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Negotiation Update 5/26/23

The meeting started on May 23 with a review of the previous ratification process. We talked about what went well and what didn't during that time. We had a good discussion where everyone shared their thoughts and ideas. Here are a few of the important things we talked about:

Negotiation Update 5/26/23
Mechanics' Dispatch
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Negotiations Update July 13, 2022

Business Agents from throughout the system met at Local 769 in Miami on July 6th and 7th to discuss what transpired at the Principal Officer meeting in Washington, DC on June 28th, as well as several ongoing issues that have system wide impact.

Negotiations Update July 13, 2022

UAL Mechanics Dispatch - 7.17.2023

UAL Mechanics Dispatch - 7.17.2023

The IBT Rank and File Negotiating Committee convened in Boston, Massachusetts at Local 25, the week of July 10, 2023.

The Committee started the week discussing the need for another survey to ensure the committee is still on the same page as the membership’s priorities. In the end, it was agreed that a survey was necessary due to the time since the last survey has been over a year and the memberships dynamics have changed (due to new members being hired since the last survey). The Committee formulated a survey, agreed upon its contents, and it will be electronically sent out to membership.

Force majeure Update

Force majeure Update

We have recently received inquiries from two Chief Stewards in San Francisco regarding the applicability of force majeure provisions outlined in our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Given that there are several new members who may not be familiar with these provisions, it is prudent to provide a concise explanation.

ALPA Requesting Our Assistance

ALPA Requesting Our Assistance

The leadership of ALPA reached out to the Airline Division requesting assistance for their National Day of Picketing on Friday, May 12th. As you know, we have pledged our support to the Labor Coalition at United and I’d like to ask as many of you to attend as possible.  As a reminder, support for this event will need to be done off the clock.

March 2023 CARP Announcement

March 2023 CARP Announcement

The new interest rates for the Continental Retirement Plan (CARP) are now available on Your Benefits Resources (YBR). Anyone who runs an estimate with a benefit commencement date of 7/1/2023 - 12/1/2023 will have the new rates applied. 

The interest rates for lump sums payable from 7/1/2023 to 12/31/2023 are 4.99%, 5.12% and 4.96%. These are based on the IRS published three “segmented” interest rates each month. United is using the February rates published in mid-March 2023.   

Webinar scheduled for Monday

Webinar scheduled for Monday

Please make sure to cast your ballot, if you haven’t already done so, prior to the close of voting.  From the notice of referendum - To be counted, members must vote by 11:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) on Monday, January 30, 2023. Electronic ballots will be tallied by BallotPoint on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. (Eastern Time).

Notice of Referendum

This is to serve notice of referendum on whether to accept the United Airlines Technicians and Related Tentative Agreement.

Ballotpoint Election Services has been contracted to administer this election. 

Instructions on how to vote electronically, including your voting credentials, on the above-referenced tentative agreement were mailed to members on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

 

If you do not receive your ballot package by Friday, January 20, 2023:

  • Local 856 members who have not received voting credentials by Friday, January 20, 2023, 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, should contact Lauren Hasan at the Local 856 office at (510) 220-3252. 

  • Local 986 members who have not received voting credentials by Friday, January 20, 2023, 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, should contact their Local Union office at (626) 350-9860 or by email info@teamsters986.org. To request voting credentials. 

 

Credentials may be requested through Friday, January 27, 2023.

 

Vote Tally
Electronic ballots will be tallied by Ballotpoint on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

 

Voting Instructions

Instructions for the completion of the voting process will be enclosed in the ballot package.

Clarification of Language in the TA

Clarification of Language in the TA

It has been brought to my attention that a misinterpretation of the scope change in the extension agreement has been circulating. To be clear, the change to scope allowing narrowbody heavy maintenance work to be performed overseas, without IBT consent, applies only to the work the company has historically outsourced under Article 1.B. paragraph 11, and which has to this point been accomplished at MROs in North America. This is not an expansion of the company’s ability to further outsource work, and only applies to heavy maintenance as described in the new, if ratified, Article 1.B. paragraph 11. In order for other covered work to be subject to further outsourcing, the other paragraphs in Scope would need similar changes, and there are no modifications to any provision in the Article besides 1. B. paragraph 11.

IBT/UAL Reach a Tentative Agreement

IBT/UAL Reach a Tentative Agreement

The Airline Division has been listening to your concerns regarding the economic situation. It is obvious that our members must attain immediate financial relief and we have been working towards that goal for several months. Operationally, since United Next was announced some time ago, Teamster leadership across the system has relayed its concern to the company that pay rates were too low to attract and retain qualified technicians. Once the reset numbers were revealed, we pressed further for a plan moving forward that would bring some economic relief to our members. As a result of this effort, the company has proposed a short-term extension to the rank-and-file committee. The committee voted to accept the terms, and this is now a Tentative Agreement (TA).

UAL Mechanics Dispatch 11/23/2022

UAL Mechanics Dispatch 11/23/2022

As required by LOA #29 the reset calculation is now complete. While the number is far below what we were hoping for, the math is plain. We will receive a 2.6% increase over the basic rate starting December 4th. According to our economic team, the lack of profit sharing at AA and DL along with the bond yields affecting pension costs, led to the lower-than-expected result.

Below is the calculation used by the parties;

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Negotiating Committee Meets in Miami

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Negotiating Committee Meets in Miami

The committee met at Local 769 in Miami last week to continue the review of language to be proposed when we meet with the company in December.

We started on Tuesday morning reviewing Article 7 Hours of Service. We completed the review of 7 and voted on the suggested changes. We looked at Article 3 again and made suggested changes. In addition, we determined that any changes may impact Article 2 Definitions. Usually, Article 2 Definitions remain open until the end of bargaining. Changing language during this process may require a modified or new definition to be added to the Article 2.