November 28, 2007 - More than 100 IAM representatives from 20 locals attended the District 143 Grievance Committee Conference held this week at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Maryland.
GVP Roach leads a discussion with District 143 Grievance Representatives
The representatives received training in the grievance procedure, organizing, human rights, the Family Medical Leave Act and membership communications. Airline-specific meetings were also held so the local officials could receive updates from the District 143 staff..
General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. led a group discussion on issues ranging from political activism to union dues. “Stewards and grievance representatives are on the front-lines in the battle against corporate greed,” said Roach. “We must ensure our representatives have all the training, resources and support necessary to do their essential work.”
“We are done subsidizing bad management,” said District 143 President Steve Gordon in his in-depth report to the conference. “Whether a group has 5 members or 5,000, we will marshal all our resources to defend the membership.”
District 143 represents IAM members at Air Wisconsin, Alaska Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Great Lakes Aviation and Northwest Airlines.
