September 28, 2016
As reported last week; at the direction of the NMB, the negotiating committee and company representatives were summoned to Washington, DC this week to meet with the federal mediators in hopes of resolving the outstanding issues of concern. The meetings started on September 26th with each party explaining their positions to the mediators. The next two days were spent in discussions with both parties explaining their positions and offering potential solutions in order reach consensus on the areas of concern.
As of this afternoon (Wednesday), these discussions were largely complete and the committee was tasked with turning this AIP in to a Tentative Agreement. After some detailed discussion, the committee concluded that the Agreement in Principal has reached all the minimum points required to turn it to an industry leading Tentative Agreement.
In the coming weeks, the full and complete TA, along with all accompanying information, will be compiled and checked for errors by members from the committee. Once this task is accomplished, we will then make it available electronically and through mail to the membership.
We will keep you updated as progress is made.
September 20, 2016
On September 19, the National Mediation Board sent a revised meeting notice that reconfirmed the status conference on September 26 and directed the parties to remain in Washington through September 28 to finalize all open issues. The NMB notice also reaffirmed that the NMB’s gag order remains in place, but authorized the parties to disseminate key agreed upon terms of the AIP. Below is a summary of the key agreed upon terms.
Pay:
A&P “all-in” top of scale hourly base rate = $47.31 at date of ratification
All other classifications will receive comparable increases to A&P technicians
Basic Hourly Rate = $40.06
A&P License Premium = $ 5.25
Line Premium = $ 1.00
Max. Longevity = $ 1.00
In addition to the all-in rate, a $1.20/hour VEBA contribution up to 2,080 hours/year-effective with start of new medical plans * see note
Retro Pay:
$185 million pool for lump sum distribution
Average of $20,500 per technician, based on historical earnings
Retirement:
All technicians (including new hires) to participate in defined benefit pension plan
· s-CO & s-UA technicians to participate in CARP, plus additional 1% Company contribution to 401(k) for those with more than 30 years of credited service in CARP
· CMI technicians continue in Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan, with comparable, increased company contribution $3.00
Plus all technicians to participate in 401(k) plan with matching company contribution of up to 3% of pay (current s-CO plan)
Vacation, Holidays & Paid Sick Leave:
Up to 35 days paid vacation per year, per existing s-UA plan
10 paid holidays per year, including 4 floating holidays, existing s-CO plan
100% pay for all sick leave
Job Protections:
All employees on the seniority list as of date of ratification are protected from furlough
San Francisco and Houston base job protections for the life of the agreement
Improved “scope” language to prevent contracting out of work due to attrition
Early Out Program:
$5,000 per year of service to a maximum of $100,000
Medical:
Active medical identical to pilot, flight attendant, airport agent & dispatcher plans
· Aggregate 80/20 cost share, with year-over-year increases capped at 9.25%
· Special enrollment to occur in 1Q17, plans to be effective in April 2017 * Note start date of VEBA and medical plans to be clarified with NMB
Retiree medical – harmonize to s-CO retiree bridge medical plan, which will phase out in 2026
Profit Sharing:
Transition to profit sharing pool equal to 5% of pre-tax net income, with escalator trigger to 10% of profits over a 6.9% margin
Duration & Out Year Increases:
Six year duration, with minimum increases in basic hourly pay rates of:
1.5% at DOS + 12
1.0% at DOS + 24
1.0% at DOS + 36
1.0% at DOS + 48
1.0% at DOS + 60
Letter of Agreement providing “industry reset” every two years that adjusts pay rates to keep pace with the industry and ensure that United technicians are always at least 2% above AA and DL in total compensation, as established through defined and agreed criteria. UA technician total compensation under the August 12 AIP, per the defined reset formula, would be 5.8% above the industry average of AA and DL.
On September 19, the National Mediation Board sent a revised meeting notice that reconfirmed the status conference on September 26 and directed the parties to remain in Washington through September 28 to finalize all open issues. The NMB notice also reaffirmed that the NMB’s gag order remains in place, but authorized the parties to disseminate key agreed upon terms of the AIP. Below is a summary of the key agreed upon terms.
Pay:
A&P “all-in” top of scale hourly base rate = $47.31 at date of ratification
All other classifications will receive comparable increases to A&P technicians
Basic Hourly Rate = $40.06
A&P License Premium = $ 5.25
Line Premium = $ 1.00
Max. Longevity = $ 1.00
In addition to the all-in rate, a $1.20/hour VEBA contribution up to 2,080 hours/year-effective with start of new medical plans * see note
Retro Pay:
$185 million pool for lump sum distribution
Average of $20,500 per technician, based on historical earnings
Retirement:
All technicians (including new hires) to participate in defined benefit pension plan
· s-CO & s-UA technicians to participate in CARP, plus additional 1% Company contribution to 401(k) for those with more than 30 years of credited service in CARP
· CMI technicians continue in Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan, with comparable, increased company contribution $3.00
Plus all technicians to participate in 401(k) plan with matching company contribution of up to 3% of pay (current s-CO plan)
Vacation, Holidays & Paid Sick Leave:
Up to 35 days paid vacation per year, per existing s-UA plan
10 paid holidays per year, including 4 floating holidays, existing s-CO plan
100% pay for all sick leave
Job Protections:
All employees on the seniority list as of date of ratification are protected from furlough
San Francisco and Houston base job protections for the life of the agreement
Improved “scope” language to prevent contracting out of work due to attrition
Early Out Program:
$5,000 per year of service to a maximum of $100,000
Medical:
Active medical identical to pilot, flight attendant, airport agent & dispatcher plans
· Aggregate 80/20 cost share, with year-over-year increases capped at 9.25%
· Special enrollment to occur in 1Q17, plans to be effective in April 2017 * Note start date of VEBA and medical plans to be clarified with NMB
Retiree medical – harmonize to s-CO retiree bridge medical plan, which will phase out in 2026
Profit Sharing:
Transition to profit sharing pool equal to 5% of pre-tax net income, with escalator trigger to 10% of profits over a 6.9% margin
Duration & Out Year Increases:
Six year duration, with minimum increases in basic hourly pay rates of:
1.5% at DOS + 12
1.0% at DOS + 24
1.0% at DOS + 36
1.0% at DOS + 48
1.0% at DOS + 60
Letter of Agreement providing “industry reset” every two years that adjusts pay rates to keep pace with the industry and ensure that United technicians are always at least 2% above AA and DL in total compensation, as established through defined and agreed criteria. UA technician total compensation under the August 12 AIP, per the defined reset formula, would be 5.8% above the industry average of AA and DL.
Negotiations Update
September 16, 2016
The IBT negotiating committee met on September 15th and 16th to discuss answers to many questions that were raised after the Agreement In Principal (AIP) was reached. At issue were several items that came to light with the full draft language from the company.
As reported before, the complete language from the company was sent to the committee shortly after the AIP was reached. The committee set to the task of comparing the document line by line in order to verify the language that was agreed to. As a result, a majority of the CBA is complete, however during review the committee realized that some changes were not clear. Some of these noted changes are settled as a result of questions posed to the company, and others required additional meeting time. Each of these changes were somewhat subtle on their own merits, but together, all of these changes created some concern for this committee.
As a result, your committee has voted, and the decision has been made that we do not have a Tentative Agreement at this point. The Agreement in Principle still stands, as well as the NMB gag order. The NMB has directed the parties to meet at their offices in Washington, D.C. on September 26th to discuss the issues.
The committee appreciates your patience as it is understood that this process can be frustrating. The committee believes it is better to get the items right rather than to rush through this process and we ask for your continued solidarity and patience while this process comes to a conclusion.
September 16, 2016
The IBT negotiating committee met on September 15th and 16th to discuss answers to many questions that were raised after the Agreement In Principal (AIP) was reached. At issue were several items that came to light with the full draft language from the company.
As reported before, the complete language from the company was sent to the committee shortly after the AIP was reached. The committee set to the task of comparing the document line by line in order to verify the language that was agreed to. As a result, a majority of the CBA is complete, however during review the committee realized that some changes were not clear. Some of these noted changes are settled as a result of questions posed to the company, and others required additional meeting time. Each of these changes were somewhat subtle on their own merits, but together, all of these changes created some concern for this committee.
As a result, your committee has voted, and the decision has been made that we do not have a Tentative Agreement at this point. The Agreement in Principle still stands, as well as the NMB gag order. The NMB has directed the parties to meet at their offices in Washington, D.C. on September 26th to discuss the issues.
