in workers’ wages, there is an estimated $850,000 decline in economic spending. This means six jobs are lost for every $1 million reduction in statewide wages. 

Critics claim that the law has increased the competitiveness of the state’s businesses. However, Right to Work supporters often have difficulty pointing out any business or company that has moved to the state citing Right to Work. They also cannot name companies that have increased hiring or created new jobs thanks to Right to Work legislation.

In a 2012 effort to counteract right-to-work legislation and invalidate laws preventing collective bargaining, United Auto Workers and other unions devised a proactive strategy: passing a state constitutional amendment. The ballot initiative, Proposal 2, aimed to enshrine collective bargaining as a constitutional right within the state.

However, Proposal 2 was resoundingly defeated, with 57% voting against it and 42% in favor. The proposal succumbed to a well-funded misinformation campaign featuring ads claiming that, without Right to Work, school districts would be barred from firing child molesters.

According to The Detroit News, Senate Republicans opposed the bill, contending that it would remove workers’ freedom to choose whether to join a union and financially back labor groups that support Democratic campaigns. It’s already a violation of federal laws to use dues money from union members to fund political campaigns. 

In 2022, there were 589,000 individuals affiliated with unions in Michigan. Furthermore, 55,000 other salaried workers in the state were either represented by a union in their primary occupation or protected under an employee association or agreement without being actual union members.

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the percentage of salaried workers in Michigan who were union members in 2022 was 14.0 percent, an increase from 13.3 percent in 2021. Jason Palmer, the Regional BLM Commissioner, highlighted that Michigan’s highest union membership rate was 26.0 percent in 1989, the first year data was accessible. The lowest rate occurred in 2021, after the enactment of multiple laws that negatively impacted workers in the state.

Across the nation, 10.1 percent of employed wage and salary workers were union members in 2022, a decrease from 10.3 percent in 2021. This drop was mainly due to a significant surge in the total number of salaried employees compared to the growth in union membership. The 2022 unionization rate of 10.1 percent marks the lowest in recorded history. Since 1989, Michigan’s union membership rates have consistently exceeded the national average.

Right-to-work laws are currently in place in 27 states and Guam.



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Michigan Senate Passes Right to Work Repeal

March 15, 2023

On Tuesday, the Michigan Senate passed a bill to revoke the state’s right-to-work legislation, which permits employees in unionized positions to collect union-negotiated wages, pensions, and work rules without contributing dues to help pay for the costs of negotiating and enforcing union contracts.

Big corporate lobbyists and political donors now face the prospect of watching a fortune spent lobbying for Right to Work in Michigan go to waste. Efforts to implement Right to Work in Michigan have cost at least $30 million since 2007. 

In a tight 20-17 vote along party lines, the bill aims to eliminate provisions in the state’s Employment Relations Commission Act allowing individuals in unionized workplaces to ignore union membership and fees but collect union benefits.

The bill will now proceed to the state House for consideration.

While the state House has already approved its version of the bill, both chambers must agree on the final language. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, has pledged to sign the bill into law if it reaches her desk.

This legislation could be the next significant achievement for union-friendly Michigan lawmakers, who secured control of the state Senate, House, and governorship in November for the first time in four decades. “It is a new day here in Lansing,” declared Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks.

Proponents of the bill point out that the right-to-work legislation has negatively impacted workers’ wages and rights since its introduction in 2012. 

Right-to-work legislation reduces wages for union and non-union employees, averaging a $1,500 annual decrease, and diminishes the chances of workers receiving health insurance or pension benefits through their employment. These laws indirectly impact consumer spending by decreasing compensation, posing a risk to economic expansion. With every reduction of $1 million in workers’ wages, there is an estimated $850,000 decline in economic spending. This means six jobs are lost for every $1 million reduction in statewide wages. 

Critics claim that the law has increased the competitiveness of the state’s businesses. However, Right to Work supporters often have difficulty pointing out any business or company that has moved to the state citing Right to Work. They also cannot name companies that have increased hiring or created new jobs thanks to Right to Work legislation.

In a 2012 effort to counteract right-to-work legislation and invalidate laws preventing collective bargaining, United Auto Workers and other unions devised a proactive strategy: passing a state constitutional amendment. The ballot initiative, Proposal 2, aimed to enshrine collective bargaining as a constitutional right within the state.

However, Proposal 2 was resoundingly defeated, with 57% voting against it and 42% in favor. The proposal succumbed to a well-funded misinformation campaign featuring ads claiming that, without Right to Work, school districts would be barred from firing child molesters.

According to The Detroit News, Senate Republicans opposed the bill, contending that it would remove workers’ freedom to choose whether to join a union and financially back labor groups that support Democratic campaigns. It’s already a violation of federal laws to use dues money from union members to fund political campaigns. 

In 2022, there were 589,000 individuals affiliated with unions in Michigan. Furthermore, 55,000 other salaried workers in the state were either represented by a union in their primary occupation or protected under an employee association or agreement without being actual union members.

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the percentage of salaried workers in Michigan who were union members in 2022 was 14.0 percent, an increase from 13.3 percent in 2021. Jason Palmer, the Regional BLM Commissioner, highlighted that Michigan’s highest union membership rate was 26.0 percent in 1989, the first year data was accessible. The lowest rate occurred in 2021, after the enactment of multiple laws that negatively impacted workers in the state.

Across the nation, 10.1 percent of employed wage and salary workers were union members in 2022, a decrease from 10.3 percent in 2021. This drop was mainly due to a significant surge in the total number of salaried employees compared to the growth in union membership. The 2022 unionization rate of 10.1 percent marks the lowest in recorded history. Since 1989, Michigan’s union membership rates have consistently exceeded the national average.

Right-to-work laws are currently in place in 27 states and Guam.

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