Special Delta Air Lines COFPS Shop Committee Election Results Announced
September 2, 2010 — The results of the Special DAL COFPS Election held on September 1st were announced. Local Lodge 141 would to congratulate Kim Fisher on her election to the DAL COFPS Shop Committee. Also, we would like to thank the other candidates Sharon Perkins and Richard Greene on a great election, and all those members who took the time to come out to vote.
Steps to IAM Elections at
Delta Air Lines
REVISED: August 25, 2010 —
The IAM has issued a helpful chart that explains the steps taken by the NMB to run the representation elections at Delta Air Lines.The chart also includes handy check boxes listing the steps completed, and the dates completed for each seperate election process for each class and craft.
Don't forget to read the special rules, and additional information at the bottom of the chart. We will post updated posters as steps are completed, and updates are made.
View and print your own chart HERE.
NEW! DAL ESSC Shop Committee Report
August 24, 2010 — The DAL ESSC Shop Committee has released it's latest report. Keep yourself up-to-date on all the current events affecting you. Read the report here...
local lodge 141 news
Local Lodge 141 Members Tell Delta "Stop Interfering, This Our Election"
On Thursday, August 5, 2010 Local Lodge 141 held a Informational Picket at the DTW McNamara Terminal to tell Delta Airlines to "Stop Interfering In Our Elections", and to let them know "this our election". The hugely supported and successful picket went from 9 a.m. until 4p.m. To see video of the days events click HERE.
We filed: So What Happens Next?
The IAM filed for single carrier status at Delta Air Lines, what happens next?
- The National Mediation Board (NMB) must rule that a single carrier exists for each classification we file for.
- The IAM must provide evidence of sufficient interest for an election for each classification.
- The NMB will verify the IAM's submissions and determine which employees will participate in each election.
- With a sufficient interest from employees, the NMB will conduct separate elections for each class and craft. These elections are likely to take place at different times.
- When the NMB orders elections it will announce an election timeline and send voting instructions to each employee.
- The process, beginning with the IAM's election filing until the NMB rules on when/if elections will take place for each class and craft, could take weeks or months-there is no set timeline.
To stay informed throughout this process, talk to your IAM representatives, monitor the District 143 website HERE, sign up for email updates HERE, and call the IAM ELECTION HOTLINE at 1-800-392-6554 for continuing updates.
Form Object
Click on highlighted day for more information.Meetings:
September 15, 2010:11:00 p.m.
Union Hall
September 29, 2010:
Steward Training
7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
WIN Committee Meeting
5:30 p.m.
Union Hall
October 6, 2010:
6:00 p.m.
Union Hall
2011 IAM Scholarship Competition
September 2, 2010 — The IAM Scholarship Competition is open each year to members of the IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada under the procedures and rules of eligibility explained in this Announcement.The 2011 Scholarship Competition begins in August 2010 and runs through February 25, 2011. Beginning in August 2010, applications will be accepted for the 2011 Scholarship Competition. Applications will be available to seniors in high school and IAM members and may be downloaded and printed from this web page. Applications will not be accepted until August 2010. An application can also be obtained by mail from the IAM Scholarship Department after printing, completing and mailing the request form on this web page or in the 2010 Summer IAM Journal issue.
The IAM Scholarship Fund, which is used exclusively to make possible these awards, was established by the delegates to the 1960 IAM Grand Lodge Convention.
All the details.....
District lodge 141 news
United/Continental Contract and Merger Update From District Lodge 141
September 2, 2010 — Negotiations resumed this week with Federal Mediator Iannone present. Our discussions were again focused on the economic proposals important to our members – wages, holidays, vacation, sick time, etc. This week's time was spent reviewing and challenging financial information provided by United in response to some of our proposals. This information is crucial to reaching an agreement because both sides must be able to agree on the cost or value of a proposal in order to realistically negotiate Continued...
IAMAW merger watch
DOJ Approves Continental-United Merger
August 27, 2010 — The Department of Justice (DOJ) today cleared the United-Continental merger of any anti-trust issues, giving the merger regulatory approval."It is clear by the simultaneous announcements of leasing slots in Newark to Southwest Airlines and the DOJ clearing this transaction that United/Continental was attempting to satisfy the IAM's concerns expressed at our meeting with the DOJ regarding the loss of jobs as a result of this merger," said IAM General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. "However this does not satisfy the IAM's concerns about the potential loss of jobs."
