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The relative sizes of bargaining units was a key factor in the first representation election brought on by the merger of United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Continental Micronesia Airlines. With more than 15,000 Flight Attendants at the pre-merger United Airlines, the CWA-AFA was able to overcome the 9,500 Flight Attendants at Continental and Continental Micronesia
Read moreThe ranking Democrat of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee says the Republican plan to privatize Amtrak is unconstitutional. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) says it violates the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution. “It is also likely that the proposal violates the Takings Clause because it takes Amtrak’s private property without just compensation,” said Rep.
Read moreThe nationwide Republican effort to roll back collective bargaining rights and break unions is taking a toll – on Republican lawmakers. In Wisconsin, a desperate GOP is trying to stall recall races for several state GOP senators by running GOP candidates as Democrats. In New Hampshire, the resignations of two GOP legislators from key GOP
Read moreFans of hunting and fishing can tune into a new show, “Brotherhood Outdoors,” sponsored by the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance that features union members, including IAM Local 839 member Brett Graham, going on outfitted hunting and fishing adventures across North America. The show airs each Thursday at 8 p.m. ET starting June 30 exclusively on the
Read moreThe deadline for voting in the one of the largest representation elections in National Mediation Board (NMB) history is 2 PM Eastern Time Wednesday, June 29th. The historic representation election will determine who will represent the Flight Attendant group at the new United Airlines created by the merger of Continental, Continental Micronesia and United Airlines.
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