Originally Posted by
SoCalGuy
I like how the UHC plugs their company sponsored "negotiations-spin website", complete with half truths & slanted info...
UA mechanics ratify agreement
UA mechanics represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) ratified a new labor agreement on Dec. 29.
The new agreement covers approximately 5,500 UA mechanics. The company and the IBT will soon commence negotiations for a joint collective bargaining agreement for mechanics at both the UA and CO subsidiaries. CO mechanics represented by the IBT ratified their collective bargaining agreement in November 2010.
“This is another important step, which benefits our co-workers and contributes to the future success of United,” said Technical Operations SVP Jim Keenan. “We now turn our attention to a joint agreement for all United and Continental mechanics and are committed to reaching an agreement that is fair to the company and fair to our employees.”
For more information on United’s negotiations with all represented labor groups go to
United Airlines Negotiations.
Agree with the spin. They are actually starting the "spin cycle" with the gate/customer service agents as well since the NMB announced yesterday that those employees will start the process of a representational election.
In yesterday's Daily, it says:
The National Mediation Board (NMB) on Dec. 29 authorized a representation election among passenger service co-workers.
Co-workers will be voting whether to be represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) or to have a direct relationship with the company.
We expect the NMB will announce voting period dates soon. Eligible voters will include above-the-wing airport and reservations agents at CO, UA, Continental Micronesia and MileagePlus.
For the latest updates and more information about the election please visit
www.atwfacts.com.
That new website is called Above The Wing and there are already several "informative" articles gate agents can read to help them vote against representation.
The company even quotes their own
Fly to Win Handbook in regards to furlough protection as if it is a legally binding contract with the employees. CLUE: The
Fly to Win Handbook is a company document that can be changed as they see fit.
More selective "spinning" for the agents just as they do with the other employee groups on their negotiations
lack of update site.