“The IBT is acting like a parasite.” The following statement is from TWU Air Transport Division Director Garry Drummond, after it was announced that the Teamsters would be filing cards to raid the International Association of Machinists (IAM) at US Airways: As a trade unionist, I’m outraged and disgusted that the Teamsters plan to waste…
Day: May 7, 2013
Update on Merger, Pay Increases and Equity Stake
When does the 4.3% pay increase take effect? The increase will be implemented as soon as the Company’s plan of reorganization is approved and it exits bankruptcy. Since merger with US Airways is part of this plan, the merger must also be approved before the Company exits bankruptcy. This process is moving quickly. On April…