Local Lodge 2339O Weekly Update June 17, 2011

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Local Lodge 2339O Weekly Update June 17, 2011

FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011 Vol 1, Issue 13

IAMAW LL2339O ORDWEEKLY UPDATE

Greetings!

This weekly newsletter is just one of the ways your new Local Lodge is keeping youinformed about what we are doing to protect your rights as integration of AtlanticSoutheast and ExpressJet progresses. Please make sure the union has your correctcontact information if you wish to receive important updates regarding operationalirregularities, policy changes, union events, and merger information. To update yourcontact information click the link at the bottom of this newsletter, visit our facebookpage, or email our Recording Secretary [email protected].

INITIAL LINE IMPROVEMENT

LINE HOLDERS... REMEMBERINITIAL LINE IMPROVEMENT

CLOSES AT 9:00 AM CST

GOOD LUCK & HAPPY TRADING

IT'S YOUR MONEYCHECK YOUR PAY REGISTER

MAKE SURE TO REVIEW YOUR PAY REGISTER EVERY MONTH TO ENSURE YOU ARE BEINGPAID FOR PREMIUM RED FLAG, RED FLAG,

TRIP PROTECTION, AND DRAFTING PAY.

ONCE YOU FILE A PAY CLAIM, CONTRACTUALLY PAYROLL MUST RESPOND WITHIN 14 DAYS.LOOK FOR THE CODE JMP ( JUNIOR MAN PAY ) ON YOUR PAY DETAIL FOR DRAFTING PAY.

LAYOVER SAFETY UPDATED

Your union wants you to be mindful of your safety during your layovers. Be sure to use caution whenleaving the hotel including notifying your crew where you will be and when to expect your return. Beaware of your surroundings and verify with the front desk staff at the layover hotel that the neighborhoodis safe to walk alone and if there are any areas you should avoid. Request that your Captain or FirstOfficer check your room prior to entry. If you are assigned a room with an adjoining door always make
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sure it is locked. If you are uncomfortable with having an adjoining door you can request a differentroom.

If you have any concerns about the current hotels and locations please direct them to the hotel committeeso that they are addressed accordingly.

RED FLAG EXTENDED

RED FLAG EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 20TH

ALL FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SYSTEM WIDE, INCLUDING RESERVES CAN NOW

BENEFIT FROM 200% RED FLAG PAY ON ALL TRIPS PICKEDUP ON YOUR DAYS OFF!

WHITE HOUSE CITES IAM MEMBERS AS CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE

Two IAM members, Local 2339H member Rosalie Canton of Houston, TX and Local 754 member AndrewSandberg of Jamaica, New York participated in a "Champion of Change" roundtable at the White House.

Each week, people who have special expertise in selected areas gather at the White House to give their ideasto better America. Canton, a Flight Attendant at Continental Airlines, and Sandberg, a Machinist on the LongIsland Railroad, were selected as "Champions of Change" participants for the week dedicated totransportation issues.

The White House forum coincided with National Transportation Week (May 15-21) that was started byPresident Kennedy to recognize the nation's transportation systems and the people who move America every

day.

Canton and Sandberg were among 20 people from the Transportation industry selected to tak e part in the roundtable. "It was very humbling to beseated around so many remarkable individuals and hear their vision for a better tomorrow for our country's youth," said Canto n. "I'm proud tohave been a part of this noteworthy group." Canton stressed the need for more v ocational and apprenticeship training and more investment in thenation's transportation system to create jobs."As I listened to the concerns and ideas from other Champions for Change, it became clear that althoughvarious transportation modes were represented, we all have similar issues and concerns," said Sandberg."Working together, we can make real progress and improvements to our nation's transportation systems."

"This event highlights the critical role IAM members play in the transportation sector of North America'seconomy," said IAM Transportation General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. "Sister Canton and BrotherSandberg did an excellent job representing the concerns and hopes of air and rail workers. Immediate andlarge investments in our nation's transportation system are critical to providing jobs in the near term andthe foundation of a modern economy for the future."

Rosalie Canton

Andrew Sandberg

CONSCIENTIOUS REPORTING

COMMUTERS PLEASE SECTION 3W, PAGE 18-20 OF YOUR CONTRACTREGARDING CONSCIENTIOUS REPORTING

All commuters must list themselves on TWO flights WITH SEATS AVAILABLE whicharrive in domicile ONE HOUR BEFORE your show time to qualify for the conscientiousreporting clause.
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EXPRESSJET RESERVES

EXPRESSJET RESERVES

Release from duty:

When you call Crew Scheduling at the end of your pairing, you must be released either to Domicile Restor Days Off before leaving the airport. Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, pg. 52, Section 5.T.5.Crew Scheduling has 30 minutes to give you your next assignment or release you from duty. Once youhave been released, you are not liable to answer your telephone until your next reserve period. CrewScheduling may call you only during the last hour of crew rest.

