July 27, 2001

(Washington, D.C.) - Frontier Airlines mechanics have voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with 142 out of 233 eligible voters marking their ballots for union representation. Frontier, whose hub is at Denver International Airport, is one of the nation's fastest growing, most profitable regional carriers. Frontier mechanics, who will become members of Denver Teamsters Local 961, voted Teamster seeking their fair share of the profits their hard work has generated, and a contract that protects them from arbitrary, ever-changing work rules.

"Frontier mechanics have already shown why Teamsters are proud to add them to our roster," said Teamsters Airline Division Director Ray Benning. "They knew what they wanted and they went out and got it. They came to us saying 'There are rules at Frontier, but nothing is ever written down. We need a contract. We need something we can rely on that's legal and binding.' That's Teamsters spirit."

The National Mediation Board (NMB), the federal agency that oversees labor relations in the aviation industry supervised a mail-in ballot election. Ballots were mailed to the Frontier mechanics and related employees on June 29th. Votes were counted today and the Teamsters latest organizing victory announced.

Local 961 intends to help Frontier Teamsters get to the bargaining table as soon as possible.

"The Teamsters Union has local representation, experienced in negotiating and servicing airline contracts," said Teamsters Local 961 President Douglas Whetstine. "The Teamsters Union has a strong financial base, a strong International and the backing of over 1.4 million members. It is this diversity that gives us our strength. With hard work and strong support, together we can get an excellent contract for you."

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents hardworking men and women throughout the United States and Canada.