UGE Negotiations Update

UGE Negotiations Update

Apr 21, 2025 | Featured News, Front Page, Recent News, Row 2, United Ground Express

United Ground Express (UGE) Contract Negotiations Update

22 April 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers at United Ground Express,

Your IAM District 141 Negotiating Team and United Ground Express (UGE) management met last week in Chicago to continue contract negotiations on behalf of our UGE members.

We exchanged and discussed proposals regarding Section 4 (Hours of Service), with a focus on improving work schedules, meal periods, break times, and mandatory overtime—among other topics raised in your surveys and contract proposals. While we’ve made some progress, we have not yet reached a tentative agreement on these crucial quality-of-life issues.

Additionally, we continued discussions on Section 5 (Paid Time Off) and Section 6 (Seniority and Leaves of Absence).

I’m pleased to report that we have reached a tentative agreement on Section 8 (Investigations, Grievances, and Arbitration)— key provisions that will enhance members’ ability to access the grievance procedure when the company violates the contract.

This brings us to a total of four tentative agreements:

• Section 1: Recognition

• Section 2: Classifications and Vacancies

• Section 7: Union Representation

• Section 8: Investigations, Grievances, and Arbitration

Your Negotiating Team will return to the bargaining table the week of May 19th in Chicago to continue discussions with UGE. We remain committed to securing stronger protections and improvements to your quality of life.

Wages, job security, and financial stability remain top priorities. We will be negotiating these issues directly and will provide updates as soon as we have progress to report.

Your input is essential to this process. Please stay informed, stay in touch with your Negotiating Team, and be prepared to make your voice heard when it’s time to vote.

In Solidarity,

IAM District 141 Negotiating Committee
Warren Glenn
Robert Jesel
Chris Lusk
John Staton Jr.
Gary Welch

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

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United Airlines Negotiations Update

United Airlines Negotiations Update

Apr 14, 2025 | Featured News, Front Page, Other News, Perusals, Recent News, Recent News, Row 2, United

United Contract Negotiations Update

15 April 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Your IAM District 141 negotiating team and United Airlines management met last week in Chicago to continue contract negotiations for seven different contracts.

Our primary focus was discussing Article Four issues in the Passenger Service and Fleet contracts. Unfortunately, there continues to be a significant gap in the discussion over improving quality of life issues that are very important to our members, such as shift bidding and relief scheduling. In fact, in some cases, we can’t even agree on the interpretation of the current language, which makes it very clear to your negotiating team why this was such an important aspect of your contract proposals and surveys.

Please know that we will continue to pursue this matter on your behalf.
On a more positive note, we reached a tentative agreement which will significantly improve the meal period language for all our members, especially our part-time members.

We will continue to fight for what our members want. Your continued support and engagement are critical to securing the contract improvements you deserve.

We will return to the negotiating table the week of May 5, 2025, where our Storekeeper subcommittee will join us to focus on proposals related to that particular contract.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee
Olu Ajetomobi
Joe Bartz
Jill Hazamy
Victor Hernandez
Barb Martin
Terry Stansbury
Faysal Silwany
Erik Stenberg
Sue Weisner

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

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United Airlines Negotiations Update

United Airlines Negotiations Update for March 18, 2025

Mar 18, 2025 | Featured, Featured News, Front Page, Row 2, United

United Contract Negotiations Update

18 March 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Your IAM District 141 negotiating team and United Airlines management met last week in Chicago to continue contract negotiations for seven different contracts. The subcommittees of the Central Load Planners (CLP) and Maintenance Instructors also joined us to work on their respective contract proposals.

Regarding the CLP issues, we continue to advance on proposals submitted by the membership. We’ve had productive discussions about limiting mandatory overtime and improving the language around overtime eligibility rules. Additionally, we reached a tentative agreement regarding moving packages.

Our Maintenance Instructors’ subcommittee also made progress this week. Specifically, in Article 4 we proposed that management consult with and consider input from the System Chair before posting the quarterly schedule. We also discussed and submitted proposals for Article 8 which will improve the Union’s ability to serve the membership.

However, negotiations over the Passenger Service and Fleet contracts have been the most frustrating so far. Despite our repeated efforts to advance member proposals—many of which would cost the Company nothing—United remains focused on dictating where and when you work, with little regard for seniority. This is unacceptable. We are making it clear that our members expect fair scheduling practices that respect their time, stability, and seniority. 

We will continue to fight for what our members want. Your continued support and engagement are critical to securing the contract improvements you deserve.

We will return to the negotiating table the week of April 7, 2025.

