Mon, Aug 13, 2007
Now Under Review By Members For Ratification
On Sunday, the International Association of Machinists and
Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced a tentative agreement with US
Airways covering the carrier's 7,700 Fleet Service workers -- a
significant step towards merging the workforces of US Airways and
America West.
"US Airways' bankruptcies wreaked havoc on employees," said IAM
General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. "The negotiating committee
has given the members the opportunity to vote on a contract with
immediate improvements in wages, job security and pension
benefits."
The negotiations were prompted by last year's merger between US
Airways and America West Airlines. The tentative agreement provides
a single contract and uniform terms for all fleet service employees
for the first time.
"We were able to do more than just combine the two airlines'
contracts," said District 141 President Randy Canale. "This
tentative agreement ensures our members benefit as US Airways
charts its course for the future."
The tentative agreement includes substantial wage increases and
calls for a single pay scale for all Fleet Service employees. The
accord also improves the scope of work performed by IAM members and
provides increased contributions to the IAM National Pension Plan,
the only defined benefit pension plan remaining at US Airways.
"Today's announcement moves us
another step closer to a unified airline and our goal of bringing
our remaining groups to single labor agreements," said US Airways
CEO Doug Parker.
The IAM negotiating committee unanimously recommended membership
ratification of the agreement. Results are expected to be announced
on September 5, 2007. If ratified, the agreement will become
amendable on December 31, 2011.
Negotiations for 2,900 Mechanic & Related employees
represented by IAM District 142 are continuing with the assistance
of a facilitator from the National Mediation Board.
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