General Information
There will be a Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, of the Judiciary Committee, hearing this week on Thursday regarding "The United/Continental Airlines Merger: How Will Consumers Fare? ". Here is a line-up of the witnesses. So far, C-SPAN doesn't have it on the schedule, but I'll post a link on the
blog
to the hearing when they upload the footage.
Please check the link at the top of the blog for the latest merger information. The IBT is launching a web page dedicated to providing factual information to address our questions surrounding the merger. As always, if you think of a question you'd like answered, let me know and I'll pass it on to the right people.
Ralph Salzano, our new Business Agent, did a station visit last week. Ralph talked to many members in all three departments. If you missed him this time he'll be back again as his schedule permits.
MM
All existing second steps were heard last week. Several grievances were settled prior to the hearings and I'm waiting on answers for the remainder. There were a few denied first steps that are being reviewed for potential appeal.
The Company is working with me towards a comprehensive set of local overtime rules. We have agreement on a couple of major points so far, and they include a sign up list and access for everyone to review the call sheets. Both of those items would be done electronically.
GQ
The one second step in the shop was heard and denied. That grievance is being reviewed for possible appeal to the Joint Board.
PV
All second step grievances were heard last week. There was one immediate settlement and several more that are waiting for answers.
That's all for now,
Bob
