On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, the United Negotiations Team, “Field Service” sub-committee, convened at the United Airlines Operations Center, in Elk Grove Village, IL. The Sub-Committee continued the process of bargaining in a joint session with the Company laying out the conceptual framework for what will become the new “Field Service” article in the next contract. The areas of “Field Service” lists, selection process, eligibility, charging of overtime, military charters, CRAF, and Global Emergency Maintenance (GEM), were among the areas discussed. Much progress was made and positive steps were taken in the development of the new article, but some work still remains to reach tentative agreement with the Company. The “Scope” sub-committee meeting was postponed, due to Company Negotiations Team availability, but scope discussions will continue next week.
Upcoming Negotiation Dates
The next bargaining session will be held next week in San Francisco; April 13th, 14th and 15th.