In Solidarity, 

Your Negotiating Committee
Olu Ajetomobi
Joe Bartz
Jill Hazamy
Victor Hernandez
Barb Martin
Terry Stansbury
Faysal Silwany
Erik Stenberg
Sue Weisner

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

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United Ground Express (UGE) Negotiations Update

United Ground Express (UGE) Negotiations Update

Mar 7, 2025 | Featured, Featured News, Front Page, Perusals, Recent News, Row 2, United Ground Express

United Ground Express (UGE) Contract Negotiations Update

7 March 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers at United Ground Express,

Many of you have asked what happens when our contract reaches its amendable date on March 5, 2025. We want to be clear: your contract does not expire on that date. It remains in effect until a new agreement is negotiated, finalized, and approved by a membership vote, as specified in Section 10 of the agreement. This means you will continue to work under the same pay, benefits, and protections while we push for improvements at the bargaining table.

Last week, the Negotiating Team convened in Houston, where we continued to exchange and discuss proposals concerning Section 4 (Hours of Service), Section 6 (Seniority and Leaves of Absence), and Section 8 (Grievance Procedure).

We are also close to finalizing language in Section 7 regarding union representation, a standard protection in most airline contracts. Additionally, we continue to push for improvements to Section 5, which would allow workers to convert their Paid Time Off (PTO) into vacation days and paid sick leave.

The Negotiating Team will return to the bargaining table next week in Chicago to continue our discussions with UGE. We remain focused on securing stronger protections and improvements to your quality of life.

Wages, job security, and financial stability are critical concerns. We are actively negotiating these issues and will provide updates as soon as concrete progress is made.

Your voice is critical in this process. Stay informed, talk to your Negotiating Team, and be ready to make your voice heard when the time comes to vote.

In Solidarity,

IAM District 141 Negotiating Committee
Warren Glenn
Robert Jesel
Chris Lusk
John Staton, Jr.
Gary Welch

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

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United Airlines Negotiations Update

United Negotiations Update

Mar 3, 2025 | Featured, Featured News, Front Page, Recent News, Recent News, Row 2, United

United Contract Negotiations Update

3 March 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Your IAM District 141 negotiating team and United Airlines management continued contract negotiations last week in Orlando, Florida, for seven different contracts. The Fleet Technical Instructor and Related (FTI) sub-committee joined us to work on their contract proposals.

During discussions regarding FTI issues, we made progress on Article 4 proposals submitted by our members from that classification. The issues we addressed included limits on working past midnight before vacation, reserve release time, rest period notification, AUTO, overtime, and monthly and daily scheduling. We also discussed and worked on EPI/FTI scheduling issues at the DENFTC.

The session also focused on Article 4 language for the Passenger Service and Fleet contracts. While we continued making progress on key issues for our members – such as shift bidding, part-time meal periods, and increasing flexibility in trade language to align with industry standards – we have not yet reached agreements that we feel meet the needs of our membership.

It is crucial for all our members to understand that there is no definitive meal period window for part-time employees in these two classifications. More importantly, there is no penalty when these employees – who make up 45-50% of our membership – are not provided a meal break at all. In 2025, failing to guarantee a defined meal period or compensation when one is not provided is unacceptable, especially when the company we work for continues to generate billions of dollars in profit year after year.

We will return to the negotiating table the week of March 10, 2025, when the subcommittees from the Maintenance Instructors and Central Load Planner contracts will join us.

In Solidarity,

Your Negotiating Committee
Olu Ajetomobi
Joe Bartz
Jill Hazamy
Victor Hernandez
Barb Martin
Terry Stansbury
Faysal Silwany
Erik Stenberg
Sue Weisner

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

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UGE Negotiations Update

United Ground Express Negotiations Update

Jan 20, 2025 | Featured, Featured News, Front Page, Other News, Perusals, Recent News, Recent News, Row 2, United Ground Express

United Ground Express (UGE) Contract Negotiations Update

21 January 2025

 Dear Sisters and Brothers at United Ground Express,

Over the last several months, your IAM District 141 negotiating team has been diligently reviewing your surveys and proposals in preparation for our first contract negotiations with United Ground Express, Inc (UGE) since our initial collective bargaining agreement eight years ago.

Last week, we met with UGE management in Chicago, Illinois, and began these important contract negotiations. During our first session, we addressed several topics of high importance to our members based on your feedback. These included Classifications and Vacancies, Hours of Service, and Paid Time Off.

We were able to successfully advocate for a fairer system for filling vacancies, ensuring that seniority plays a more significant role in the decision-making process. This was a major concern expressed by many of you in the survey.

Additionally, we gave the company proposals to convert Paid Time Off to vacation and paid sick time. We also submitted proposals about shift bidding, both of which are areas of significant interest to our members. We’re awaiting the Company’s response to those proposals.

We will continue to work hard to represent your interests and achieve a fair contract. Most importantly, every member of UGE should understand that no tentative agreement we come to with the Company will go into effect until you, the members, have your voices heard and vote on whether to accept or refuse any such tentative agreement.

Negotiations will resume in Houston over the week of February 24.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

IAM District 141 Negotiating Committee
Warren Glenn
Robert Jesel
Chris Lusk
John Staton, Jr.
Gary Welch

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

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