The committee appreciates your patience as it is understood that this process can be frustrating. The committee believes it is better to get the items right rather than to rush through this process and we ask for your continued solidarity and patience while this process comes to a conclusion.
Update
September 2, 2016
The committee met to continue the process of reviewing and writing the language associated with the recent Agreement in Principal. Items of concern were discussed over the course of two days of meetings. These items will be presented to the company for proposed change. After these suggested edits are finalized they must be reviewed by the committee before a TA can be achieved. The process will continue until the IBT and UA agree upon a final draft. At that time, a TA will be reached and presented to the membership.
The committee asks your patience while we go through the process of ensuring that a proposed contract reflects the spirit and intent of the items we’ve agreed to in principal. As the parties are still under the NMB gag order until this process is finished, no details will be released until a TA is reached. There will be work done over the next two weeks in an attempt to complete this process. Please watch the Dispatch for further information regarding upcoming meetings
September 2, 2016
The committee met to continue the process of reviewing and writing the language associated with the recent Agreement in Principal. Items of concern were discussed over the course of two days of meetings. These items will be presented to the company for proposed change. After these suggested edits are finalized they must be reviewed by the committee before a TA can be achieved. The process will continue until the IBT and UA agree upon a final draft. At that time, a TA will be reached and presented to the membership.
The committee asks your patience while we go through the process of ensuring that a proposed contract reflects the spirit and intent of the items we’ve agreed to in principal. As the parties are still under the NMB gag order until this process is finished, no details will be released until a TA is reached. There will be work done over the next two weeks in an attempt to complete this process. Please watch the Dispatch for further information regarding upcoming meetings
August 26, 2016
Negotiation Update
This week the process of finalizing the language of the AIP continued. The language worked on this week will be shared with the full committee ahead of the next scheduled meeting of the committee. That meeting will take place next Thursday and Friday in Chicago. At the meeting if the committee agrees that a TA has been reached details will be released shortly afterwards to the membership. Notice will be sent via the Mechanics Dispatch email distribution list. If you would like to sign up to the email list go to www.teamsterair.org and fill in the form marked mailing list on the right side of the page.
sUA Medical Arbitration Update
United has notified the IBT that all claims surrounding the sub UA medical arbitration award have been paid. If you have not received payment, and have an outstanding claim, please contact Bob Fisher at rcfisher7@yahoo.com
Negotiation Update
This week the process of finalizing the language of the AIP continued. The language worked on this week will be shared with the full committee ahead of the next scheduled meeting of the committee. That meeting will take place next Thursday and Friday in Chicago. At the meeting if the committee agrees that a TA has been reached details will be released shortly afterwards to the membership. Notice will be sent via the Mechanics Dispatch email distribution list. If you would like to sign up to the email list go to www.teamsterair.org and fill in the form marked mailing list on the right side of the page.
sUA Medical Arbitration Update
United has notified the IBT that all claims surrounding the sub UA medical arbitration award have been paid. If you have not received payment, and have an outstanding claim, please contact Bob Fisher at rcfisher7@yahoo.com
Negotiations Update
August 19, 2016
The parties met in Chicago, in very small committee, to prepare and review language surrounding the agreement in principal. This work will continue next week. The NMB requested and was notified of the results of this week’s session.
On Friday evening (today) there will be a conference call with the full IBT committee to discuss what transpired during the week. Documents from the entire negotiation session are currently being reviewed for formatting and typographical errors. This task takes time and it is important to get it right.
Until a Tentative Agreement is reached, the parties remain under the NMB “gag order” as described in a previous Dispatch. As soon as possible after the TA is finalized, details will be released.
August 19, 2016
The parties met in Chicago, in very small committee, to prepare and review language surrounding the agreement in principal. This work will continue next week. The NMB requested and was notified of the results of this week’s session.
On Friday evening (today) there will be a conference call with the full IBT committee to discuss what transpired during the week. Documents from the entire negotiation session are currently being reviewed for formatting and typographical errors. This task takes time and it is important to get it right.
Until a Tentative Agreement is reached, the parties remain under the NMB “gag order” as described in a previous Dispatch. As soon as possible after the TA is finalized, details will be released.
Negotiations Update
August 13, 2016
The parties reached an agreement in principal at this week's session in Reston VA. The language finalization will need to occur and is scheduled to resume in Chicago next week. It is anticipated that, since there are not many language changes needed, that this part of the process should not take long. As soon as the language is finalized the negotiating committee will reconvene to review and approve. If accepted, the agreement in principal would then become a tentative agreement.
Once that is complete, rather than spending time on printing and mailing the package, electronic copies of the full agreement will be distributed to the membership followed by an online ratification vote. This will take place as soon as possible.
During the ratification there will also be a group traveling the system as well as other materials to explain the new terms.
August 13, 2016
The parties reached an agreement in principal at this week's session in Reston VA. The language finalization will need to occur and is scheduled to resume in Chicago next week. It is anticipated that, since there are not many language changes needed, that this part of the process should not take long. As soon as the language is finalized the negotiating committee will reconvene to review and approve. If accepted, the agreement in principal would then become a tentative agreement.
Once that is complete, rather than spending time on printing and mailing the package, electronic copies of the full agreement will be distributed to the membership followed by an online ratification vote. This will take place as soon as possible.
During the ratification there will also be a group traveling the system as well as other materials to explain the new terms.
July 28, 2016
Your Negotiating Committee met the week of July 25th – 29th, 2016 in Chicago. The week started out with CEO Oscar Munoz talking to the Union Committee. Munoz gave his vision for the future of the Company, including how our group fits in to that strategy going forward. He answered several questions regarding his involvement in facilitating the process of talks that will lead to an industry leading contract.
All the Letters of Agreement (LOAs) from each of the three CBAs were reviewed and put together into a list of those that could be removed, updated, merged with others or moved to Historical Reference Section (HRO). We met with the Company over the next day and a half working through the list. Your committee was able to come to agreement with the company on 17 of the LOAs. The rest of the LOAs are tied to the economic four corners of the agreement and will be discussed during the next bargaining session.
On Thursday, the Company presented a comprehensive counter proposal. This proposal will be reviewed and countered during the next session. Three additional Articles were TA’d after the Company’s proposal.
As a result of the nature of the talks, the NMB has instructed the parties to avoid discussing any details of the proposal. Board member Linda Puchala sent Mediator Gerry McGuckin an email which stated in part:
“The parties have reached a critical stage in the mediation process that entails the discussion of all remaining sections of the contract. This stage of mediation is characterized by the discussion and exchange of comprehensive proposals.”
Further she stated:
“As we enter this stage of mediation the NMB Chairman and the NMB Mediators assigned to this case have asked the parties to refrain from public disclosure of the details of these comprehensive proposals.”
This is commonly referred to as a formal gag order from the NMB. This order preventing the committee members and all parties involved from speaking about the terms discussed during each session will stay in place until the parties reach a tentative agreement.
The NMB has instructed the parties that we will meet the week of August 8th, 2016 in Reston, Virginia.
Your Negotiating committee
Your Negotiating Committee met the week of July 25th – 29th, 2016 in Chicago. The week started out with CEO Oscar Munoz talking to the Union Committee. Munoz gave his vision for the future of the Company, including how our group fits in to that strategy going forward. He answered several questions regarding his involvement in facilitating the process of talks that will lead to an industry leading contract.
All the Letters of Agreement (LOAs) from each of the three CBAs were reviewed and put together into a list of those that could be removed, updated, merged with others or moved to Historical Reference Section (HRO). We met with the Company over the next day and a half working through the list. Your committee was able to come to agreement with the company on 17 of the LOAs. The rest of the LOAs are tied to the economic four corners of the agreement and will be discussed during the next bargaining session.
On Thursday, the Company presented a comprehensive counter proposal. This proposal will be reviewed and countered during the next session. Three additional Articles were TA’d after the Company’s proposal.
As a result of the nature of the talks, the NMB has instructed the parties to avoid discussing any details of the proposal. Board member Linda Puchala sent Mediator Gerry McGuckin an email which stated in part:
“The parties have reached a critical stage in the mediation process that entails the discussion of all remaining sections of the contract. This stage of mediation is characterized by the discussion and exchange of comprehensive proposals.”
Further she stated:
“As we enter this stage of mediation the NMB Chairman and the NMB Mediators assigned to this case have asked the parties to refrain from public disclosure of the details of these comprehensive proposals.”
