The National Mediation Board has agreed to postpone by a few weeks the effective date of a new rule that will make it easier for U.S. airline employees to unionize.
Last week, the IBT Airline Division released IBT Update No. 1 on the UAL-CAL Proposed Merger. That Update presented information of interest to all UAL and CAL mechanics and fleet service employees regarding the corporate merger, while focusing particular attention on the likely effects of the merger on UAL and CAL mechanics. This Update focuses on UAL and CAL fleet service employees.
Five months after CAL fleet service workers from Houston, Newark and Cleveland came to Washington, D.C. to make history by testifying at the National Mediation Board (NMB), the board has adopted a rule change that makes it easier for airline workers to form their union.
Delta Air Lines Inc. and major U.S. air carriers will face a steeper challenge in blocking union campaigns after the National Mediation Board eased the rules for labor organizing.
Our latest newsletter with a story about the Continental-United merger and other important issues is now available.
The Teamsters Union announced today that it is assembling an experienced team of experts to ensure its members’ jobs and interests are protected should the proposed merger of United and Continental be approved by federal regulators and shareholders.
Continental announced today that the planned closures of seven stations affecting fleet service workers have been reversed and no layoffs are to occur.
Teamster representatives and Continental management continued discussions this week on a wide range of issues, and specific information will be released to members when agreements are reached.
DALLAS (AP) - United Airlines and Continental Airlines Inc. are moving closer to announcing as early as Monday that they will combine to form the world's largest carrier by passenger traffic, according to people familiar with the matter.
Continental Airlines' board of directors met Wednesday to discuss a merger with United Airlines, a person familiar with the situation said.
