CMI Agreement Ratified
The final stand alone CBA was ratified on May 11th when the CMI mechanics approved the new agreement with an overwhelming acceptance rate. This action allows us to take the next steps to combine all three contracts into a single collective agreement for the United Airlines mechanics and related members. Additionally, the Union will submit a petition for “Single Carrier Status” to the National Mediation Board now that all three subsidiaries have ratified their Collective Bargaining Agreements. “Single Carrier Status” will not affect your current status or CBA. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
20% Outsourcing Audit
The sub UA draft outsourcing audit was presented to the company earlier this year. The draft has been returned to the auditor for correction. We expect a final report to be completed and released in the near future.
Contract Proposals
Locals are currently accepting proposals for the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please see your Steward or Business Agent to receive a proposal form. The Airline Division has a proposal form available online as a backup which can be accessed at http://surveygoldplus.com/s/2B85473BE6084779/33.htm. Proposals must be completed by June 15th so that the Steering Committee has time to prepare for their meeting July 9th. The System Steering Committee is scheduled to meet in SFO the week of July 9th, in IAH the week of July 16th and in DEN the week of July 30th. During these sessions, your System Steering Committee will be taking members’ proposals and incorporating them into an opening proposal format.
Seniority Integration Committee Meeting Postponed
The meeting originally scheduled for May 16th has been postponed. Business Agents were scheduled to meet on the 11th to review a position paper from independent counsel regarding the Consent Decree that governs sub UA layoff and recall order and whether and how it may affect the combined group. The independent counsel was unable to complete the review and assessment in the short time frame they were given and were unable to be ready for the meeting on the 11th.
Joint Counseling
Don Ramsey, sub UA Chief Steward Aircraft Maintenance in Denver, reported on the Chief Steward call that the company was not correctly following the procedures laid out in the joint counseling letter in Denver. After discussion with the company, local management is now aware of the procedures and will follow them.
Life Insurance Concerns
Larry Calhoun, sub UA Chief Steward JFK, reported on the Chief Steward call that most issues with employee life insurance should be resolved. Larry encourages each member to verify that the correct amounts of life insurance are reflected in their profiles.
