In bankruptcy, Northwest Airlines demanded IAM members limit vacation accrual to 4 weeks per year. Because the Machinists Union had the legal authority and resources to negotiate for our membership, IAM members accrue 6 weeks of vacation.
Northwest also wanted to have only two hub locations staffed with IAM members and subcontract their work in all other cities. The IAM rejected that proposal and ensured that our members continued working at 40 Northwest locations.
Northwest insisted retirees pay 50% of the COBRA rate for health insurance. Instead, IAM negotiators made sure retirees pay less than $30 a month for insurance.
Northwest Airlines also tried to eliminate lead positions, turning the jobs over to management. However, the IAM guaranteed that lead jobs still have the contract protection and pensions that only come with IAM membership.
Who defended Ramp, Passenger Service, Stores, Reservations, Office & Clerical, Guards and SimTech employees, along with all IAM retirees, against Northwest's unnecessary demands? The Machinists Union.
Who stood up in court to defend Delta workers and protect their rights? Nobody, because they don't have a union to stand behind them.
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