Sat, Mar 03, 2012
Terms Include Improved Pay, Retirement, Grievance Resolution
Process
In a vote announced this week by the National Mediation Board,
Cape Air pilots represented by Teamsters Local Union 1224 in
Wilmington, Ohio, ratified their first collective bargaining
agreement. "I'm very happy for the Cape Air pilots," said Airline
Division Director Capt. David Bourne. "The crewmembers of Cape Air
have worked very hard for this agreement that addresses their most
pressing needs and sets the stage for a brighter future. It is a
testament to the member's focus and commitment to achieving a
strong contract.
"The dedication of Executive Committee Chairman Marilyn Rhude,
her negotiators, our International Representatives, Local 1224
President Dan Wells and the management of Cape Air was critical to
the success of this agreement," Bourne said. "This agreement proves
yet again that labor and management can work together for common
goals and common good. I want to thank Cape Air Founder and CEO Dan
Wolf and his management team, who took an open approach to
negotiations that directly addressed our members concerns."
Cape Air Executive Council Chairman Capt. Marilyn Rhude echoed
Bourne's sentiments.
"Today, the pilots of Cape Air voted to ratify our first
collective bargaining agreement. This is a day that was a long time
coming for our pilots, and is the culmination of two years of hard
work by our pilot negotiating committee and the Airline Division
representatives who worked side by side with us," Rhude said.
"Without the cooperation of the management team, it would not have
been possible."
The new contract includes an improved pay scale, 401k match,
short and long term disability, an ASAP program and a grievance
resolution process.
"I would especially like to thank General President Jim Hoffa
and Airline Division Director Capt. David Bourne. It was because of
the exceptional support from the Teamsters and the Airline Division
– both in financial terms and representation assistance
throughout this process – that we now have a good first
contract on which to build our future. Now, with the help of our
pilots, our next step is to begin the implementation process and we
look forward to beginning that immediately."
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