This is commonly referred to as a formal gag order from the NMB. This order preventing the committee members and all parties involved from speaking about the terms discussed during each session will stay in place until the parties reach a tentative agreement.
The NMB has instructed the parties that we will meet the week of August 8th, 2016 in Reston, Virginia.
Your Negotiating committee
Negotiations Update
June 30, 2016
Negotiators met throughout the week of June 27th in an effort to close out open issues proposed by the IBT committee in the last session.
There was a detailed cost analysis presented by both the IBT’s and the Company’s economists to the union committee and mediators early in the week. The economists agreed on the valuations of the previous and current proposals which will be helpful to the parties as negotiations continue.
Several Articles that were TA’d in previous sessions required discussions as there were new items proposed by the IBT committee. During these productive discussions your committee was able to TA seven Articles. This step will put the parties in a much better position when we reengage the week of July 25th in Chicago.
Also during the week, small committees had discussions which included open items in benefits, FST and GSE/Facilities language.
Your committee was notified on Thursday morning that discussions between Division Director David Bourne and SVP Labor Relations Doug McKeen resulted in an agreement to have CEO Oscar Munoz address the negotiating committee at the next session. David relayed to the committee that Oscar looks forward to addressing them. Your committee welcomes this development and looks forward to, in the very near future, finalizing an industry leading Agreement with the Company that you can all be proud of.
June 30, 2016
Negotiators met throughout the week of June 27th in an effort to close out open issues proposed by the IBT committee in the last session.
There was a detailed cost analysis presented by both the IBT’s and the Company’s economists to the union committee and mediators early in the week. The economists agreed on the valuations of the previous and current proposals which will be helpful to the parties as negotiations continue.
Several Articles that were TA’d in previous sessions required discussions as there were new items proposed by the IBT committee. During these productive discussions your committee was able to TA seven Articles. This step will put the parties in a much better position when we reengage the week of July 25th in Chicago.
Also during the week, small committees had discussions which included open items in benefits, FST and GSE/Facilities language.
Your committee was notified on Thursday morning that discussions between Division Director David Bourne and SVP Labor Relations Doug McKeen resulted in an agreement to have CEO Oscar Munoz address the negotiating committee at the next session. David relayed to the committee that Oscar looks forward to addressing them. Your committee welcomes this development and looks forward to, in the very near future, finalizing an industry leading Agreement with the Company that you can all be proud of.
Negotiations Update
June 24, 2016
The parties are scheduled to meet next week at the direction of the National Mediation Board.
The NMB has directed each side to be prepared to present an industry analysis for comparison purposes, along with a presentation of the costing of proposals during the session. Discussions on several open items are expected to take place during the week. The NMB has stated they will assess the progress made and will set future dates at the end of the session. A report of the discussions and future dates will be distributed after the session ends.
June 24, 2016
The parties are scheduled to meet next week at the direction of the National Mediation Board.
The NMB has directed each side to be prepared to present an industry analysis for comparison purposes, along with a presentation of the costing of proposals during the session. Discussions on several open items are expected to take place during the week. The NMB has stated they will assess the progress made and will set future dates at the end of the session. A report of the discussions and future dates will be distributed after the session ends.
A Message From Your UAL Negotiating Committee:
June 9, 2016
Your negotiating committee met this week with the National Mediation Board (NMB) at the NMB headquarters in Washington, DC. In attendance for the union were the voting members of the negotiating committee, local business agents, International Airline Division representatives and legal, actuarial and economic advisors. In attendance for the NMB were Board Member Linda Puchala and Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Kelliher. In attendance for the company were staff members representing technical operations, human resources and labor relations. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the mediation process and schedule for bargaining moving forward.
On Tuesday, June 7, the day began with a briefing by Michael Kelliher. The committee was informed about what to expect in future bargaining sessions and was directed to begin the process of decision-making regarding negotiable and non-negotiable articles. The committee began that process shortly after the briefing. At the request of Linda Puchala and Michael Kelliher, our financial advisor, benefits advisor and pension actuary presented costing information on our current proposal.
On Wednesday, June 8, the negotiating committee officially passed our counter proposal to the company. The proposal finalized in earlier meetings was cleared by the NMB and given to the company. The company was given an overview of the union’s counter offer. United had no initial questions or remarks and retired to their caucus room. In the evening, the financial advisors for the Teamsters and the company met to discuss the economic implications of the proposal in comparison to United Airlines’ last, best and final offer.
On Thursday, June 9, the negotiating committee met with the company representatives and the NMB. The company asked clarifying questions and the committee discussed next steps in the negotiations process with the NMB. Expectations were laid out about articles that were to be discussed in the upcoming session, as well as a schedule for face-to-face meetings.
Progress was made this week and the negotiating committee is committed to reaching a tentative agreement. The next meetings will take place from June 27-July 1. Updates will be posted as soon as more information is available.
In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee
June 9, 2016
Your negotiating committee met this week with the National Mediation Board (NMB) at the NMB headquarters in Washington, DC. In attendance for the union were the voting members of the negotiating committee, local business agents, International Airline Division representatives and legal, actuarial and economic advisors. In attendance for the NMB were Board Member Linda Puchala and Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Kelliher. In attendance for the company were staff members representing technical operations, human resources and labor relations. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the mediation process and schedule for bargaining moving forward.
On Tuesday, June 7, the day began with a briefing by Michael Kelliher. The committee was informed about what to expect in future bargaining sessions and was directed to begin the process of decision-making regarding negotiable and non-negotiable articles. The committee began that process shortly after the briefing. At the request of Linda Puchala and Michael Kelliher, our financial advisor, benefits advisor and pension actuary presented costing information on our current proposal.
On Wednesday, June 8, the negotiating committee officially passed our counter proposal to the company. The proposal finalized in earlier meetings was cleared by the NMB and given to the company. The company was given an overview of the union’s counter offer. United had no initial questions or remarks and retired to their caucus room. In the evening, the financial advisors for the Teamsters and the company met to discuss the economic implications of the proposal in comparison to United Airlines’ last, best and final offer.
On Thursday, June 9, the negotiating committee met with the company representatives and the NMB. The company asked clarifying questions and the committee discussed next steps in the negotiations process with the NMB. Expectations were laid out about articles that were to be discussed in the upcoming session, as well as a schedule for face-to-face meetings.
Progress was made this week and the negotiating committee is committed to reaching a tentative agreement. The next meetings will take place from June 27-July 1. Updates will be posted as soon as more information is available.
In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee
UAL Negotiations Update
May 23, 2016
Your negotiating committee met this morning with the National Mediation Board (NMB) at the NMB headquarters in Washington, DC. In attendance for the union were the voting members of the negotiating committee, Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt. David Bourne as well as legal, actuarial and economic staff from the International. In attendance from the NMB were Board Member Linda Puchala and Mediator Gerry McGuckin. The purpose of the meeting was for the Board to review and ask questions to the negotiating committee concerning the union’s comprehensive counterproposal that has been given to the NMB, but not yet presented to United. Issues addressed at this meeting included, but were not limited to, industry-leading wages, benefits and pension after the company’s latest offer was rejected by over 93 percent.
After reviewing the union’s counterproposal, which was finalized and submitted to the NMB earlier this month, the Board wanted to bring both sides individually to Washington, DC to move negotiations forward. Dates for face-to-face negotiations with the company will be determined after meetings between the two sides and the Board the week of June 6, 2016.
Your committee is dedicated to moving quickly in order to get a tentative agreement with the company that is reflective of the hard work, dedication and professionalism of Teamster Technicians and Related members working at United Airlines. As soon as your committee receives information, it will be distributed to you.
In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee
May 23, 2016
Your negotiating committee met this morning with the National Mediation Board (NMB) at the NMB headquarters in Washington, DC. In attendance for the union were the voting members of the negotiating committee, Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt. David Bourne as well as legal, actuarial and economic staff from the International. In attendance from the NMB were Board Member Linda Puchala and Mediator Gerry McGuckin. The purpose of the meeting was for the Board to review and ask questions to the negotiating committee concerning the union’s comprehensive counterproposal that has been given to the NMB, but not yet presented to United. Issues addressed at this meeting included, but were not limited to, industry-leading wages, benefits and pension after the company’s latest offer was rejected by over 93 percent.
After reviewing the union’s counterproposal, which was finalized and submitted to the NMB earlier this month, the Board wanted to bring both sides individually to Washington, DC to move negotiations forward. Dates for face-to-face negotiations with the company will be determined after meetings between the two sides and the Board the week of June 6, 2016.