There have been several reports of Crew Scheduling releasing reserves then calling them a short timelater to assign them trips. There have also been reports that Schedulers are threatening to Miss Trip orUTC flight attendants who do not answer or call back. If you find yourself in this situation, contact your

grievance representative with all necessary information - date, time, scheduler's name, and, if possible,keep the voice mail on your telephone.

Immovable Days Off:

The first largest set of days off on your reserve line are considered immovable. We have receivedseveral complaints that Schedulers are rolling, or attempting, to roll reserves into their immovable daysoff. Per your Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Pg. 51, Section 5.T.3., the designated immovableperiod cannot be changed, unless the flight attendant agrees. If you are being pressured intoagreeing, let your grievance reps know - again with all necessary information. And please note, yourvacation is not considered your immovable days off, regardless of what Crew Scheduling tells you.

NEW HIRES NEED CRASH PADS

DO YOU HAVE A CRASH PAD?NEED A ROOMMATE?

DO YOU KNOW OF ANY CRASH PAD VACANCIES?ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CRASH PAD?

LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT?

STARTING NEXT WEEK WE WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE A CLASSIFIEDS SECTION TOLIST HOUSING OPTIONS FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS IN CHICAGO.

EMAIL [email protected] TO LIST

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Taste of Chicago 2011

Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversityof Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicagois complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer

since 1980, Chicago's beautiful Grant Park on the city's magnificent lakefront hasbeen home to the world's largest food festival.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

HOURSJune 24 - July 2:11 am - 8:30 pmJuly 3: 11 am - 6 pm

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LOCATIONGrant ParkMichigan Ave. & Congress Dr.

Chicago IL 60604

FREE Admission Grant Park

June 24 - July 3, 2011

Taste of Chicago Restaurants

This year, the Taste welcomes 59 restaurants each offering a selection of delicious

items that represent the best of Chicago's dining landscape. Bon apptit!

Humana Race to TasteThe 19th Annual Humana Race to Taste 5K Run/2 Mile Walk winds through beautifulGrant Park on June 26, 2011.
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$5 FOR THE FIGHT CAMPAIGN

The fight against our rights and benefits has begun and we must act now to combat it. The attack oncollective bargaining rights for our public sector union members in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and Floridais only the beginning. Many other states and the Federal Government are in the process of going evenfurther. The Republicans in the House and Senate have now introduced legislation trying to repeal therights of railroad workers guaranteed under the Railway Labor Act.

IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger is leading the way across our country. In his letter sent toall IAM members, including TCU, he stated the need to join in solidarity against these attacks, "The entirelabor movement has awakened to the call of solidarity. Generations of union members who came beforeus fought these same battles many decades ago. They demanded fair wages, health care, and an eight-hour work-day in a safe environment. They won pension plans and seniority systems. They negotiatedagreements and stood firm against employers who refused to negotiate in good faith."

President Buffenbarger introduced the "$5.00 for the Fight" campaign, in order to raise money for theIAM Education Fund. These funds will be used for on-the-ground face-to-face activities to protect therights of working Americans.

"President Buffenbarger is assuring that IAM members live up to the well earned moniker of "Fighting

Machinists!" said TCU President Bob Scardelletti.

In a letter to all Local Lodge Officers, President Scardelletti asked for all TCU members to join in thisfight, "The $5.00 for the Fight campaign will give every person who donates a piece of the fight. Now isthe time to have our voices heard. We don't want union treasury money. Donations are a personalcommitment to our way of life."

"The Union is the Last Line of Defense for the American Worker. Brothers and sisters, there is noone else who will stand up to protect the wages, benefits and pensions that we have all worked so hardto obtain."

For more information contact your Local Chairman or any Local Lodge officer and find out how to help.

ABOUT THE IAM

International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAMAW)9000 Machinists Place
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Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-2687(301) 967-4500www.goiam.org/transportation

The IAM; the Machinists Union and the IAMAW are accepted, proper names for the International

Associationof Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO/CLC.

International President: R. Thomas Buffenbarger

Transportation General Vice President: Robert Roach, Jr.

The IAM is the certified bargaining agent for approximately one hundred fifty (150) agreements coveringU.S. national air carriers, national service companies, foreign flag carriers, commuters and airlineservicingcompanies in the United States. The IAM also has collective bargaining agreements with fifty seven (57)rail carriers.

