Scope Language: The language in all IAM contracts clearly defines the intent of the agreement and specifies what the company can and cannot do with the work that we are employed to perform. Job security falls under the Scope provisions of a contract. This is how you protect your work. Only with the protection of a contract can you limit the ability of Delta Air Lines from just sending your work out the door.
Overtime by Equal Opportunity: Overtime is distributed as equally as reasonably possible among the employees using an overtime equalization method. You’re even entitled to a claim at the end of each year if you are not within a certain percentage of the average overtime opportunity hours. Many IAM contracts provide for overtime bypass pay on a daily basis. The Union makes it fair for everyone.
Holidays: The IAM has led the airline industry in Holidays observed and in Holiday pay. Even after bankruptcy, IAM represented employees enjoy superior
Trade Days Guaranteed with a Contract: No more favoritism and no more wondering if the rules will change. In an IAM contract you can bargain how trade days work, what the pay will be, who can trade with who – or even if there will be any restrictions.
Seniority That Means Something: There is a difference between the company owning your seniority and you owning your own seniority. You will get to vote on, and Delta will be required to comply with contract provisions outlining where you work, when you work and what area you work in; your pay, vacation and even your station location. Also, displacement rights are based upon seniority. Just because a particular station may “close” or downsize doesn’t mean you have to reapply for your job, you exercise your seniority to hold whatever is most desirable to you, based upon your seniority.
Accrued Sick Time: Under IAM contracts, employees accrue sick time each month, some with no maximum accrual. There are countless employees that have battled with a serious illness and continued to receive a paycheck because of their “sick bank” hours. They were able to keep their home, feed their family and pay all those bills, even when they were not well enough to work. Delta will not be able to change sick time on a whim.
Occupational Injury Leave (OJI): Something Delta employees deserve. When you get injured on the job you should have extra ‘insurance’ in the bank. IAM contracts typically contain this extra protection. The NWA members of the IAM have this benefit that accrues monthly with no maximum accrual.
Grievance Resolution Procedure: When there are disputes, discipline or complaints, IAM contracts provide a method of resolving those issues in a fair and equitable manner. There are specific step by step processes that address anything from a minor contract dispute to a termination of employment. Remember what that Delta HR states: “Just as all personnel may resign their employment with Delta at any time and for any reason they choose, Delta may terminate the employment relationship at any time if Delta concludes that such termination is appropriate.”
Pension: IAM members at every major carrier that experienced bankruptcy walked away with something no other employees got…a guaranteed, secure and growing pension. IAM represented employees at United, USAir, Hawaiian and Northwest joined thousands of other Union members in the IAM National Pension Fund. This extraordinary benefit is secure, protected by the Federal Government, 117% funded (over $9 Billion in assets), can’t be affected by the fortunes of an individual employer and best of all…it is paid for by contributions from the employer!
Representation: In the IAM, you vote on your representatives. You vote on your contracts. You have a voice in your future. You will always have someone to stand with you to enforce your rights. And, you will always have the peace of mind that the security only a contract can bring.
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2 comments:
Wake up people!!!!! We need protection against the enemy(Steenland and Anderson). We need to stop fighting each other. We need to come together and fight them. I have been to ATL a couple of times to talk with Delta employees. We need to help them understand with a union they are protected in in many ways. I'm asking for your help in helping Delta to understand the benefits of having a union. Please help the organizers, talk to Delta employees in your own stations.
All of us, Delta and Northwest employees alike, need to stand together against the corporate greed that will surely hobble us all.
Ever wonder why Steenland sold-out NWA to Anderson? Pick your own multi-million dollar figure, and chances are, you're not far from the truth.
Let's face it, the acquisition of Northwest Airlines by Delta Airlines is nothing more than a payoff for the Corporate Executives. It doesn't benefit the public, nor the shareholders of stock in either (or both) companies, and it most certainly does not benefit the employees of said companies.
The end result is the same, no matter in which way you decide to slice it. Delta wants NWA's Pacific Routes, most of their planes and their capitol. Delta was determined to be one of the most likely airlines to file for bankruptcy (once again,) yet they've secured a one BILLION dollar loan to get what they want out of NWA. It is NWA's resources they desire for. In the same determination, NWA was rated second as LEAST likely to file bankruptcy (again.)
What does all this mean to the employees?
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