Negotiations Update

Mitch Hunt - DEN
Dave Mahood - EWR
Blake Silverstein - IAD
Dexter Thomas - IAH
Scott Stoddart - LAX
Mike Blomquist - MCO
Mike Pecoraro - ORD
Joseph Prisco - SFO
John Laurin - SFO

Your IBT committee met in Covina at Local 986. Our focus during this meeting was to continue preparing for our upcoming face-to-face negotiations with the Company.

The week began with an in-depth review of the survey results that you, our members, participated in. We want to express our gratitude for your valuable input. Although there was substantial information to sift through, we were pleased to discover that the committee's priorities align with your concerns. Your feedback has been instrumental in guiding our efforts.

In addition to reviewing the survey results, we have diligently checked the survey proposals you submitted. Each proposal is crucial in shaping our negotiating stance and ensuring your voices are heard. 

During the meeting, we successfully concluded discussions on Article 6, which pertains to Reduction in Force, and Article 18, which addresses Union Representation. These articles were voted on and added to our comprehensive package to be presented to the Company during our face-to-face negotiations. Your committee believes these additions will strengthen our position and benefit our members.

To wrap up the week, we discussed potential improvements to Article 8 Holidays and Article 9 Vacation. The committee thoroughly reviewed and voted on these articles, marking another step towards enhancing the benefits and working conditions for our members.

Your ongoing support and engagement are invaluable, and we will continue to keep you updated as we progress.