Letter Regarding United's Counter Proposal

Dear United Airlines Teamsters,

United Airlines came to the table last week and showed nothing but contempt for our union. The company apparently has no intention of reaching a fair deal that reflects the value of our hard work. United management is embarrassed and frustrated because we refuse to back down from our position for a strong contract.

Last week, United presented an insulting proposal to gut wages and outsource critical maintenance to China and South America.

United’s proposal is so offensive that you, the members, need to see it for yourself.

We are asking one question — would you work under the terms and conditions proposed by United last week?

This is not a ratification vote because this proposal is not a last, best, and final contract offer from United. There is no tentative agreement. But this is a wake-up call to United, its shareholders, and the flying public.

United’s profits are soaring, and executives are predicting continued financial success. United has the money to agree to an industry-leading contract. Instead, management pursues endless delays, low offers, and scare tactics about economic uncertainty.

United wants the Teamsters to accept wage cuts and to watch our work get shipped overseas. It’s time to fight back. Participate in this poll and VOTE NO on United’s latest proposal. Help make sure United cannot ignore our loud, collective voice.

The Teamsters Union needs all members at United to reject this horrific proposal.

With this vote, let’s show United how fed up we are. We know our worth. And we won’t settle for less when United executives and shareholders are cashing in off our hard labor.

Your Teamsters negotiating committee urges you to VOTE NO on United’s latest insulting proposal.

In Solidarity,

United Airlines Teamsters National Negotiating Committee