Your committee is dedicated to moving quickly in order to get a tentative agreement with the company that is reflective of the hard work, dedication and professionalism of Teamster Technicians and Related members working at United Airlines. As soon as your committee receives information, it will be distributed to you.
In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee
May 11, 2016
Status Update
The NMB has called the parties to reconvene in Washington DC on May 23rd for a status conference. The Union committee welcomes this opportunity to restart the process of negotiations.
As always, it is the goal of the committee to finish this process as quickly as possible, while providing an industry leading agreement that the membership will be proud of. Future dates will be reported after the meeting in DC.
Status Update
The NMB has called the parties to reconvene in Washington DC on May 23rd for a status conference. The Union committee welcomes this opportunity to restart the process of negotiations.
As always, it is the goal of the committee to finish this process as quickly as possible, while providing an industry leading agreement that the membership will be proud of. Future dates will be reported after the meeting in DC.
Update
April 15, 2016
Your negotiating committee met this week on April 13th and 14th to discuss United’s “Final Offer” that was rightly rejected by over 93 percent. The meetings were held at Local 856 in San Bruno, California for the purpose of building a counter offer. The obligation to respond is ours. To that end, an article-by-article review was conducted to determine necessary changes to be made based on membership survey responses and remarks.
We began the session this week with a report from committees, including benefits, which resulted in a conversation on health care. The membership throughout the system has indicated several positions on the subject and it is clear that we should continue to research options for premium health care benefits at a minimal cost to the membership. After a review and discussions with the committee and TeamCare representatives, TeamCare has been removed from the proposal.
Other highlights of key contract points discussed in the meetings included a review of the company’s rejected proposal cost against the cost of the new proposal and the depth on which scope language should be expanded.
The committee identified areas that will require further input from our economist, actuaries and legal team as we work to finalize the details of this proposal. The full committee will meet again at Local 19 in Houston, Texas on April 21st and April 22nd to finalize our counter proposal. Thank you for your feedback and support.
In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee
April 15, 2016
Your negotiating committee met this week on April 13th and 14th to discuss United’s “Final Offer” that was rightly rejected by over 93 percent. The meetings were held at Local 856 in San Bruno, California for the purpose of building a counter offer. The obligation to respond is ours. To that end, an article-by-article review was conducted to determine necessary changes to be made based on membership survey responses and remarks.
We began the session this week with a report from committees, including benefits, which resulted in a conversation on health care. The membership throughout the system has indicated several positions on the subject and it is clear that we should continue to research options for premium health care benefits at a minimal cost to the membership. After a review and discussions with the committee and TeamCare representatives, TeamCare has been removed from the proposal.
Other highlights of key contract points discussed in the meetings included a review of the company’s rejected proposal cost against the cost of the new proposal and the depth on which scope language should be expanded.
The committee identified areas that will require further input from our economist, actuaries and legal team as we work to finalize the details of this proposal. The full committee will meet again at Local 19 in Houston, Texas on April 21st and April 22nd to finalize our counter proposal. Thank you for your feedback and support.
In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee
A Message from Your UAL Negotiating Committee
April 5, 2016
On February 16, 2016, Teamster United Airlines mechanics, voted down United’s offer and voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Since then, your Negotiating Committee has been hard at work to determine the best path for productive negotiations with the company that address the concerns of the membership.
A survey of the membership was completed on Friday, April 1st. This will give the Negotiating Committee an accurately prioritized picture of the current issues and concerns that the workers want brought up in bargaining.
On March 8, 2016, two large United investors, Altimeter Capital and PAR Capital, announced that they would be running a slate of six nominees for the company’s Board of Directors, including the former Chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines, Gordon Bethune, who is credited with turning Continental’s performance around.
The dissidents alleged long-standing poor governance by the Board and five years of underperformance relative to their peers in the passenger aviation industry as their motivation for running this slate. United reacted by adding three Directors to their Board with the addition of another director forthcoming.
The Teamsters are remaining neutral right now in their support of the competing slates. The interests of the workers come first for the union and careful observation of the issues surrounding this battle are necessary to determine who would be best for the membership.
The Negotiating Committee, including business agents, rank-and-file members, legal advisors and the union economist, is scheduled to meet April 13-14 at Local 856 in San Bruno, California to review the surveys and decide on bargaining issues and strategy moving forward. Please stay tuned for updates.
In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee
April 5, 2016
On February 16, 2016, Teamster United Airlines mechanics, voted down United’s offer and voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Since then, your Negotiating Committee has been hard at work to determine the best path for productive negotiations with the company that address the concerns of the membership.
A survey of the membership was completed on Friday, April 1st. This will give the Negotiating Committee an accurately prioritized picture of the current issues and concerns that the workers want brought up in bargaining.
On March 8, 2016, two large United investors, Altimeter Capital and PAR Capital, announced that they would be running a slate of six nominees for the company’s Board of Directors, including the former Chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines, Gordon Bethune, who is credited with turning Continental’s performance around.
The dissidents alleged long-standing poor governance by the Board and five years of underperformance relative to their peers in the passenger aviation industry as their motivation for running this slate. United reacted by adding three Directors to their Board with the addition of another director forthcoming.
The Teamsters are remaining neutral right now in their support of the competing slates. The interests of the workers come first for the union and careful observation of the issues surrounding this battle are necessary to determine who would be best for the membership.
The Negotiating Committee, including business agents, rank-and-file members, legal advisors and the union economist, is scheduled to meet April 13-14 at Local 856 in San Bruno, California to review the surveys and decide on bargaining issues and strategy moving forward. Please stay tuned for updates.
In Solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee
Survey Information Update
March 31, 2016
Membership Contract Survey Closes Tomorrow, April 1st!
Your Local Union Principal Officers have approved this survey of the UAL/CAL/CMI mechanics to be used for the benefit of your negotiating committee.
When you respond to the questions in the survey, we ask that you take the time to provide a well thought out, honest, and informed answer. Please make sure that you answer every question. If you do not finish the survey in one sitting, you can save your survey, return later and pick up where you left off.
This survey will be available online and will remain available through 5pm Eastern Time, Friday, April 1, 2016. The survey consists of contract topics containing multiple-choice and fill in the blank questions. In addition, at the end of the survey, text boxes are available for additional comments that have not been addressed.
To access the survey simply follow these steps:
1. Go to https://BallotPoint.com/IBTADsurvey
2. Login with your Employee ID and PIN, Your initial PIN is the last four numbers of your SSN.
3. If this is the first time you logged in, you will be asked to change your PIN. Simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you will skip this step.
4. Click on the "Take Survey Now" button to start your survey.
FAQs
Q: What if I don't have time to finish the survey all at once?
A: You can save a partially completed survey. To save, either click the "Save Partially Completed Survey" button in the lower-right corner of the browser window, or scroll to the bottom of the survey and click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button.
To complete the survey at a later time, log in to the survey and select the Surveys... > Take/Resume menu item. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, it may take a moment for your previously saved responses to appear.
Q: If I have submitted my survey, can I change my answers?
A: Yes, you can log into the survey and retake it as often as you like, until the deadline.
Q: I want to change the answers to my previously submitted survey. But, when I log in, I don’t see my previous answers. Where are my responses?
A: If you completed the survey and clicked on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, rest assured that your answers are recorded in the system. However, the way the software works, it does not provide you with your responses should you take the survey again. At this point, you will need to re-take the entire survey. When you click on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, your new answers will replace your previous answers in the system (i.e., only your latest submittal will be counted).
You can avoid having to re-take the entire survey, if you want to change a response at a later time. Prior to clicking the “Submit Survey Responses” button, click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button. In the pop-up box, select “OK.” You will then see a screen confirming that the survey has been saved (keep in mind that saving the survey does not submit it). Then, to submit the survey, click the resume survey link. When the survey is resumed, click the "Submit Survey Responses" button. Your survey is now submitted. Should you wish to change a response prior to the deadline, log in to the survey, select the “Surveys...>Take/Resume > Resume menu item, change any (or all) of your responses and re-submit the survey.
Q: Will the union know my individual responses to the questions?
A: IBT will receive a summary of how many people have taken the poll, as well as a summary of their collective answers. We will not know your individual responses.
Q: What if I choose not to participate?
A: IBT will not have the value of your input, and the results of the survey will be less reflective of the entire membership.
Q: What do I do if I need help?
A: If you have specific questions about how to login to the survey, please send an e-mail to: aallen@teamster.org.
