Tag: Local

The Teamsters Divided United Mechanics

Teamster Local split in two. Members divided by the spelling of last name In 2008, when the Teamsters raided AMFA and started representing the workers at United Airlines, they promised the mechanics that they would soon reap the benefits of Teamster “power. It turns out that UAL mechanics became the victims of a divide and…

Line Local Reorganization

Dear Brothers & Sisters: Since the filing of the AMR Bankruptcy, there has been a growing concern as to the ability of Locals to continue to properly represent their members. With the removal of the “Baker Letter” from within the M/E contracts, this has become a reality. The Baker letter was negotiated in 1993 (attached) to cover Local officers’…