Organizational Structure:Workers belong to one of more than 1,000 IAM Local Lodges that typically represent employees at one or

more local companies. In the Transportation sector, District Lodges represent workers nationwide onspecific airlines. There are three airline Districts and one railroad district in the United States and oneairline district in Canada. The District Lodges negotiate and administer the agreements with the carriersunder their jurisdiction.

History:

The history of the Machinists Union is intertwined with the history of commercial transportation in theUnited

States. Founded in 1888 by 19 railroad workers in Atlanta, the Machinists signed its first airline industrycontract with Eastern Air Lines in 1939. Since then, the IAM has grown to be the largest and most diverse

airline union in North America. Current and former Machinists Union members are employed at everymajorairline in the United States.

More than 180,000 IAM members manufacture civil air transport, military and general aviation aircraft;perform non-routine and overhaul aircraft maintenance at airlines and independent MROs; load cargoand perform various airport support functions; take airline reservations; check in passengers and provide

critical safety functions in flight.

IAM members serve the travelling public as flight attendants, aircraft mechanics, fleet service workers,reservation agents, stock clerks, passenger service agents, office & clerical employees, aircraft fuelers,flight simulator technicians and food service employees. IAM members maintain the Space Shuttle andsupport Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base.

The IAM is the certified bargaining agent for approximately one hundred fifty (150) agreements coveringnational air carriers, national service companies, foreign flag carriers, commuter airlines and airlineservicing companies in the United States.
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Some of the airline and airline service companies that employ IAM members include Aer Lingus;Air Wisconsin; Alaska Airlines; Allied Aviation; Aramark; Atlantic Aviation; Avis; British Airways;Bahamasair; Continental Airlines; Continental Micronesia; Comair; Delta/Northwest Airlines; El Al;ExpressJet; Great Lakes; Gulfstream; Hawaiian Airlines; L-3 Aviation; Philippine Airlines;Midway Instruments; PSA; Signature Flight Support; Southwest Airlines; Swissport;United Parcel Service; United Airlines and US Airways.

Some of the aerospace companies the IAM has contracts with include BAE Systems; Boeing Co.;Bombardier LearJet; Cessna Aircraft; DynCorp; Embry Riddle; Aeronautical University;Flight Safety Services; General Dynamics; General Electric; Goodrich Aerostructures; HamiltonSundstrand; L3 Vertex Aerospace; Lockheed Martin Training; Northrop Grumman;Pratt and Whitney; Raytheon; Rolls Royce Engine Service; Sikorsky Support Services;United Launch Alliance.

IAM members are an integral part of the aviation industry - from the time a design leaves the drawingboard until a beverage is served in-flight, and every step along the way the Machinists Union is involved.

The IAM is affiliated with the AFL-CIO; Canadian Labour Congress (CLC); International LaborOrganization; International Metalworkers Federation; International Transport Workers Federation.

CHICAGO PRIDE FEST - CELEBRATING THE GLBT COMMUNITY

Chicago Pride Fest

It's all about GLBT pride at Chicago Pride Fest! Slated to be held June 24-25, 2011 - immbefore Chicago's iconic Pride Parade on June 26 - this festive two-day event marks the first
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party of summer.

Hosted by the Northalsted Business Alliance,this crowd-pleasing gay and lesbian celebration of communpride showcases an eclectic lineup of arts and crafts, food and other vendors. It also features entertainmeon two stages with one dedicated to some of Chicago's fine performers in the gay community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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FEE WAIVED TRAVEL ON CONTINENTAL

Effective immediately, Continental Airlines is offering fee-waived domestic flights to all employees thatcurrently have Continental flight privileges. This change will benefit commuters by reducing the expenseof travel to and from work, and will be helpful for those using their Continental flight benefits for personaltravel.

We urge pass riders who have pending domestic, economy reservations to cancel the bookings onlineand re-list to take advantage of fee-waived travel.

These changes are part of the new United Continental's efforts to harmonize their pass travel programs.The new, fully-integrated program for regional partners will be announced by United Continental later thisyear and become effective in 2012.

Eligible FlightsAll domestic Continental and Continental Express flights within the 50 states are eligible for fee- waived,non-revenue, economy class tickets. Continental pass travelers will continue to pay applicable servicecharges for traveling in premium classes.

Travel ReminderContinental Airlines is working to harmonize travel systems and some mobile booking tools are not beingupdated to include the conversion of your SA4C booking to SA3P on ExpressJet equipment. Pleaseensure that you are booking your reservation through coair.com and giving as much advance notice aspossible to ensure the Employee Travel Center can manually adjust your reservation.

