Fri, Dec 09, 2011
National Mediation Board Denies IAM's Interference Claims
Delta Air Lines received notification Wednesday from the
National Mediation Board (NMB) that the Board has rejected claims
of interference filed by the International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) following the November 2010
Delta fleet service representation election. With its ruling, the
NMB has upheld the decision of a majority of voters to reject IAM
representation, allowing Delta below wing airport customer service
and Cargo warehouse people to move forward as a combined
workgroup.
"This is a great day for my below wing airport customer service
colleagues," said Gil West, senior vice president – Airport
Customer Service. "Today, finally, we will immediately begin the
process of aligning pay, benefits, work rules and seniority."
"Delta Cargo people are ready to move forward," said Neel Shah,
senior vice president and Chief Cargo Officer. "I appreciate their
professionalism and focus on serving our customers throughout this
process."
Interference claims are still pending relating to a
representation election for Delta employees who work at airport
ticket counters and gates, in customer-facing Cargo positions and
in Reservation Sales. The majority of voters in that election also
rejected IAM representation.
"We hope that this final decision will come soon," said Mike
Campbell, executive vice president of Human Resources and Labor
Relations.
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