March 31, 2016
Membership Contract Survey Closes Tomorrow, April 1st!
Your Local Union Principal Officers have approved this survey of the UAL/CAL/CMI mechanics to be used for the benefit of your negotiating committee.
When you respond to the questions in the survey, we ask that you take the time to provide a well thought out, honest, and informed answer. Please make sure that you answer every question. If you do not finish the survey in one sitting, you can save your survey, return later and pick up where you left off.
This survey will be available online and will remain available through 5pm Eastern Time, Friday, April 1, 2016. The survey consists of contract topics containing multiple-choice and fill in the blank questions. In addition, at the end of the survey, text boxes are available for additional comments that have not been addressed.
To access the survey simply follow these steps:
1. Go to https://BallotPoint.com/IBTADsurvey
2. Login with your Employee ID and PIN, Your initial PIN is the last four numbers of your SSN.
3. If this is the first time you logged in, you will be asked to change your PIN. Simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you will skip this step.
4. Click on the "Take Survey Now" button to start your survey.
FAQs
Q: What if I don't have time to finish the survey all at once?
A: You can save a partially completed survey. To save, either click the "Save Partially Completed Survey" button in the lower-right corner of the browser window, or scroll to the bottom of the survey and click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button.
To complete the survey at a later time, log in to the survey and select the Surveys... > Take/Resume menu item. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, it may take a moment for your previously saved responses to appear.
Q: If I have submitted my survey, can I change my answers?
A: Yes, you can log into the survey and retake it as often as you like, until the deadline.
Q: I want to change the answers to my previously submitted survey. But, when I log in, I don’t see my previous answers. Where are my responses?
A: If you completed the survey and clicked on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, rest assured that your answers are recorded in the system. However, the way the software works, it does not provide you with your responses should you take the survey again. At this point, you will need to re-take the entire survey. When you click on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, your new answers will replace your previous answers in the system (i.e., only your latest submittal will be counted).
You can avoid having to re-take the entire survey, if you want to change a response at a later time. Prior to clicking the “Submit Survey Responses” button, click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button. In the pop-up box, select “OK.” You will then see a screen confirming that the survey has been saved (keep in mind that saving the survey does not submit it). Then, to submit the survey, click the resume survey link. When the survey is resumed, click the "Submit Survey Responses" button. Your survey is now submitted. Should you wish to change a response prior to the deadline, log in to the survey, select the “Surveys...>Take/Resume > Resume menu item, change any (or all) of your responses and re-submit the survey.
Q: Will the union know my individual responses to the questions?
A: IBT will receive a summary of how many people have taken the poll, as well as a summary of their collective answers. We will not know your individual responses.
Q: What if I choose not to participate?
A: IBT will not have the value of your input, and the results of the survey will be less reflective of the entire membership.
Q: What do I do if I need help?
A: If you have specific questions about how to login to the survey, please send an e-mail to: aallen@teamster.org.
Survey Information Update
March 24, 2016
9 Days Remaining to Complete the Membership Contract Survey!
Your Local Union Principal Officers have approved this survey of the UAL/CAL/CMI mechanics to be used for the benefit of your negotiating committee.
When you respond to the questions in the survey, we ask that you take the time to provide a well thought out, honest, and informed answer. Please make sure that you answer every question. If you do not finish the survey in one sitting, you can save your survey, return later and pick up where you left off.
This survey will be available online and will remain available through 5pm Eastern Time, Friday, April 1, 2016. The survey consists of contract topics containing multiple-choice and fill in the blank questions. In addition, at the end of the survey, text boxes are available for additional comments that have not been addressed.
To access the survey simply follow these steps:
1. Go to https://BallotPoint.com/IBTADsurvey
2. Login with your Employee ID and PIN, Your initial PIN is the last four numbers of your SSN.
3. If this is the first time you logged in, you will be asked to change your PIN. Simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you will skip this step.
4. Click on the "Take Survey Now" button to start your survey.
FAQs
Q: What if I don't have time to finish the survey all at once?
A: You can save a partially completed survey. To save, either click the "Save Partially Completed Survey" button in the lower-right corner of the browser window, or scroll to the bottom of the survey and click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button.
To complete the survey at a later time, log in to the survey and select the Surveys... > Take/Resume menu item. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, it may take a moment for your previously saved responses to appear.
Q: If I have submitted my survey, can I change my answers?
A: Yes, you can log into the survey and retake it as often as you like, until the deadline.
Q: I want to change the answers to my previously submitted survey. But, when I log in, I don’t see my previous answers. Where are my responses?
A: If you completed the survey and clicked on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, rest assured that your answers are recorded in the system. However, the way the software works, it does not provide you with your responses should you take the survey again. At this point, you will need to re-take the entire survey. When you click on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, your new answers will replace your previous answers in the system (i.e., only your latest submittal will be counted).
You can avoid having to re-take the entire survey, if you want to change a response at a later time. Prior to clicking the “Submit Survey Responses” button, click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button. In the pop-up box, select “OK.” You will then see a screen confirming that the survey has been saved (keep in mind that saving the survey does not submit it). Then, to submit the survey, click the resume survey link. When the survey is resumed, click the "Submit Survey Responses" button. Your survey is now submitted. Should you wish to change a response prior to the deadline, log in to the survey, select the “Surveys...>Take/Resume > Resume menu item, change any (or all) of your responses and re-submit the survey.
Q: Will the union know my individual responses to the questions?
A: IBT will receive a summary of how many people have taken the poll, as well as a summary of their collective answers. We will not know your individual responses.
Q: What if I choose not to participate?
A: IBT will not have the value of your input, and the results of the survey will be less reflective of the entire membership.
Q: What do I do if I need help?
A: If you have specific questions about how to login to the survey, please send an e-mail to: aallen@teamster.org.
March 24, 2016
9 Days Remaining to Complete the Membership Contract Survey!
Your Local Union Principal Officers have approved this survey of the UAL/CAL/CMI mechanics to be used for the benefit of your negotiating committee.
When you respond to the questions in the survey, we ask that you take the time to provide a well thought out, honest, and informed answer. Please make sure that you answer every question. If you do not finish the survey in one sitting, you can save your survey, return later and pick up where you left off.
This survey will be available online and will remain available through 5pm Eastern Time, Friday, April 1, 2016. The survey consists of contract topics containing multiple-choice and fill in the blank questions. In addition, at the end of the survey, text boxes are available for additional comments that have not been addressed.
To access the survey simply follow these steps:
1. Go to https://BallotPoint.com/IBTADsurvey
2. Login with your Employee ID and PIN, Your initial PIN is the last four numbers of your SSN.
3. If this is the first time you logged in, you will be asked to change your PIN. Simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you will skip this step.
4. Click on the "Take Survey Now" button to start your survey.
FAQs
Q: What if I don't have time to finish the survey all at once?
A: You can save a partially completed survey. To save, either click the "Save Partially Completed Survey" button in the lower-right corner of the browser window, or scroll to the bottom of the survey and click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button.
To complete the survey at a later time, log in to the survey and select the Surveys... > Take/Resume menu item. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, it may take a moment for your previously saved responses to appear.
Q: If I have submitted my survey, can I change my answers?
A: Yes, you can log into the survey and retake it as often as you like, until the deadline.
Q: I want to change the answers to my previously submitted survey. But, when I log in, I don’t see my previous answers. Where are my responses?
A: If you completed the survey and clicked on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, rest assured that your answers are recorded in the system. However, the way the software works, it does not provide you with your responses should you take the survey again. At this point, you will need to re-take the entire survey. When you click on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, your new answers will replace your previous answers in the system (i.e., only your latest submittal will be counted).
You can avoid having to re-take the entire survey, if you want to change a response at a later time. Prior to clicking the “Submit Survey Responses” button, click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button. In the pop-up box, select “OK.” You will then see a screen confirming that the survey has been saved (keep in mind that saving the survey does not submit it). Then, to submit the survey, click the resume survey link. When the survey is resumed, click the "Submit Survey Responses" button. Your survey is now submitted. Should you wish to change a response prior to the deadline, log in to the survey, select the “Surveys...>Take/Resume > Resume menu item, change any (or all) of your responses and re-submit the survey.
Q: Will the union know my individual responses to the questions?
A: IBT will receive a summary of how many people have taken the poll, as well as a summary of their collective answers. We will not know your individual responses.
Q: What if I choose not to participate?
