ALPA files with the NMB on behalf of the Colgan Pilots!!
06-12-2007 | 03:02 PM
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ALPA files with the NMB on behalf of the Colgan Pilots!!
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL alpa
SCHEDULE WITH SAFETY AFFILIATED WITH AFL-CIO AND CLC
June 12, 2007
Dear Colgan Pilot:
Congratulations! Your efforts to secure a National Mediation Board (NMB) representation
election were successful—a strong majority of Colgan pilots returned authorization cards,
so today ALPA petitioned the NMB to conduct a representation election.
The representation election process should take approximately 90 days to complete. During
that time, the NMB will
�� compare the authorization cards submitted to ALPA with Company employment records
(this process takes place without divulging to management who filed cards) to verify
that the required “showing of interest” supports ALPA’s application;
�� determine the eligible voter list (pilots who have completed IOE prior to your last
payroll period and are not holding managerial positions); and
�� print and mail the confidential telephone voting instructions, and establish a reasonable
time period (usually 30 to 45 days) for completion of voting.
ALPA will forward more detailed information about the election process in the near future.
For now, please make sure that your current address is on file with the Company
and with ALPA.
A special thanks goes out to your Organizing Committee—volunteers who worked hard to
explain the benefits of union representation. Their work is encouraging because ALPA is
structured as a volunteer, pilot-run organization with tremendous professional and
financial resources. Enclosed is an ALPA sticker to illustrate the unity and resolve you
have that will deliver the binding contract that you seek.
ALPA will continue to work closely with your Organizing Committee to provide information
about the benefits of representation. If you have any questions, please contact an
Organizing Committee member or ALPA’s Communications Department at 888.FLY.ALPA
x 4179.
The pilots of Capital Cargo joined ALPA on June 1, and we look forward to having all the
Colgan pilots become ALPA members and join the 60,000 pilots at 41 U.S. and Canadian
airlines.
Sincerely,
John Prater, President
Way to go guys and gals, a strong majority sent in cards in 3 months, thats pretty darn quick for a union drive. That sends a strong message. Let the voting begin!
SCHEDULE WITH SAFETY AFFILIATED WITH AFL-CIO AND CLC
June 12, 2007
Dear Colgan Pilot:
Congratulations! Your efforts to secure a National Mediation Board (NMB) representation
election were successful—a strong majority of Colgan pilots returned authorization cards,
so today ALPA petitioned the NMB to conduct a representation election.
The representation election process should take approximately 90 days to complete. During
that time, the NMB will
�� compare the authorization cards submitted to ALPA with Company employment records
(this process takes place without divulging to management who filed cards) to verify
that the required “showing of interest” supports ALPA’s application;
�� determine the eligible voter list (pilots who have completed IOE prior to your last
payroll period and are not holding managerial positions); and
�� print and mail the confidential telephone voting instructions, and establish a reasonable
time period (usually 30 to 45 days) for completion of voting.
ALPA will forward more detailed information about the election process in the near future.
For now, please make sure that your current address is on file with the Company
and with ALPA.
A special thanks goes out to your Organizing Committee—volunteers who worked hard to
explain the benefits of union representation. Their work is encouraging because ALPA is
structured as a volunteer, pilot-run organization with tremendous professional and
financial resources. Enclosed is an ALPA sticker to illustrate the unity and resolve you
have that will deliver the binding contract that you seek.
ALPA will continue to work closely with your Organizing Committee to provide information
about the benefits of representation. If you have any questions, please contact an
Organizing Committee member or ALPA’s Communications Department at 888.FLY.ALPA
x 4179.
The pilots of Capital Cargo joined ALPA on June 1, and we look forward to having all the
Colgan pilots become ALPA members and join the 60,000 pilots at 41 U.S. and Canadian
airlines.
Sincerely,
John Prater, President
Way to go guys and gals, a strong majority sent in cards in 3 months, thats pretty darn quick for a union drive. That sends a strong message. Let the voting begin!
06-12-2007 | 05:35 PM
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oh it was.......................... nothing like driving an hour to your hotel and getting there and them having no idea who you are......and when you finally get
Leroy to give you a credit card number..................IT GETS DECLINED, oh I dont miss those days..............
Leroy to give you a credit card number..................IT GETS DECLINED, oh I dont miss those days..............
06-12-2007 | 07:43 PM
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The shortest I've heard of has been 6 months, and I think ASA is running on 4+ years (correct me if I'm wrong). The grievance procedure would be in place day 1
06-13-2007 | 10:44 AM
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ALPA will not change one thing about Colgan. The pilots must elect a good MEC. Follow through with this and make sure you stay involved. ALPA companies without good MECs are worse than not having ALPA at all. Good luck
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