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December 12, 2006 To keep Teamster CSAs at US Airways informed of the latest developments of negotiations and other workplace issues, the Teamsters Union has established a toll-free hotline, 800-208-3089. Below is a transcript of the latest message. Negotiations, Seamless Service, Rumored Merger Updates, Magazine Arriving Additional meetings to work toward permanent resolution of outstanding issues concerning Articles 5, 6 and 7 of our collective bargaining agreement are scheduled for December 21 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Then, representatives from the Teamsters Union, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and US Airways will meet to discuss issues that are outstanding from earlier meetings. We are hoping for a positive outcome and will report back with the results of the meeting. Seamless Service Please be aware that the Teamsters have secured an agreement concerning the Seamless Service provisions. As these provisions are introduced, Teamster-represented former America West stations will not be forced to schedule shifts in accordance with the five-day workweek specified in Article 5 of the collective bargaining agreement. This will be the case until Operational Employee Integration or mutual consent of the parties is achieved. We have received questions concerning this agreement from CWA-represented stations that are former America West stations. This agreement does not apply to these stations. Questions regarding this should be forwarded to your CWA representative. Rumored Merger Closely Watched The Teamsters and the CWA await additional information from US Airways regarding the company’s proposed takeover of Delta Air Lines. Once we have this information, we will determine if this move would be in the best interests of US Airways CSAs. Should a merger occur, the Teamsters and CWA will fight to ensure that your and all CSAs’ interests are fully represented and protected. We will provide more information as it becomes available. Your Magazine We’re in the process of sending the latest issue of the Airline Journal to Teamster-represented CSAs. This issue features CSAs on the cover and as its lead story. To distribute the magazine, we’re utilizing mailing lists provided by US Airways. If you do not receive your issue by the end of the year, please contact the Teamsters Airline Division at (310) 645-9860 or by e-mail at adibt41@attglobal.net. This message will be updated next week or as information requires.
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