Feb 13, 2017 | Home, Uncategorized |
SM Cargo agents today voted for IAM-representation
August 17, 2016
In a representation election overseen by the National Mediation Board (NMB), approximately 250 SM Cargo agents voted overwhelmingly, to be represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
The victorious cargo agents, who work at IAH, began their quest for IAM representation this spring in a campaign that was spearheaded by a true unionist and Local Lodge 811 member, Scott McClung who worked hand in hand with soon to be District Lodge 141 Vice President East, Victor Hernandez. With Brother Scott and Victor’s guidance these cargo agents attained the requisite “showing of interest” shortly thereafter. The NMB announced the results of the representation election today.
“I congratulate and welcome the cargo agents at SM Cargo for seeking and earning the dignity, respect and fairness they deserve.” Said IAM District 141 President Mike Klemm. “Along with thanking Scott McClung and Victor Hernandez for their efforts, I’d also like to thank the following IAM members for their incredible hard work for without, this campaign would not have been successful, District 141 Assistant General Chairman Jorge Bonilla, DL communicator Eric Price, DL Special Representative Robert Jesel, Carlos Ayala and Maria Rodriquez. Furthermore I’d like to thank General Vice President Sito Pantoja who supported the campaign from day one and provided us with guidance through Grand Lodge Representative Richie Johnsen whose leadership was instrumental.”
Feb 10, 2017 | American, The Association, Uncategorized |
Fleet Service Negotiations Update
May 13, 2016
Sisters and Brothers,
The Association Fleet Committee met with American Airlines during the week of May 9th in Washington, D.C.
The company still has not provided us with any new proposals on the articles from our openers in December 2015. They have also not responded with counter- proposals to any of the outstanding articles. The only thing American Airlines management has done is continue to propose unacceptably weak contract language in articles throughout the agreement, and we will continue to reject such proposals.
This week, the Association Fleet Committee offered the following counter- proposals:
• We have made our counter proposal on Shift Trades to provide enhancements for the membership.
• We countered the company’s proposal on Hours of Work, and after several table discussions, the company is reviewing our language.
• We countered the company’s proposal on Work Schedules, and after several table discussions, the company is reviewing our proposal.
• We informed the company that we are not interested in Temporary Employees and our position has not changed to eliminate this provision. The company is currently unwilling to move from their position, with arguments that are baseless and contentious.
• The company has refused to change their position on the Sick Leave article. Your committee refuses to allow the company to treat us like second-class citizens regarding this important aspect of our contract.
Your committee received a visit from TWU International President and Association Vice Chair, Harry Lombardo, on Tuesday. He addressed the committee with his thoughts, and restated his commitment and support to the Association and these negotiations. While several articles remain unresolved, rest assured we will continue to fight for the best possible agreement for the members: we refuse to back down.
Our future Fleet negotiations dates and locations are as follows:
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July 25 |
June 20 |
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August 22 |
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Fraternally,
Mark Baskett, Mike Fairbanks, Pete Hogan,
Tim Hughes, Mike Mayes, Steve Miller,
Brian Oyer, Pat Rezler, Art Risley,
Andre Sutton, Rodney Walker, Bill Wilson
Feb 10, 2017 | American, The Association, Uncategorized |
Fleet Service Negotiations Update
April 29, 2016
The TWU-IAM Association Fleet Negotiating Committee met this week with American Airlines in Washington, DC.
- To date, the Association Fleet Committee has exchanged the following proposals with the company:
- Sick Leave – Your committee exchanged its counter proposal to the company and is awaiting a response.
- Temporary Employees – The parties previously exchanged proposals on this article and we remain far apart from an acceptable resolution. The Committee has tabled this article for additional discussion.
- Recognition of Rights – We have exchanged multiple proposals on this article and have made no headway with the company. The article has been tentatively agreed to by the Maintenance and Related/Stores Committee, yet the company is proposing different language for the Fleet Service classification. This is not acceptable. We have tabled this article for additional discussion.
- Hours of Service – We have received the company’s counter proposal on this article, which they included in Work Schedules. The Committee’s position is that we will keep these as two separate articles. The company’s proposal also included shift trade language and we are working on our counter proposal.
- The company did not provide us with any new counter proposals on the outstanding articles from our opening pass in December 2015.
- This week, the Fleet Committee reached tentative agreement on the following article:
- Grievance Procedures – After months of battling with the company, your Committee has achieved tentative agreement regarding this article that will give members additional protections.
- Thus far, the Association Fleet Committee has tentative agreement on the following Articles:
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Shift Differential
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Leaves of Absence
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Training, Travel Pay and Meal Per Diem
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Grievance Procedures
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Field Work
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Meal Periods
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Representation
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Absence from Duty
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System Board of Adjustment
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Uniforms
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Bulletin Boards
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No Strike No Lockout
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Fitness for Duty
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Purpose of Agreement
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Probation
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Safety and Health
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Preamble
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- Our future Fleet negotiations dates and locations are as follows:
- Week of May 9 in DCA
- Week of May 16 in DFW
- Week of May 23 in DFW
- Week of June 13 in DFW
- Week of June 20 in DCA
- Week of June 27 in DFW
Fraternally,
Mark Baskett, Mike Fairbanks, Pete Hogan,
Tim Hughes, Mike Mayes, Steve Miller,
Brian Oyer, Pat Rezler, Art Risley,
Andre Sutton, Rodney Walker, Bill Wilson
Feb 10, 2017 | Uncategorized, United |
The IAM District 141 Negotiating Committee and Transportation Department officials traveled to Chicago yesterday to sign seven recently ratified contracts at United’s headquarters at the Willis Tower.
DL141 Update, April 26, 2016
The five-year deals ratified by over 80 percent of all votes cast for all agreements on April 15th. The accords provide industry-leading pay, job security, retirement benefits, among a host of other improvements, which included a $100 million lump sum payment.
“Machinists at United are back on top where they belong,” said General Vice President Sito Pantoja. “I am proud of IAM District 141 members for sticking together and getting the contracts they truly deserve.”
“I’m proud to put my signature on these agreements,” said IAM District 141 President Mike Klemm. “Now, we must be vigilant in enforcing our contracts and continue to build internal strength and unity to prepare for our next round of bargaining at United in 2020.”
Feb 9, 2017 | Uncategorized |
IAMAW DL141 Officer Election Update, 08 March 2016
First, I would like to thank all the Recording Secretaries and Local Lodge Tellers for working long hours on Friday, 4 March for the District 141 Nomination Endorsements. Also, to all the Members that took the time to have their voice heard and voted in the Nomination Endorsement. This is an important benefit of Membership in the IAMAW.
Local Lodges are reporting their Endorsement Results. As per DL141 Bylaws, Article VIII – District Officers Qualifications and Election, Section 8, (g) “Any nominee receiving endorsements from at least ten (10) Local Lodges, or more and accepting the nomination shall be a bona fide candidate.” The Local Lodge Endorsement Results indicate all positions are uncontested and no election will need to be held in June. The District has the responsibility to report final results, which would include the Absentee Ballots received. The District Lodge Tellers will begin their recount and inclusion of the absentee ballots on Monday, 14 March, at the San Francisco Financial Office.
Once the District Lodge Tellers have completed their count, the final results will be published on iam141.org, plus all Nominees will be advised individually.
Fraternally,
Alex Gerulis,
District Lodge 141 Secretary-Treasurer
