Tags: Continental Airlines

IAM Files to Represent Ramp, Stock Clerks at Combined UAL/Continental

Fri. January 21, 2011

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today filed applications with the National Mediation Board (NMB) asking the Board to rule that United Airlines and Continental Airlines are now operating as a single transportation system for union representation purposes in the Fleet/Ramp Service and Stock & Stores classifications. The NMB is the federal government agency that conducts union elections in the airline industry.

IAM Files for Continental Ground Instructor Election

Tue. August 24, 2010
The Machinists Union has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to represent Ground Instructors at Continental Airlines. Ground Instructors provide classroom training for Continental’s pilots.

IAM Files for Continental Ground Instructor Election

Tue. August 24, 2010
The Machinists Union has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to represent Ground Instructors at Continental Airlines. Ground Instructors provide classroom training for Continental’s pilots.

Pensions Top Concern in Merger Meeting with PBGC

Tue. June 01, 2010
IAM representatives met with acting director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Vince Snowbarger and his staff to discuss the impact a merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines could have on employee pension plans.

Machinists Leaders Meet with United, Continental

Tue. May 25, 2010
IAM leaders met last week in Washington, D.C. with senior management representatives from Continental Airlines and United Airlines to discuss the proposed merger’s potential impact on pensions, job security and union representation for 26,000 IAM members at both carriers.

United, Continental Meet with Machinists Union

Thu. May 20, 2010
IAM leaders met this week in Washington, D.C. with senior management representatives from Continental Airlines and United Airlines to discuss their proposed merger’s potential impact on pensions, job security and union representation for 26,000 IAM members at both carriers.

United, Continental Flying Together?

Tue. May 04, 2010
May 4, 2010 - Although many knew it was coming, it's official this week.  United and Continental Airlines have announced their intention to merge.
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Machinists Warn of Obstacles to UAL/Continental Merger

Sun. May 02, 2010
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers' (IAM) General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. today issued the following statement in response to the proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines: