Tue, Jan 03, 2012
5,500 Aircraft Mechanics Gain Wage Increases, More Job Security
Protections
Teamster aircraft mechanics and related workers at United
Airlines overwhelmingly ratified a contract last last week that
provides for significant wage increases, maintenance of health care
benefits and enhanced job security protections.
The Teamster contract covers about 5,500 aircraft mechanics and
related employees throughout the United States.
"This marks a historic day for Teamster United mechanics," said
Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa. "They stood united for a
better future and for big improvements at United. They should feel
proud of what they've accomplished."
"My congratulations go out to the negotiating committee for
their dedication and perseverance in negotiating a strong Teamster
contract. These hardworking Teamster mechanics and related workers
deserve all the improvements negotiated in this agreement," said
Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt. David Bourne.
"Passage of this agreement was a real breakthrough and a major
step toward achieving the ultimate goal of a single combined
contract for the 9,000 mechanics at the new airline," said Roger
Apana, a mechanic from Honolulu and a member of the negotiating
committee. "It feels good that we were able to achieve a $11,500
signing bonus along with restoring many of the items that were
conceded in bankruptcy and securing the best job protections we've
had in our 70-year history."
"This is another important step which benefits our co-workers
and contributes to the future success of United," said Jim Keenan,
senior vice president of Technical Operations for United. "We now
turn our attention to a joint agreement for all United and
Continental mechanics, and are committed to reaching an agreement
that is fair to the company and fair to our employees."
Passage of the agreement moves the union a step closer to
achieving its stated long-term goal of a single combined contract
for the 9,000 mechanics the union represents at a merged United
Airlines and Continental Airlines.
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