www.goiam.org Thursday, November 21, 2002
IAM-UAL Agree on Recovery Terms The proposed accords, valued at $1.5 billion over 5 ½ years, would cover 37,500 IAM members under five separate contracts. The terms are part of a multi-union effort to prevent a bankruptcy filing at the airline and win a critical loan guarantee from the federal government. “Too many airlines have been forced into bankruptcy, never to return,” said District 141 President Randy Canale. “We tried to balance United’s urgent need to avoid bankruptcy with our members’ needs for job security and proper compensation for the vital services they provide,” added Scotty Ford, District 141-M president. The tentative agreements will be presented to members for a ratification vote scheduled for November 27, 2002. Additional information regarding the proposals and ratification details will be posted on the District websites at www.iam141.org and www.iam141m.org. Separately, United employees delivered more than 42,000 letters from their co-workers to representatives of the Air Transportation Stabilization Board. The letters, from nearly half of United's total workforce, urge the board to act quickly and favorably on United’s pending application for a loan guarantee. Nevada Auto Dealer Ordered to Bargain
An NLRB Administrative Law Judge issued the unusual bargaining order in addition to ordering immediate reinstatement with full back pay for an automotive technician fired for taking part in the union’s organizing drive. “The right to organize a union at work is protected by federal law,” said GLR Dennis London. “This dealership refused to recognize that right and we were forced to go to court to protect these employees.” London and employees at Desert Toyota were involved in an organizing drive that came to a halt when the dealership fired Jorge Galindo, an auto service tech, allegedly for poor performance. In ruling for the IAM, the Judge determined Galindo was fired for his role in the organizing drive and ordered him reinstated with full back pay and benefits. “The employees at this dealership deserve credit,” said London. “Despite being threatened, intimidated and mistreated, they stood up for their rights and their fellow workers. They showed real courage and won something important for themselves and automotive technicians everywhere.” Congress Must Act on Jobless Benefits The Senate passed a 13-week extension that will affect about 2.1 million workers and extend the benefit period through March. “There is no excuse for Congress’ inaction,” noted Wendell Primus, a spokesman for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. “The unemployment trust fund has about $24 billion that cannot be spent for any other purpose. These are economic times that demand such using such funds.” Primus indirectly criticized President Bush for failing to act: “The fact that the White House stood by while Congress failed to help 830,000 workers raises questions about their claim to compassionate conservatism.” Job Insecurity Dogs Federal Workers Midwest Territory Scores Wins IAM Local 701 brought six new members into the union with a win at North Shore Ford in Wilmette, IL. “We congratulate these hard-working organizing teams for their dedication and commitment,” Bay said, “and we extend the warmest Machinists welcome to each of our new members. who so richly deserve a voice in the workplace.” Machinist Thwarts
Anti-Union Flak To Win Education Post MNPL Session Scheduled Communications Announces 2003 Classes
Enrollment information for the Basic Editors classes (June 1-6 and July 13-18) is included with the general schedule of classes sent out by the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center. The call and enrollment information about the Web Development and Advanced Editors classes is sent directly from the IAM Communications Dept. several months before the scheduled classes. Enrollments for all classes should be returned as soon as possible. IAM Mails Call for Advanced Editors
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