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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
May 4, 2010 - Although many knew it was coming, it's official this week. United and Continental Airlines have announced their intention to merge.
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: