NOTEMS, ITN's and Flyers

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 32

We win, it's official, so what comes next?...

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 31

It's never too late, until it's too late.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 30

Let's review shall we - Much has changed in the past year with Lockheed in charge...-

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 29

Manipulation in Three Acts-

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 28

Jobs and respect, it's what we do... -

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 27

Letter from Lansing - I would like to take a few minutes of your time and tell you a story... -

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 26

Congratulations! Through your hard work and solidarity you've taken a big step on the road to IAM representation. -

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 25

Solidarity In Action - 

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 24

LMT's Inaugural Rampage -

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 23

Bidding, seniority, and job security. 

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 22

The Not So Merry Christmast, brought to you by Locheed Martin.  

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 21

Eve of Destruction?...

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 20

First of all, the IAM has nothing against profitability. On the contrary, we like our employers to be profitable and we do what we can to keep them on the right track.... 

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 19

Big changes are headed your way. 

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 18

As you may remember, the AFSS election resulted in a 438-438 tie with nine challenged ballots.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 17

Okay, all together now! As the union election campaign comes to a close, we have one final message to share with the professionals at Flight Service.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 16

Nearly 6,000 IAM members working at eight Lockheed Martin locations voted overwhelmingly to ratify three separate agreements with the aerospace giant.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 15

The IAM announced today that they have reached tentative aggreements with aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Corporation that convers nearly Machinists at eight Lockheed facilities.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 14

Rare are the times we can truly help ourselves. But this is one of them.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 13

We are just weeks away from a vote that is critical to your future, not just those of us whose jobs were outsourced by the FAA...

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 12

We all take pride in our profession. But, the situation we currently find ourselves in, through no fault of our own, is impossible.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 11

Lockheed Martin is slinging mud. They're running a negative campaign telling you how bad the union is.

 NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 10

Who is the union?  Lockheed would have us believe that the union is a third party who will interfere in the relationship we have with our employer.

 NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 9

This survival guide is being brought to you by the union that has been "failing" since 1888, your IAM.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 8

You go through life and typically live on a schedule.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 7

The following is an interview with a veteran of the Service Contract Act (SCA), Stan Drozdz...

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 6  

Concerns continue to mount over Lockheed Martin's AFSS system and work practices.  We hear it every time we talk to flight specialists.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 5

This issue of NOTEM is focused on the time that all workers look forward to - Retirement, the Big R.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 4

The call began like this, "I'm very upset.  I've worked in Flight Service for more than thirty years and I've had it."

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 3

Joseph Jones, Sr. went blind in 1948.  A retired member of the IAM, he was only 57 years old when he was afflicted.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 2

Is there a career fate worse than being fired? Unfortunately,for AFSS employees,the answer is “yes.” It starts with being fired then goes downhill when you are thrown to the plaintiff lawyers.

NOTEM (Notice to Employees) Issue 1

We've has people ask questions like, "If we decide to hire your union, what do you plan to do for us...?

A Scramble to Add Air Traffic Contolllers

Like many other air traffic controllers, Michale Pearson was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration back in ...

Experienced Air Traffic Controllers Work Smarter, Not Harder, Making Up For Normal Mental Aging

Older air traffic controllers can head off mid-air collisions at least as well as younger contollers...

Former Pilot-Union Chief Picked to Head FAA

Randy Babbitt, a prominent aviation consultant and former head of the largest U.S. commerical-pilot union, is expected to be nominated as the next head of the Federal Aviaiton Administration...

DOL Issues New Model COBRA Notices to Explain COBRA Premium Subsidy

Employers and plan administartors must review these notices as soon as possible, as one must be sent out by April 18, 2009.

LaHood Seeks Revenue to End Air-Traffic Controller Pay Dispute

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he's talking with White House officials about funding revenue to settle an almost three-year contract dispupte with the nation's 15,000 air-traffic controllers.

No time to waste on COBRA subsidy

If you are eligible for the health insurance extension, make sure your employer is on top of the situation.

Union: Hacker broke into aviation agency computers

Hackers broke into the Federal Aviation Administration's computer system last week accessing the names and national identification numbers of 45,000 employees and retirees, a union leader says.

Is Babbitt, Ex-Head of Pilots Union, Front Runner for FAA Chief?

Randy Babbitt, and aviation consultant and former head of the country's largest union representing airline pilots, is being vetted by the White House as the next likely administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.... 

Lockheed Increases CEO's Target Bonus

At a time when captains of the auto industry and Wall Street are seeing their compensations wiped out, defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. has raised it's cheif executive's target bonus and is doling out special stock awards to...

AFSS WE WIN!

You did it. You braved obstacles, and setbacks and persevered..

AFSS Informational (Life In Captivity)

So sad. Yes, it's that unfortunate time again. The time when Lockheed treats you like a... well -- let's just say -- a poor caged animal. 

AFSS Informational (Election a "Tie" with Challenges)

The weird saga of the FAA's attempt to undermine the new wage determination while allowing Lockheed to reimburse employees at the disputed rates, is over.

AFSS Informational (FAA Gives Up)

The weird saga of the FAA's attempt to undermine the new wage determination while allowing Lockheed to reimburse employees at the disputed rates, is over.

AFSS Informational (Fix)

For whatever reason, Lockheed is intent on telling you that "the IAM can't fix FS21" and that "a union will dramatically slow progress.

AFSS Informational (Retro Pay)

Enjoying your carrot? We hope so, 'cause the stick is never far behind.

AFSS Informational (Dividends)

Cause and effect or coincidence? You be the judge. Either way, we're happy to be of service.

AFSS Informational (Baseball)

Why, during the course of an organizing drive, would a union go out of its way to raise the wages of the workers it seeks to represent?