The Update Message from the International Association of Machinists representing Continental, ExpressJet and
Continental Micronesia
Flight Attendants in the 2339 Local Lodges

Friday, February 17, 2006

The Union has been receiving complaints regarding the implementation of some items in the newly ratified agreement.  The Union has brought these issues to the attention of the Company for resolution.  Please notify a Union representative of any issues you believe that are not being addressed in the new agreement so that we may facilitate compliance.

Representatives from District 142 and Continental Micronesia management will meet in Honolulu beginning on February 20, 2006, to commence negotiations on a new agreement.  We will update you with information as it becomes available.

ExpressJet Management recently issued a memo to address what flight attendants should do if they need aircraft cleaning services in the early morning hours at their hub stations.  Some members believed that this was a change to their duties on-board the aircraft in regard to cabin tidying.  District 142 representatives have confirmed with Company management that the memo does not change or increase your responsibilities for cabin tidying.  If you have any issues that arise from this policy memo please notify your local Union representatives for assistance.

Northwest Airlines’ bankruptcy court judge has put off until next Friday, February 24^th, a decision whether to toss out union contracts.  The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that, “Today was the deadline for the airline and the pilots and flight attendants to reach agreements or risk having existing contracts thrown out by a bankruptcy judge.  But Allan Gropper, the judge in Northwest’s bankruptcy case, decided Thursday to give the two sides one more week to find common ground.”

Delta Airlines on Tuesday reported a $3.8 billion loss for all of 2005.  The loss includes $1.6 billion in charges related to reorganization and pension expenses.  Chief Financial Officer Ed Bastain said the losses emphasize the airline’s need to improve its network and revenue stream.  Separately, the airline asked a bankruptcy court judge to allow it to renegotiate 88 airplane leases.

United Airlines said it will strengthen its presence at Denver International Airport.  The airline will add 32 departures.  United has reduced the amount of time it takes to board and clean aircraft in Denver by changing the way it uses gates and planes.

We would like to encourage all members to attend your Local Lodge business meeting. Each base must have a quorum to conduct business. The following is a schedule for upcoming meetings:

 : Tuesday, March 14^th, 3:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel.

 Cleveland: Thursday, March 9^th, 4:00 p.m. at 669 North Rocky River Drive.

 Guam: Wednesday, March 15^th, 4:00 p.m. at the Airport Conference Room.

Houston: Wednesday, February 22^nd, 1:00 p.m. at 15710 JFK Blvd.