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XJT to Merge With ASA –

August 4, 2010 - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. today issued the following statement in response to the announcement of a proposed merger between ExpressJet Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines:

“It is not a surprise that the merger-mania roiling the major airlines is spreading to regional carriers. The lack of any appreciable regulation in the airline industry ensures that carriers large and small will continue to tear each other down and exacerbate their failure to serve passengers, employees and communities.

The Machinists Union will protect our ExpressJet Flight Attendants and defend their contract if this merger with Atlantic Southeast Airlines goes forward. We will work with the carriers, legislators and government regulators to ensure our members are beneficiaries, rather than victims, of consolidation."

IAM-represented ExpressJet Flight Attendant representatives will meet next week with the union’s legal and financial advisors to discuss the proposed merger and the strategy to protect ExpressJet Flight Attendants and their contract.

The IAM is the largest airline union in North America and represents 1,200 ExpressJet Flight Attendants, which operates regional flights on behalf of Continental Airlines and United Airlines. The latest information about the ExpressJet - Atlantic Southeast merger will be available at www.faMergerMatters.org. 

Monthly Meeting:

Cleveland's Local Lodge meeting is Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Please be on time as the meeting must start promptly.  We encourage and need all members to attend. We must have a quorum (at least 15 members present) to conduct business. We need your participation in order to accomplish our goals as a Local, please make plans to attend.   Click here for address and map.

Number For The Local:

The number for the Local Lodge, please use this number to contact any representative 877-883-7301.

Current Events:

  1. Flight Attendants are permitted to wear gloves while picking up trash in the course of a trip.  Extra gloves will be boarded by tomorrow on all aircraft.  It is important to follow CDC guidelines when using gloves as improper use can actually increase infection risk.  Please see the CDC links above for specific details. 

  2. Continental Airlines Response to IAM GVP Robert Roach, Jr. on CARP

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  3. Click this link to view a general comparison of all U.S. major carrier Flight Attendant contracts.

CommutAir Flight Attendants Contract:

CommutAir negotiations will continue June 14, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio under the direction of Tony Iannone of the National Mediation Board (NMB).  Your IAM negotiating committee will continue to keep you apprised of developments as they occur.

Crewmember Self-Defense Training:

Following meetings between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Machinists Union, The TSA and the Federal Air Marshal Service are now offering Crew Member Self-Defense Training (CMSDT) in the Houston, TX and Newark, NJ areas.  The techniques presented in this course are easy to perform and effective when applied correctly – something that is critically important when you must respond quickly.  Regardless of your physical size or fitness level, anyone can learn and execute these defense techniques quickly, efficiently, and effectively.  Participation is voluntary, but your Union representatives encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity!  We are pleased to advise you that the TSA has reported a marked increase in participation in the self defense training classes and therefore they have added additional training dates.  Spread the word with your co-workers and challenge them in joining you to attend this training course.  In the Newark area - Essex County College Police Academy 250 Grove Avenue Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, Contact: Rocco L. Miscia (973) 877-4352 Email: miscia@essex.edu or Mary Beam (973) 877-4350 Email: beam@essex.edu and in the Houston area – Lone Star College - North Harris 10041 Regal Row, Suite 170 Houston, TX 77040, - Contact: Deb Pruitt (281)260-3598 Email: Debra.L.Pruitt@nhmccd.edu.

No Jumpseat While Deadheading:

Please remember that your contract provides while deadheading, you are to be given an assigned seat.  If you are asked to take a jumpseat while deadheading, please politely deny the request and exercise your contractual rights by asking for your assigned seat.  For further information regarding deadhead travel, please refer to section 3.10.T. of your IAM/CAL agreement.

Aviation Security:

Check your briefing book and/or CCS for the most current information regarding crew members.
Passengers may purchase liquids after passing through security screening and bring them onto the aircraft.
Passengers may also bring liquids (toiletries) in 3 ounce containers through security; they must be clear and all of them placed into a single clear one (1) quart plastic zip top bag and placed on the security belt for independent inspection.  For more information, check out www.tsa.gov.

How Safe is Your Next Layover or Vacation?

The U.S. Department of State keeps a revised list of hazardous locations around the world, check to see if you need to take any additional precautions when traveling to these cities. U.S. Department of State
     

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  1. CAL Negotiations continue September 20th.

  2. For merger news, please use the Merger Info link to the left.

  3. The number for the Local: 877-883-7301

  4. XJT CLE Grievances call 301-259-1503 or 440-263-7984

  5. XJT ORD Grievances call 877-883-7301 ext 720

  6. CommutAir Negotiations Update

  
 
President's Weekly Message
 

Dear Flight Attendants,
 

Negotiations resumed this week in San Francisco with meetings on July 26, through July 30, 2010. The pace of these negotiations has increased significantly. Progress was accomplished with the numerous issues addressed. The committees have agreed to increase the meeting schedule. The next session of meetings are scheduled for August 16 through August 27, 2010. We continue to focus on these negotiations culminating in providing our members an industry leading contract that continues to provide job flexibility, job security and a secured pension. We encourage all members to access the District 142 website at www.go142.org for the latest negotiation news as well as accurate and reliable merger information. Updated information will be published immediately after our next sessions.

 
That is all for now, fly safe and secure,

Marcus

 

  

 

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