Move over Jim Bunning, another GOP Senator has threatened to single-handedly stop legislation that benefits American working families. Tennessee Republican Bob Corker has vowed to block the comprehensive FAA Reauthorization bill if it contains language that ends the advantage non-union FedEx has over rival UPS. FedEx is based in Memphis TN. In 1996, FedEx won a special favor that put it under different labor rules than UPS, making it much more difficult to organize FedEx workers.
The pending FAA bill has many benefits that Corker’s action could hold up, including OSHA protections for flight attendants and several studies to better understand the effects of flight crew fatigue and cabin air quality. The bill also includes enhancements related to runway safety and aircraft repair stations that will ensure safety and protections for millions of Americans.
In a letter to all U.S. Senators, IAM President Tom Buffenbarger called for the speedy passage of the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (S.1451), also known as the FAA Reauthorization bill.
“Congress has not passed a comprehensive FAA Reauthorization bill since 2003, and the most recent temporary extension will expire on March 31, 2010,” said Buffenbarger. “With only a few short weeks ahead of us before the next congressional recess, we want to emphasize how important a comprehensive reauthorization is to aviation workers and the industry.”
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Sat. May 01, 2010
Organizing workers occurs when companys do not follow labor standards in the industry. People, Service, Profit is the FE plan published in the \"People Manual,\" Guide for fair treatment of workers, however, no remedy exists if mgmnt does not comply. Collective barganing agreements/ arbitration = union representation.The Railway Act vs National Labor Relations Act, keeps Union wolves at bay by removing the ultimate weapon - STRIKE. FedEx would be well advised to comply with People Manual policies, rather than taking the position \"We May Be in Violation of The People Manual but Not in Violation of Federal Law. Quit if you do not like our position.\" Failure to do so may result in the Teamsters twisting a Chicago political arm in DC, and permanently reducing the third letter of their PSP game plan.Thu. March 25, 2010
You guys are crazy. If fedex wants to be non-union then let it be. Keep within your own and forget about it. If your happy with your current situation .. then great! Whats the deal with the big push on fedex? Who cares what they are? If they are keeping workers and hiring and providing a service no other country could possibly do..(as with ups) then what is the problem? I say.. focus on keeping freedom instead of fighting within. History will tell.Tue. March 23, 2010
Unions are out of date the are getting rich off of you and your are not!!! Bob Corker will be elected again ...The Democrats will bankrupt American and our kids will be left to suffer for thatFri. March 12, 2010
Bob Corker is an embarrsement for myself and our members in Tennessee. Be assured when his term is up the Machinists and the Labor Movement in Tennessee will do everything that is in its power to make sure that he will not be returning to the U S Senate for a 2nd term.