"The IAM has raised our concerns before Congress, various government agencies and at the bargaining table," said Roach. "We will continue meeting with Congress, Governors, State Legislators and any other party to protect the interests of all the employees that could be affected by this transaction."
The merger must still be approved by each carrier's shareholders. The airlines expect the transaction to close by October 1, 2010. PDF Verison
District Lodge 143 Flashpoint
Read the latest edition of the Northern Light
August 27, 2010 — The following are articles on the attached bi-monthly "Northern Light."- Alaska Airlines
Fall Schedule Changes, Alaska Air Group Reduction of Duplication, COPS Negotiations, and Get Your Face OFF Facebook! - Delta Air Lines Update
Slants and Angles, Integration, Why You Need A Union!, and Hot and Humid in ATL - Additional Articles
The 10th Annual Guide Dogs of America Charity Golf Tournament - August 9, 2010, and SAFETY - SAFETY - SAFETY
IAM4Delta NEWS
NMB Issues Single Carrier Ruling for Delta Fleet Service
August 25, 2010 —
The National Mediation Board (NMB) today issued a single carrier ruling for the Fleet Service (Ramp) classification at Delta Air Lines. This important ruling sets in motion a 14-day countdown that will determine if the workers in the combined Delta/Northwest Fleet Service classification at Delta will have a secret ballot election.This 14-day period, which concludes on September 8, 2010, is the last opportunity for pre-merger Delta Fleet Service workers to submit signed election request cards. The NMB requires evidence of "sufficient interest" among employees before it will authorize a union representation election.
There is much riding in the election's outcome. Delta has said that pre-merger Northwest employees will lose IAM-negotiated contractual benefits, such as pre-age 65 retiree medical benefits and healthcare premiums for active employees that are lower than what pre-merger Delta employees are required to pay. Also at risk is the only active guaranteed pension plan at the airline, paid sick time, occupational injury payments, and more vacation accrual than pre-merger Delta employees.
While IAM members have much to lose, both employee groups have much to gain. Following a successful election, the IAM will help Fleet Service workers negotiate an enforceable contract based on what Fleet workers tell the IAM they want.
Any pre-merger Delta employee in the Fleet Service classification who has not recently submitted a signed and dated election request card should do so without delay. Full-time, part-time and Ready Reserves are all eligible. Election request cards are only valid for 12 months from the date they were signed. Election request cards are available from any IAM representative, by calling 1-800-998-3554 or by completing a form at HERE. To read the entire ruling click HERE. Printable version...
IAMAW merger watch
IAM Meets with Justice Department Over United-Continental Merger
August 23, 2010 — While airline officials and industry analysts are cheerleading the proposed United - Continental merger, IAM leaders sat down last week with Department of Justice (DOJ) officials to relay the real world concerns of front-line employees at both carriers. DOJ anti-trust review is required before any airline merger can be approved. The IAM is the only labor union that has met with DOJ about the proposed United-Continental merger. Continued...IAM Files for Continental Ground Instructor Election
The Machinists Union has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to represent Ground Instructors at Continental Airlines. Ground Instructors provide classroom training for Continental's pilots. The IAM already represents workers in the Ground Instructor classification at United Airlines, Continental's proposed merger partner. Under the terms of the IAM-UAL Fleet Technical Instructors and Related Agreement, IAM-represented Ground Instructors at United include the Emergency Procedures Instructors who train United's Pilots and Flight Attendants. Continued...
District Lodge 143 Flashpoint
Long-Term disability payroll deduction reduced by 25%
August 11, 2010 — The Long-Term Disability plan that insures IAM members at Delta Air Lines has been one of the strongest in the industry for over a decade. Your Long-Term Disability Plan has provided members and their families over $40 million in disability benefits since 1999. IAMAW District 143 negotiated your Long-Term Disability benefits and significantly enhanced the plan in 1999. Since then, the IAMAW has worked to insure that members receive the highest level of service and strongest possible plan design.- The Union is pleased to announce that your Long-Term Disability payroll deduction will be reduced by 25%, which will be effective retroactive to July 1, 2010.
- Your future paychecks will reflect this decrease—please note that all plan provisions will remain the same.