September 30th, 2022
Negotiations update,
Dear Brothers and Sisters
This week the committee started reviewing and making suggested changes to Article 5 Vacancies, Article 6 RIF and Recall, Article 19 Grievance Procedure and Article 20 Arbitration.
The Committee discussed Article 6 and given that the membership just went through a furlough, there was much discussion on what worked, and more importantly, what didn’t work.
There were several suggested changes to the language.
There were a couple areas of concern with Article 5 Vacancies that the committee discussed and then made suggested changes. Pending a review by our attorney, Articles 5 and 6 will need a final vote by the committee before passing to the company.
Wednesday and Thursday we began to discuss Article 19 Grievance Procedure and Article 20 Arbitration. The committee discussed the system-wide frustration of getting grievances heard and answered in a timely manner. The committee reviewed and made suggested changes and the articles are waiting for Legal review.
There was a discussion on the recent arbitrator's decision for the Airbus work and why the apprenticeship program was added into the award. How this award was received was discussed for some time.
The committee also received the on-line proposals that you submitted to the Airline Division via the web form. Further discussion and research on the proposals and how to incorporate your suggestions will take place as each Article is reviewed.
Finally, our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in Florida, as well as all East Coast members affected, as Hurricane Ian bears down on them and finally passes them. We hope that all affected are not greatly impacted by this horrible storm.
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Fraternally,
Vinny Graziano
Airline Division Representative