A new section in the mechanics update will be used to report on the amalgamation progress as steps are taken to complete the process. Items to be discussed will be regulatory milestones, such as a detailed look at SOC and the effects of a single carrier status filing, negotiations updates from the steering and negotiating committees, benefits updates from the benefits committee and seniority integration updates from the seniority integration committee.
Members are advised to use an abundance of caution regarding compliance with maintenance manuals and other controlled documents. There have been several issues across the system of non-compliance and it appears the FAA is increasing its presence in several cities. When caught up in a compliance issue make sure to file an MSAP/ASAP report as soon as possible. Your flight safety rep or steward should be able to guide you through the process. The License Protection Program is a great safety net; but it’s designed to be just that, a safety net.
Twelve sub-United mechanics will soon be headed home as a result of the new agreement. It is expected that these members will be back in Philadelphia by April 1st. Ralph Salzano; Business Agent from Local 210 has been working with Mark Prpich from Labor Relations to ensure that the recalls are processed properly. Philadelphia and Newark were opened for sub-United mechanics as a result of LOA 30 which was a settlement to the line closing arbitration case.
Negotiators were at the table from Monday through Wednesday last week with significant progress reported towards achieving the goals that would provide the membership with an acceptable agreement.
All members should be seeing new insurance cards arriving in the near future. The name and logo were changed and for some plans the group number, which prompted the need for the re-issuance of cards. In addition the company has put out notices to re-certify your dependents on the intranet. ?
