The IAM submitted thousands of signed election request cards with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to provide the required proof of interest among Delta Fleet Service (ramp) employees for a union representation election. “Filing cards with the NMB is a significant milestone, but just one of many hurdles that must be overcome,” said IAM General
Read moreThe National Mediation Board (NMB) issued a Single Carrier Ruling for the combined Stock and Stores employees. This ruling follows similar rulings for Fleet Service and Passenger Service classifications and confirms that Delta is operating as a single carrier in these three classifications. The ruling begins a 14-day period which is the final opportunity for
Read moreThe National Mediation Board (NMB) today issued a single carrier ruling for the Passenger Service classification at Delta Air Lines. The ruling is similar to one issued on August 25 for the Fleet Service classification and confirms that Delta is operating as a single carrier in both classifications. The long-awaited ruling opens the door to
Read moreDelta Air Lines has submitted a formal response to the National Mediation Board (NMB) agreeing with the IAM’s application for single carrier rulings for Delta/Northwest Fleet Service and Passenger Service classifications. Single carrier rulings are required for each classification before the NMB will schedule representation elections. While there is no timeline for the NMB to
Read moreDespite a public campaign of complaints and accusations that representation elections for airline workers are too lengthy, Delta Air Lines is among the biggest backers of a new lawsuit aimed squarely at new voting guidelines recently issued by the National Mediation Board (NMB). The lawsuit, filed last week in federal district court by the Air Transport
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