United F/A's threaten CHAOS
04-30-2005, 12:32 PM
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United F/A's threaten CHAOS
UAL flight attendants threaten CHAOS
By Gregory Meyer
April 29, 2005
The Assn. of Flight Attendants Friday threatened a trademarked strike tactic at United Airlines if pension obligations are turned over to the federal government.
The tactic – code-named CHAOS, for Create Havoc Around Our System – involves limited job actions, such as one-day strikes or single-city strikes, intended to slow down United’s operations without bringing the carrier to complete standstill.
United last week announced a tentative settlement with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. to shift $6.6 billion in pension obligations to the government.
The deal, subject to a bankruptcy-court hearing May 10, would likely result in substantially reduced pension payouts to workers.
“Current management is on a path that will lead to a labor relations meltdown that could destroy our airline,” said Greg Davidowitch, president of the AFA’s Master Executive Council.
United, a unit of Elk Grove Township-based UAL, contends a strike would be illegal under bankruptcy laws and the Railway Labor Act.
"We understand this is a difficult time for everyone. This is not helpful to our employees or our customers," a spokeswoman said.
The flight attendant union voted to authorize limited strikes in December. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Assn. authorized a strike in January, while the International Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers was expected to commence a strike vote this week.
United is seeking court approval to abrogate certain union contracts as a means of exiting bankruptcy. A hearing on that matter is set for May 11.
By Gregory Meyer
April 29, 2005
The Assn. of Flight Attendants Friday threatened a trademarked strike tactic at United Airlines if pension obligations are turned over to the federal government.
The tactic – code-named CHAOS, for Create Havoc Around Our System – involves limited job actions, such as one-day strikes or single-city strikes, intended to slow down United’s operations without bringing the carrier to complete standstill.
United last week announced a tentative settlement with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. to shift $6.6 billion in pension obligations to the government.
The deal, subject to a bankruptcy-court hearing May 10, would likely result in substantially reduced pension payouts to workers.
“Current management is on a path that will lead to a labor relations meltdown that could destroy our airline,” said Greg Davidowitch, president of the AFA’s Master Executive Council.
United, a unit of Elk Grove Township-based UAL, contends a strike would be illegal under bankruptcy laws and the Railway Labor Act.
"We understand this is a difficult time for everyone. This is not helpful to our employees or our customers," a spokeswoman said.
The flight attendant union voted to authorize limited strikes in December. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Assn. authorized a strike in January, while the International Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers was expected to commence a strike vote this week.
United is seeking court approval to abrogate certain union contracts as a means of exiting bankruptcy. A hearing on that matter is set for May 11.
05-01-2005, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Low Renzo
UAL flight attendants threaten CHAOS
The tactic – code-named CHAOS, for Create Havoc Around Our System – involves limited job actions, such as one-day strikes or single-city strikes, intended to slow down United’s operations without bringing the carrier to complete standstill.
United is seeking court approval to abrogate certain union contracts as a means of exiting bankruptcy. A hearing on that matter is set for May 11.
The tactic – code-named CHAOS, for Create Havoc Around Our System – involves limited job actions, such as one-day strikes or single-city strikes, intended to slow down United’s operations without bringing the carrier to complete standstill.
United is seeking court approval to abrogate certain union contracts as a means of exiting bankruptcy. A hearing on that matter is set for May 11.
Hmmm, Wildcat strikes. OK, so if the contract is abrogated does UAL just start firing anyone who "causes trouble". If there is a contract of course a PEB is slapped on 'em faster than they can say "CHAOS".
Not going to be pretty (for anyone).
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