QuestionsFor questions about fee-waived flights on Continental or Continental Express, contact

[email protected].

VISIT THE IAMAW TRAINING CENTER AND NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

The IAM would love the opportunity to show you around our beautiful training center facility and ourInternational Headquarters. Everything at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Centerat Placid Harbor from the tastefully-appointed dormitories, well-lighted and airy classrooms and gracious
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dining area, to the full range of recreational facilities for use during off-hours is designed with you, themember, in mind. Nature's serenity, professional instructors using the latest in techniques andequipment, student's eager to learn, all combine into an exemplary model of labor education.

At the Winpisinger Center, our members participate in a unique kind of learning program. Here, theemphasis is on shared experience. Discussion in the classroom and around the campus during breaks

fosters a unique atmosphere for learning.

The Winpisinger Center enrolled more than 59,774 students since it opened its doors in 1981. TheCenter now teaches more than 70 programs and offers a Bachelor's Degree program where IAMmembers can earn their degree in Labor Studies in conjunction with the National Labor College.

The center employs seven full-time educational representatives and 45 staff members to ensure thatevery member is thoroughly trained and accommodated during their visit. If you are interested, pleaseclick here to fill out the invitation form. If you have any questions, please contact us via our Contact Page.

Visit our merger website at www.oneuniononevoice.org and click on the link to register TODAY!

UNIONPLUS Benefits

THESE MONEY-SAVING BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLEONLY TO UNION MEMBERS

MONEY AND CREDIT

Credit Card A union-endorsed credit card that saves you money over other cards Low rates; no annual fee Strike/layoff skip payment option Member Advocacy program

Secured Credit CardA special credit card available to help establish or re-establish credit No application fee Credit limit equal to 100% of deposit

Credit CounselingRegain control of finances and stop collection calls Offers credit counseling and helps manage debt Free initial counseling session A complete financial review and budget analysis

Loan Program (Discontinued for new applicants)Low-rate personal and home equity loans Ideal for debt consolidation Open to credit-qualified members

On-Line Tax ServiceOn-line tax preparation
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Prepare and e-file taxes on line

Your Credit ScoreLearn your credit score Receive a discount on the cost to order your FICO credit score

HOUSE AND HOME

Mortgage and Real EstateMakes buying or selling a home easier and more affordable Strike and layoff assistance Disability assistance Easy over-the-phone application process Program open to your children and parents

Home Heating Oil Discounts

CT, MA, NJ, NY & RI residents Discounts of 15-25 cents per gallon on fuel oil purchases 25 gallons of free fuel oil $10 off first year's membership fee

Moving Van DiscountDiscounts through Allied Van Lines and North American Van Lines on Interstate moving, packing and in-transit storage Increased coverage on personal property protection Waiver of increased summer moving rates On-time delivery guarantee

INSURANCE PROTECTION

Auto InsuranceSavings on auto insurance Comparison Quotes from 21st Century Rates averaging 5% lower than 21st Century Competitors Service available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year 21st Century offers original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts Discounts for Driver's Education classes

HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Health SavingsTwo Program OptionsHealth Savings Standard Retail and mail order prescriptions Hearing care Diabetic supplies


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Vision care Foot and ankle care

Health Savings Premium--all of Standard Plan features plus:

Dental care services Nurse helpline

Health Club Discounts Discounts of 20-60% on initiation and monthly fees 1,500 health clubs, include Gold's Gym & Bally's Enrollment through Globalfit Fitness Solutions Nutrisystems program -- $30 discount

FAMILY SERVICES

Education ServicesProvides educational assistance Financial Aid Counseling Union Plus Scholarship Program Union Plus National Labor College Scholarship College Planning Assistance College Bookstore

Pet Services Discounts on pet health insurance premiums 40 percent discount to join Pet Assure

25 percent discount on veterinarian services at 2,500 veterinarians nationwide Special discount promotions on pet-related products and services from local merchants

TRAVEL AND RECREATION

Travel Center

One-stop shopping - make airline and hotel reservations as well as:

Car Rental Discount:Up to 25% discount on Avis and Budget

Condo Rental Discounts:Up to 25% off when you rent a resort condo anywhere inthe world

Cruise Discounts:Save on cruises anywhere in the world from Norwegian Cruise Line and Hawaiian cruises withNCL America


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Entertainment Discounts- online, mail & phone orders- Movie tickets and rentals- Theme Park tickets- Theaters Events

- Sporting Events- Aquariums/Area attractions/Zoos- New England Ski Lift tickets

RV Rentals Discounts:Up to 10% on everyday low cost of RV rentals through Cruise America

