October 2003 - International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Keeping A Close Eye
On the Airlines
A Message from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa
Workers all over this industry are being asked for pay cuts and other concessions
but one look at the recently negotiated contracts at ABX Air and
World Airways shows that Teamster strength has not diminished.
Better medical coverage, higher wages, unprecedented job protections—
these are some of the things we have fought for and won recently and it is up to
all of us to hold management to these contracts.
Even though we have settled some major agreements and won some big
fights in Congress over the past few months, there is still much work to be done.
Airlines are still trying to shortchange workers.
This is just one example of what lengths management will go to. Rest
assured, the Teamsters are keeping an eye on the situation and others like it
and continue to watch out for your interests.
Fraternally,
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Contents:
Airline Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Never a Dull Moment at Continental
A Watchful Eye on G.E.
Allied Arbitration Achievement
US Air Workers Reach Tentative Agreement
Hawaiian Teamsters Ratify Airline Contract
Twice as Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Airline Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Strike Three for Baseball-Style Arbitration
Teamster Tells Congress: “Arm Pilots”
Supplemental Cargo Carriers Find Niche . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Working Families Victorious in Senate on Overtime . . . . .9
Safety and Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Airlines Reject Security Training for Crewmembers