NMB Releases Amerijet into a 30-day Cooling Off period

The National Mediation Board notified Amerijet that they have been released into a 30-day cooling off period after which self-help could potentially begin. Self-help can include a strike against the carrier. The 30 day period is up at 4 p.m. on August 27, 2009. Amerijet pilots have been trying to get a contract since early 2006. The parties have been through NMB mediation to no avail. In fact the carrier unilaterally cut pilot pay by 10 percent. Given this history, the Teamsters Airline Division sought to be released to pursue self help measures.

Airline Division News, Week Ending July 31, 2009 | International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)