A: IBT will not have the value of your input, and the results of the survey will be less reflective of the entire membership.
Q: What do I do if I need help?
A: If you have specific questions about how to login to the survey, please send an e-mail to: aallen@teamster.org.
Survey Information Update
March 23, 2016
10 Days Remaining to Complete the Membership Contract Survey!
Your Local Union Principal Officers have approved this survey of the UAL/CAL/CMI mechanics to be used for the benefit of your negotiating committee.
When you respond to the questions in the survey, we ask that you take the time to provide a well thought out, honest, and informed answer. Please make sure that you answer every question. If you do not finish the survey in one sitting, you can save your survey, return later and pick up where you left off.
This survey will be available online and will remain available through 5pm Eastern Time, Friday, April 1, 2016. The survey consists of contract topics containing multiple-choice and fill in the blank questions. In addition, at the end of the survey, text boxes are available for additional comments that have not been addressed.
To access the survey simply follow these steps:
1. Go to https://BallotPoint.com/IBTADsurvey
2. Login with your Employee ID and PIN, Your initial PIN is the last four numbers of your SSN.
3. If this is the first time you logged in, you will be asked to change your PIN. Simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you will skip this step.
4. Click on the "Take Survey Now" button to start your survey.
FAQs
Q: What if I don't have time to finish the survey all at once?
A: You can save a partially completed survey. To save, either click the "Save Partially Completed Survey" button in the lower-right corner of the browser window, or scroll to the bottom of the survey and click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button.
To complete the survey at a later time, log in to the survey and select the Surveys... > Take/Resume menu item. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, it may take a moment for your previously saved responses to appear.
Q: If I have submitted my survey, can I change my answers?
A: Yes, you can log into the survey and retake it as often as you like, until the deadline.
Q: I want to change the answers to my previously submitted survey. But, when I log in, I don’t see my previous answers. Where are my responses?
A: If you completed the survey and clicked on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, rest assured that your answers are recorded in the system. However, the way the software works, it does not provide you with your responses should you take the survey again. At this point, you will need to re-take the entire survey. When you click on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, your new answers will replace your previous answers in the system (i.e., only your latest submittal will be counted).
You can avoid having to re-take the entire survey, if you want to change a response at a later time. Prior to clicking the “Submit Survey Responses” button, click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button. In the pop-up box, select “OK.” You will then see a screen confirming that the survey has been saved (keep in mind that saving the survey does not submit it). Then, to submit the survey, click the resume survey link. When the survey is resumed, click the "Submit Survey Responses" button. Your survey is now submitted. Should you wish to change a response prior to the deadline, log in to the survey, select the “Surveys...>Take/Resume > Resume menu item, change any (or all) of your responses and re-submit the survey.
Q: Will the union know my individual responses to the questions?
A: IBT will receive a summary of how many people have taken the poll, as well as a summary of their collective answers. We will not know your individual responses.
Q: What if I choose not to participate?
A: IBT will not have the value of your input, and the results of the survey will be less reflective of the entire membership.
Q: What do I do if I need help?
A: If you have specific questions about how to login to the survey, please send an e-mail to: aallen@teamster.org.
March 23, 2016
10 Days Remaining to Complete the Membership Contract Survey!
Your Local Union Principal Officers have approved this survey of the UAL/CAL/CMI mechanics to be used for the benefit of your negotiating committee.
When you respond to the questions in the survey, we ask that you take the time to provide a well thought out, honest, and informed answer. Please make sure that you answer every question. If you do not finish the survey in one sitting, you can save your survey, return later and pick up where you left off.
This survey will be available online and will remain available through 5pm Eastern Time, Friday, April 1, 2016. The survey consists of contract topics containing multiple-choice and fill in the blank questions. In addition, at the end of the survey, text boxes are available for additional comments that have not been addressed.
To access the survey simply follow these steps:
1. Go to https://BallotPoint.com/IBTADsurvey
2. Login with your Employee ID and PIN, Your initial PIN is the last four numbers of your SSN.
3. If this is the first time you logged in, you will be asked to change your PIN. Simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you will skip this step.
4. Click on the "Take Survey Now" button to start your survey.
FAQs
Q: What if I don't have time to finish the survey all at once?
A: You can save a partially completed survey. To save, either click the "Save Partially Completed Survey" button in the lower-right corner of the browser window, or scroll to the bottom of the survey and click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button.
To complete the survey at a later time, log in to the survey and select the Surveys... > Take/Resume menu item. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, it may take a moment for your previously saved responses to appear.
Q: If I have submitted my survey, can I change my answers?
A: Yes, you can log into the survey and retake it as often as you like, until the deadline.
Q: I want to change the answers to my previously submitted survey. But, when I log in, I don’t see my previous answers. Where are my responses?
A: If you completed the survey and clicked on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, rest assured that your answers are recorded in the system. However, the way the software works, it does not provide you with your responses should you take the survey again. At this point, you will need to re-take the entire survey. When you click on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, your new answers will replace your previous answers in the system (i.e., only your latest submittal will be counted).
You can avoid having to re-take the entire survey, if you want to change a response at a later time. Prior to clicking the “Submit Survey Responses” button, click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button. In the pop-up box, select “OK.” You will then see a screen confirming that the survey has been saved (keep in mind that saving the survey does not submit it). Then, to submit the survey, click the resume survey link. When the survey is resumed, click the "Submit Survey Responses" button. Your survey is now submitted. Should you wish to change a response prior to the deadline, log in to the survey, select the “Surveys...>Take/Resume > Resume menu item, change any (or all) of your responses and re-submit the survey.
Q: Will the union know my individual responses to the questions?
A: IBT will receive a summary of how many people have taken the poll, as well as a summary of their collective answers. We will not know your individual responses.
Q: What if I choose not to participate?
A: IBT will not have the value of your input, and the results of the survey will be less reflective of the entire membership.
Q: What do I do if I need help?
A: If you have specific questions about how to login to the survey, please send an e-mail to: aallen@teamster.org.
Survey Information Update
March 22, 2016
Your Local Union Principal Officers have approved this survey of the UAL/CAL/CMI mechanics to be used for the benefit of your negotiating committee.
When you respond to the questions in the survey, we ask that you take the time to provide a well thought out, honest, and informed answer. Please make sure that you answer every question. If you do not finish the survey in one sitting, you can save your survey, return later and pick up where you left off.
Starting today, Tuesday, March 22, 2016, this survey will be available online and will remain available through 5pm Eastern Time, Friday, April 1, 2016. The survey consists of contract topics containing multiple-choice and fill in the blank questions. In addition, at the end of the survey, text boxes are available for additional comments that have not been addressed.
To access the survey simply follow these steps:
1. Go to https://BallotPoint.com/IBTADsurvey
2. Login with your Employee ID and PIN, Your initial PIN is the last four numbers of your SSN.
3. If this is the first time you logged in, you will be asked to change your PIN. Simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you will skip this step.
4. Click on the "Take Survey Now" button to start your survey.
FAQs
Q: What if I don't have time to finish the survey all at once?
A: You can save a partially completed survey. To save, either click the "Save Partially Completed Survey" button in the lower-right corner of the browser window, or scroll to the bottom of the survey and click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button.
To complete the survey at a later time, log in to the survey and select the Surveys... > Take/Resume menu item. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, it may take a moment for your previously saved responses to appear.
Q: If I have submitted my survey, can I change my answers?
A: Yes, you can log into the survey and retake it as often as you like, until the deadline.
Q: I want to change the answers to my previously submitted survey. But, when I log in, I don’t see my previous answers. Where are my responses?
A: If you completed the survey and clicked on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, rest assured that your answers are recorded in the system. However, the way the software works, it does not provide you with your responses should you take the survey again. At this point, you will need to re-take the entire survey. When you click on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, your new answers will replace your previous answers in the system (i.e., only your latest submittal will be counted).
You can avoid having to re-take the entire survey, if you want to change a response at a later time. Prior to clicking the “Submit Survey Responses” button, click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button. In the pop-up box, select “OK.” You will then see a screen confirming that the survey has been saved (keep in mind that saving the survey does not submit it). Then, to submit the survey, click the resume survey link. When the survey is resumed, click the "Submit Survey Responses" button. Your survey is now submitted. Should you wish to change a response prior to the deadline, log in to the survey, select the “Surveys...>Take/Resume > Resume menu item, change any (or all) of your responses and re-submit the survey.
Q: Will the union know my individual responses to the questions?
