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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
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IAM Moves Closer to
First Delta Election


 January 5, 2010 - On December 22, 2009 the National Mediation Board (NMB) granted the IAM's request to declare that Delta and Northwest Airlines were operating as a single carrier for representation purposes for the combined airlines' flight simulator technicians (Sim Techs). Additionally, the NMB agreed with the IAM's arguments that the Sim Techs were their own separate and distinct class or craft and, therefore, eligible for their own representation election independent of other classifications.

The IAM's application was filed on August 13, 2009, but the process was delayed because Delta had argued that flight simulator technicians should be included in the currently un-represented mechanic and related classification. The NMB rejected Delta's claims and found that both Northwest and Delta have historically treated their Sim Techs as a separate craft or class apart from their mechanic and related employees.

If Delta had been successful in mixing the Sim Techs with mechanics, Northwest Sim Techs would have lost their union representation without a vote and Delta Sim Techs would have lost an opportunity to make up their own minds about union representation.

"Delta tried to prevent Sim Techs from voting on whether or not they want to be represented by the Machinists Union," said General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. "Nobody knows what is best for Delta employees other than the employees themselves. Delta tried to silence the Sim Techs, but the IAM fought so they could have the opportunity to make a choice."

Under NMB rules, the IAM had until January 5, 2010 to supplement its August 2009 application to prove sufficient interest for a Sim Tech representation election. Accordingly, the IAM today presented the NMB with signed election authorization cards from Delta Sim Techs.

Also today the NMB ordered Delta to submit the list of potential eligible voters. That list is due by January 19, 2010. The NMB will now investigate, finalize a list of eligible voters and set an election date. Eligible voters will receive voting instructions directly from the NMB mailed to the last address they had on file with their company. Voting will be conducted by telephone and through the Internet.

An application requesting a single carrier ruling for the combined airlines' security guards was also filed on August 13, 2009, but the NMB has not yet made a determination in that case. Delta is again trying to eliminate IAM representation for Northwest guards without a vote of affected employees. The IAM is opposing Delta's attempt to suppress their employees' voices.

The IAM will file single carrier applications for fleet service, customer service and stock clerks when Delta and Northwest are operating as a single carrier for each of those classifications' representation purposes. Each classification must have a separate single carrier ruling before an election can take place for that classification.

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2010 LOCAL LODGE 1976 ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD: $750.00. The award check will be given in the name of the student and school when confirmation is received.

ELIGIBILITY: Available to members and dependents of members (as defined by the IRS) of L.L. 1976 in good standing for at least one year. Applicants must be enrolled full or part time in an accredited program. Award priorities will be as follows: Graduating High School seniors first, followed by all other eligible applicants.

ESSAY RULES: The subject of the 2010 essay competition will be: Prior to the pivotal role of organized labor eradicating child labor from manufacturing during the industrial revolution, the abuse of children in the work place was common. What role does modern society have expanding this protection to all children in light of a global economy?

            All essays must be a minimum of 1000 words and a maximum of 1500 words typed on 8 ˝” by 11” white bond paper, saved on a disk and e-mailed to robert.hogan@usairways.com. The title must be placed at the top of the paper and no entrants name or identification may appear on the essay paper. A bibliography of sources for Essay material must be included. The work must be the work of the entrant or the entrant will be disqualified. The Essay will become the property of LL 1976 and may be published in the L.L. 1976 Newsletter or Web Page using the contestants name and picture. Failure to complete the application form in full will result in the applicant’s disqualification. The award must be picked up at a L.L. 1976 monthly meeting.

TIME TABLE: The Essay Competition will be open February 5 and entries must be postmarked by midnight April 30. The winner will be announced upon completion of the judging process.

JUDGING: The winner will be chosen by an independent panel of judges appointed by the education committee. The decision of the judges is final.

HANDLING: Upon receipt, essays will be separated from their entry form and a number assigned to each. All judging will be done using the assigned number. When an essay is chosen the committee will match the number with the appropriate entry form to identify the contest winner.

MAILING: Entries must be mailed and postmarked no later than midnight April 30. The entry form and essay must be mailed to the L.L. 1976 address shown on the entry form. The word ‘ESSAY’ must appear in the lower left hand corner of the envelope.

QUESTIONS: May be referred to the Education Committee: Robert Reiland, Shift 1, 412-472-7364…Bruce Mead, Shift 1, 412-472-7364 or Bob Hogan, Shift 1, 412-472-7336.

Entry forms may be picked up at the hangar 3/4 Union Office or on the web at www.pal1976.org.

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