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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:
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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.

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.
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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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CAL
Negotiations continue September 20th.
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For merger
news, please use the Merger Info link to the left.
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The number for
the Local: 877-883-7301
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XJT CLE Grievances
call 301-259-1503 or 440-263-7984
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XJT ORD
Grievances call 877-883-7301
ext 720
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CommutAir Negotiations
Update
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President's Weekly Message |
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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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