A: IBT will receive a summary of how many people have taken the poll, as well as a summary of their collective answers. We will not know your individual responses.
Q: What if I choose not to participate?
A: IBT will not have the value of your input, and the results of the survey will be less reflective of the entire membership.
Q: What do I do if I need help?
A: If you have specific questions about how to login to the survey, please send an e-mail to: aallen@teamster.org.
March 22, 2016
Your Local Union Principal Officers have approved this survey of the UAL/CAL/CMI mechanics to be used for the benefit of your negotiating committee.
When you respond to the questions in the survey, we ask that you take the time to provide a well thought out, honest, and informed answer. Please make sure that you answer every question. If you do not finish the survey in one sitting, you can save your survey, return later and pick up where you left off.
Starting today, Tuesday, March 22, 2016, this survey will be available online and will remain available through 5pm Eastern Time, Friday, April 1, 2016. The survey consists of contract topics containing multiple-choice and fill in the blank questions. In addition, at the end of the survey, text boxes are available for additional comments that have not been addressed.
To access the survey simply follow these steps:
1. Go to https://BallotPoint.com/IBTADsurvey
2. Login with your Employee ID and PIN, Your initial PIN is the last four numbers of your SSN.
3. If this is the first time you logged in, you will be asked to change your PIN. Simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you will skip this step.
4. Click on the "Take Survey Now" button to start your survey.
FAQs
Q: What if I don't have time to finish the survey all at once?
A: You can save a partially completed survey. To save, either click the "Save Partially Completed Survey" button in the lower-right corner of the browser window, or scroll to the bottom of the survey and click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button.
To complete the survey at a later time, log in to the survey and select the Surveys... > Take/Resume menu item. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, it may take a moment for your previously saved responses to appear.
Q: If I have submitted my survey, can I change my answers?
A: Yes, you can log into the survey and retake it as often as you like, until the deadline.
Q: I want to change the answers to my previously submitted survey. But, when I log in, I don’t see my previous answers. Where are my responses?
A: If you completed the survey and clicked on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, rest assured that your answers are recorded in the system. However, the way the software works, it does not provide you with your responses should you take the survey again. At this point, you will need to re-take the entire survey. When you click on the “Submit Survey Responses” button, your new answers will replace your previous answers in the system (i.e., only your latest submittal will be counted).
You can avoid having to re-take the entire survey, if you want to change a response at a later time. Prior to clicking the “Submit Survey Responses” button, click the “Save Partially Completed Survey” button. In the pop-up box, select “OK.” You will then see a screen confirming that the survey has been saved (keep in mind that saving the survey does not submit it). Then, to submit the survey, click the resume survey link. When the survey is resumed, click the "Submit Survey Responses" button. Your survey is now submitted. Should you wish to change a response prior to the deadline, log in to the survey, select the “Surveys...>Take/Resume > Resume menu item, change any (or all) of your responses and re-submit the survey.
Q: Will the union know my individual responses to the questions?
A: IBT will receive a summary of how many people have taken the poll, as well as a summary of their collective answers. We will not know your individual responses.
Q: What if I choose not to participate?
A: IBT will not have the value of your input, and the results of the survey will be less reflective of the entire membership.
Q: What do I do if I need help?
A: If you have specific questions about how to login to the survey, please send an e-mail to: aallen@teamster.org.
March
11, 2016
Teamsters from across America gathered
in Manhattan on Tuesday March 8th at the JP Morgan Aviation,
Transportation & Industrials Conference. The event was planned to attract
investors to a variety of corporations, such as United Airlines. The meeting
began at 8am with UAL scheduled first on the agenda and we were there early to
greet the attendees to the conference in a special way.
We made plans and secured assignments
the night before at our hotel across the street. Most picketed around the
buildings entrances displaying large signs announcing the UAL Mechanics
potential strike. Other teams held several 10 foot banners which exclaimed “No
Contract - No Flights.” Along with the banners and picketers, several Teamsters
were handing out leaflets explaining our cause to those potential investors who
were entering the building. In a bold move, a small group even held ground
inside the building in order to help spread the word to any who somehow slipped
past the hundreds who gathered outside. If the flyers, signs, or chants were
not enough to gain their attention, the 18 wheeler Teamster semi from Local 817
and bus from Joint Council 73 parked outside the glass wall of the building
gave no doubt who was diverting attention from the conference participants.
All of this was designed to increase
doubt among potential financiers thinking of investing with United Airlines.
Threats of strike and organized employee conflict are not the message UAL
intended to portray on this opening morning of the conference. The Teamsters
would not be ignored.
Drawing on years of experience, your
fellow Teamsters and leadership left nothing to chance. Highly respected civil
rights attorney Norman Siegel was retained and on hand to protect our members
when, as expected, the NYPD showed up in force. Norman held the police at bay
and even successfully prevented those protesters inside the building from being
ejected by private security guards who stood by helplessly. Personnel from the
International, including well organized representatives from the Capital
Strategies and Communications departments, were joined by Local Leaders to help
coordinate and keep things running smoothly. We were given instructions by the
International Representatives and Mr. Siegel the night before on what to do and
what to expect and everything went according to plan.
Our protest was effective! In addition
to embarrassing UAL at a time when they had hoped to attract investors, there
was a last minute move by JP Morgan to repeal the Teamsters request to
participate officially in the meetings. The IBT invests millions of dollars
through JP Morgan and this miscalculation was not only an insult to the 1.4
million Teamsters, it was a discourtesy to a very large customer.
In a surprising coincidence, former
Continental CEO Gordon Bethune made an announcement that he will lead an
insurrection against United’s Board of Directors. Mr. Bethune places blame on
the UAL Board of Directors for the negative direction of the company and the
culture of disrespect to employees and customers. Our recent public protests
against United at such a critical time will bolster his efforts to replace the
current BOD with those who are more qualified to lead an airline. With Mr.
Bethune at the helm, new leadership might understand the value of a dedicated,
hardworking, and well compensated workforce.
Teamster Airline Mechanics
representing Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle/Portland, Denver, Houston and
Boston, as well as Washington DC, Cleveland, Orlando, New Jersey and New York
Locals all participated in this rally. Non Airline Division Locals in the New
York area and Joint Council 73 offered us tremendous support. We are planning
more protests and will continue to put United’s poor decisions in the spotlight
and on the headlines. Stay tuned for more information on our next events and
how you can participate.
February 26, 2016
Special Update
Today, in a continuing and powerful display of solidarity at airports across the country, United Mechanics protested and passed out information to passengers in front of United’s ticket counters. The message reflected in our 93% NO vote is clear; this substandard proposal is an insult to our craft, and is completely inadequate. We will not rest until an industry leading agreement is in place for United’s Mechanics. The time is NOW for this company to deliver on the many promises they have made to make us industry leaders in every aspect of our collective bargaining agreement.
On the heels of this forceful display of member power and driven by disdain for United’s bad faith bargaining; this afternoon, Airline Division Director David Bourne directed attorney Nick Manicone to hand deliver our request for release from mediation to the NMB. The company made it clear in November that they would negotiate no further and refused counter proposals from the negotiating committee. This is the very definition of an impasse, and we demand that the National Mediation Board exercise its legal responsibility and release us.
On Tuesday, March 8th we will take our message directly to investors of United Airlines at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference in New York City. This conference will bring together over 500 corporate leaders, financial sponsors, and institutional investors from over 70 companies. United Airlines will be first on their agenda that morning and we intend to welcome them. We will conduct an information picket beginning at 7:00am to make one thing crystal clear; that a strike at United is imminent unless they change their ways.
We request that all local unions send staff and/or members on lost-time to join the picket.
People should arrive by the evening of Monday, March 7th and plan to stay until the afternoon of Tuesday, March 8th. Hotel details will follow soon.
https://www.jpmorgan.com/country/US/EN/jpmorgan/investbk/conferences/aviation
Special Update
Today, in a continuing and powerful display of solidarity at airports across the country, United Mechanics protested and passed out information to passengers in front of United’s ticket counters. The message reflected in our 93% NO vote is clear; this substandard proposal is an insult to our craft, and is completely inadequate. We will not rest until an industry leading agreement is in place for United’s Mechanics. The time is NOW for this company to deliver on the many promises they have made to make us industry leaders in every aspect of our collective bargaining agreement.
On the heels of this forceful display of member power and driven by disdain for United’s bad faith bargaining; this afternoon, Airline Division Director David Bourne directed attorney Nick Manicone to hand deliver our request for release from mediation to the NMB. The company made it clear in November that they would negotiate no further and refused counter proposals from the negotiating committee. This is the very definition of an impasse, and we demand that the National Mediation Board exercise its legal responsibility and release us.
