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

Friday, June 30, 2006

Continental Flight Attendants are reminded that transfer requests on-file will be removed July 1st, 2006, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Section 12.B.4., Base Transfers, states, “Transfer requests remain on file until granted, replaced or withdrawn, rescinded by the Company, or until July 1st, whichever comes first. (All requests will automatically expire on July 1st each year. Flight Attendants who continue to desire to transfer after July 1st must therefore resubmit such requests.)” The Company offers additional information regarding the transfer request expiration in Inflight Bulletin # 06-18, stating “Those of you who currently have transfers on file who are still interested in transferring, may either submit a new request after July 1st (and prior to the July 5th deadline), or may indicate your wish for your request to remain on file after the July 1st expiration date by checking the box supplied for this purpose on the transfer page of the Inflight Forms System. Requests to transfer for the August bid month must be on file by 1000 hours local time on July 5th.” Continental Micronesia and ExpressJet Flight Attendants also have similar provisions in their agreements. If you have any further questions about this process contact your Base or Inflight Administration Department or your IAM Union Representatives.

ExpressJet Negotiations will resume July 6th & 7th, 2006, in Houston, Texas. Negotiations are currently in mediation, under the Railway Labor Act. The Mediator assigned to ExpressJet by the National Mediation Board has called the parties together in an attempt to reach a new tentative agreement that can be put before the membership for ratification. Your Negotiating Committee wants to thank you for your continued solidarity and support. We will keep you advised of any new developments as they occur.

Comair Again Asks For Approval To Void Attendant’s Contract - Comair has again asked a judge for permission to impose contract concessions on its flight attendants. The airline, a unit of Delta Air Lines, filed the motion in bankruptcy court Monday.

Judge To Rule On Mesaba Contracts In Early July – A judge said he will decide in early July whether to allow Mesaba Airlines to reject its labor contracts. The unions and the airline have not scheduled more negotiations. Mesaba is a feeder carrier to Northwest Airlines and is trying to emerge from bankruptcy protection.

Northwest May Void Attendant’s Contract in 14 Days - A federal bankruptcy judge Thursday ruled Northwest Airlines may reject its flight attendants' contract, but not for 14 days. The judge told the two sides to resume talks to try to reach an agreement in the next two weeks.

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, July 11th, 3:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel.

Cleveland:  Thursday, July 13th, 4:00 p.m. at 669 North Rocky River Drive.

Guam:         Wednesday, July 19th, 4:00 p.m. at the Airport Conference Room.

Houston:    Wednesday, July 26th, 1:00 p.m. at 15710 JFK Blvd.