On Tuesday, March 8th we will take our message directly to investors of United Airlines at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference in New York City. This conference will bring together over 500 corporate leaders, financial sponsors, and institutional investors from over 70 companies. United Airlines will be first on their agenda that morning and we intend to welcome them. We will conduct an information picket beginning at 7:00am to make one thing crystal clear; that a strike at United is imminent unless they change their ways.
We request that all local unions send staff and/or members on lost-time to join the picket.
People should arrive by the evening of Monday, March 7th and plan to stay until the afternoon of Tuesday, March 8th. Hotel details will follow soon.
https://www.jpmorgan.com/country/US/EN/jpmorgan/investbk/conferences/aviation
Dispatch Update
February 13, 2016
Airline Division Achieves Improvements for FST’s
Today the Airline Division is proud to announce that two MOU’s (Memorandum of Understanding) have been agreed to and finalized in regards to the FST (Flight Simulator Technician) group. Local 19 began this work during negotiations last year, but talks on these MOU’s stalled recently. Leadership from the Division reached out to leadership from the company to jumpstart these talks. In addition to finishing the MOU’s a verbal understanding was reached with the Division in regards to the FST move packages. If there is not a joint agreement in place when the simulators are consolidated into the Denver facility, the affected FST’s will use the move package in the Technician’s agreement. This is an improvement over the current move package in the standalone sCO FST CBA.
The first MOU allows for the continued operation of the training door shop crew in Houston. This MOU will protect members in IAH working on the Flight Attendant door training module. The second MOU protects those FST’s in IAH that have an A&P license. The company will carry an overage to allow these technicians to remain in Houston rather than relocate them to the Denver facility.
Fortunately, by pressing the company on these issues and continuing work into this weekend, the FST group was able to gain these improvements. Copies of these MOU’s will be distributed shortly to the affected members.
Members Invited to Participate in Watching Vote Tally
BallotPoint has made available to the members the ability to watch the tally live or listen to the results via telephone. The vote tally is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 16th at 12:00 P.M. EST.
Members must sign up at the following link to get the webinar invitation details. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7747485856510800897
February 13, 2016
Airline Division Achieves Improvements for FST’s
Today the Airline Division is proud to announce that two MOU’s (Memorandum of Understanding) have been agreed to and finalized in regards to the FST (Flight Simulator Technician) group. Local 19 began this work during negotiations last year, but talks on these MOU’s stalled recently. Leadership from the Division reached out to leadership from the company to jumpstart these talks. In addition to finishing the MOU’s a verbal understanding was reached with the Division in regards to the FST move packages. If there is not a joint agreement in place when the simulators are consolidated into the Denver facility, the affected FST’s will use the move package in the Technician’s agreement. This is an improvement over the current move package in the standalone sCO FST CBA.
The first MOU allows for the continued operation of the training door shop crew in Houston. This MOU will protect members in IAH working on the Flight Attendant door training module. The second MOU protects those FST’s in IAH that have an A&P license. The company will carry an overage to allow these technicians to remain in Houston rather than relocate them to the Denver facility.
Fortunately, by pressing the company on these issues and continuing work into this weekend, the FST group was able to gain these improvements. Copies of these MOU’s will be distributed shortly to the affected members.
Members Invited to Participate in Watching Vote Tally
BallotPoint has made available to the members the ability to watch the tally live or listen to the results via telephone. The vote tally is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 16th at 12:00 P.M. EST.
Members must sign up at the following link to get the webinar invitation details. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7747485856510800897
The Front Line
A message from YOUR Negotiating Committee
March 1, 2016
On Monday February 29th, the full negotiating committee met for the first time since Mike Bond’s last best and final turd was overwhelmingly flushed down the toilet. The purpose of this meeting was to organize the next steps and how to best proceed moving forward.
The meeting opened with a short recap of the various station protests that have happened over the last two weeks. This topic was raised first as it is of paramount importance. This committee is only as strong as the support we are given by the membership. 93% of our membership voting NO was a huge message to the company, and it should be a sounding message to all of us. Our task is to keep that momentum moving in a positive direction. Our support at these rallies was generally good and many members turned out to protest, however, we are still very far from a 93% turn out at these rallies’.
Make no mistake about it: The Company declared war on this union and this membership with their close out proposal. The demands for concessions during a time of consistent record breaking profits shows a new level of contempt for those of us who keep this airline flying. The show of solidarity from our fellow Teamster members raised a great big middle finger at the company. We need to continue this and raise the other hand in defiance as well. We have just begun our struggle and will continue with an aggressive campaign against the company until they give us what we truly deserve: An Industry Leading Contract
We continued the first part of the day re-establishing our processes, strengthening our communications chain, and planning on how to best battle this company’s blatant lack
of good faith bargaining with this membership. We spent some time strategizing our upcoming demonstrations. When you hear of future rallies, do your part and show up. Its fun to direct our years of pent up frustration with this Company right back where it belongs.
The rules of engagement in our battle for decency have changed. We ended this first day with a conversation on how these changes would affect how the committee will proceed. We spoke about different ideas and general housekeeping efforts, all with the idea of maintaining the momentum YOU created.
The second day started with a conversation on the different thoughts and opinions from across the system. There were a variety of reasons for the “no” vote. Thoroughly vetting and understanding these reasons is the best place to begin building a new proposal. It is important that we take the time to weigh in with as many opinions as possible. What might not seem important to one group at the moment may prove invaluable at a later date.
A Principal Officers meeting was held at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Headquarters in Washington D.C on February 17th to discuss how to go forward. A brief description of the outcome was given to the negotiating committee. This will be shared with the membership in the coming days.
A 93% NO vote from this membership was a shocking blow to the companies’ fictitious view of an industry leading agreement. But this was just the first step. The company minions are hitting the ground at all stations gathering intel to try to continue their delusional fantasy of forcing another substandard agreement upon this membership.
NOW is the time for us to end their fantasy
A message from YOUR Negotiating Committee
March 1, 2016
On Monday February 29th, the full negotiating committee met for the first time since Mike Bond’s last best and final turd was overwhelmingly flushed down the toilet. The purpose of this meeting was to organize the next steps and how to best proceed moving forward.
The meeting opened with a short recap of the various station protests that have happened over the last two weeks. This topic was raised first as it is of paramount importance. This committee is only as strong as the support we are given by the membership. 93% of our membership voting NO was a huge message to the company, and it should be a sounding message to all of us. Our task is to keep that momentum moving in a positive direction. Our support at these rallies was generally good and many members turned out to protest, however, we are still very far from a 93% turn out at these rallies’.
Make no mistake about it: The Company declared war on this union and this membership with their close out proposal. The demands for concessions during a time of consistent record breaking profits shows a new level of contempt for those of us who keep this airline flying. The show of solidarity from our fellow Teamster members raised a great big middle finger at the company. We need to continue this and raise the other hand in defiance as well. We have just begun our struggle and will continue with an aggressive campaign against the company until they give us what we truly deserve: An Industry Leading Contract
We continued the first part of the day re-establishing our processes, strengthening our communications chain, and planning on how to best battle this company’s blatant lack
of good faith bargaining with this membership. We spent some time strategizing our upcoming demonstrations. When you hear of future rallies, do your part and show up. Its fun to direct our years of pent up frustration with this Company right back where it belongs.
The rules of engagement in our battle for decency have changed. We ended this first day with a conversation on how these changes would affect how the committee will proceed. We spoke about different ideas and general housekeeping efforts, all with the idea of maintaining the momentum YOU created.
The second day started with a conversation on the different thoughts and opinions from across the system. There were a variety of reasons for the “no” vote. Thoroughly vetting and understanding these reasons is the best place to begin building a new proposal. It is important that we take the time to weigh in with as many opinions as possible. What might not seem important to one group at the moment may prove invaluable at a later date.
A Principal Officers meeting was held at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Headquarters in Washington D.C on February 17th to discuss how to go forward. A brief description of the outcome was given to the negotiating committee. This will be shared with the membership in the coming days.
A 93% NO vote from this membership was a shocking blow to the companies’ fictitious view of an industry leading agreement. But this was just the first step. The company minions are hitting the ground at all stations gathering intel to try to continue their delusional fantasy of forcing another substandard agreement upon this membership.
NOW is the time for us to end their fantasy
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