Vacation ToursSavings European and overseas travelDiscount travel via Go Ahead Vacations

UNION MARKETPLACE

Check PrintingSave on union-made personal and business check printing and return-address labels

AT&T Wireless Discounts In-Store only Save 10% on AT&T wireless Restrictions apply

Clothing - Online Discounts

Save on union-made jeans, dress shirts, dresses, casual wear, jackets and more from: Union Jean & Apparel Company Justice Clothing Company No Sweat Apparel

Computer DiscountDiscounts on Dell computers and accessories

Consumer Reports Online DiscountSave up to 27% on the annual subscription to ConsumerReports.org

Flowers & Gifts Save up to 20% on flower orders starting March 19, 2007 100% satisfaction guarantee Additional savings for online orders Same day delivery International service available

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Car maintenance discounts on: Tires, including snow tires, radials, all-terrain and more Services other than oil change All discounts are on top of sale prices

Powell's BookstoreOnline discounts on new and used books and textbooks at union Internet bookseller

To learn more about these member-only benefits --www.unionplus.org

THE TRUTH ABOUT AFA

Differences Between IAM & CWA-AFA

Democracy:Unlike the CWA-AFA, the IAM is a purely democratic Union that utilizes directmembership voting. The members of the IAM vote on everything from theirConstitution & Bylaws, to their local, district & grand lodge representatives. IAMMembers also dictate how local expenditures are distributed while thoserepresented by CWA-AFA have no such right. We at the IAM believe that theunion is membership driven and that it is you who directs how your union is run.

Contracts:The IAM has been able to negotiate contracts every few years allowing themembership to obtain increases in pay, benefits, and work-rules. CWA-AFA has ahistory of negotiating 10-year contracts that forces their members to fall waybehind industry standards, so much in fact, that an IAM represented ExpressJetFlight Attendant makes more money than mainline represented CWA-AFA FlightAttendants.

Union Presence:The IAM has been able to negotiate a mandatory IAM presence in all ExpressJetcrew rooms. IAM is the only union that has negotiated such accessibility for flightattendants. A constant union presence in the crew room with direct access to themembership is what keeps our flight attendants informed and makes the unionavailable & visible at all times. Those represented by CWA-AFA have no suchbenefit. In-fact, often times the CWA-AFA union office is located out of the
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terminal making access difficult and leaving members feeling isolated from theirunion.

Resources:The IAM is a strong industrial union backed by hundreds of thousands ofmembers. This type of strength allows for the membership to have access andutilize resources such as the William W. Winpisinger Education & TechnologyCenter. This is a unique one of a kind facility that no other union has. It allows theIAM to educate their members on issues such as leadership, grievances,negotiations and much more. The Winpisinger Education Center is so advanced,that those who take classes there obtain college credit towards a degree in laborstudies from the National Labor College. CWA-AFA has no such facility. In-fact,CWA-AFA has been struggling so much financially that they have called off many

trainings due to lack of monetary resources. At this years CWA-AFA Board ofDirectors meeting, a motion was passed to delay this years budget until later in theyear. At last years Board of Directors meeting, CWA-AFA took out a $1.7 milliondollar line of credit to fund it's activities due to insufficient resources.

MERGER INFORMATION

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Your Executive Board understands that commuting, family responsibilities, school, and the operationalhardship ExpressJet is currently experiencing may make it difficult to attend union meetings and events.Your inability to participate is a great advantage to the company as our unified success ultimately resultsin higher pay rates and a costly new collective bargaining agreement for our Flight Attendants.

The truth is; none of us want to work more and get paid less which is exactly what we face if AFAsucceeds in their quest to represent the combined Flight Attendants of ExpressJet and AtlanticSoutheast. We must come together and unite to ensure our industry leading contract is protected.

There are so many ways you can play an active role in protecting yourself, and your peers.

Educate yourself on not only the ASA/XJT contract comparison, but on the differences andresources of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) and the International Association ofMachinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).

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ExpressJet contract is far superior to the contract AFA negotiated for the Atlantic SoutheastFlight Attendants.

Make sure the company and the union has your current contact information. As information aboutthe merger becomes available, you'll want to know.

Wear your IAMAW pins, lanyards, luggage tags, and badges as a sign of unity and solidarity

Speak positively of each other and don't allow the adversity we endure consume you. We onlyhave each other so support your Brothers and Sisters with words of encouragement and unity.

If you would like to take a more active role in our organizing efforts please feel free to contact anyone onour organizing team. We have events planned system wide and could always use more support.

During the United / Continental organizing campaign it is at the utmost importance to support ourBrothers and Sisters at Continental to secure their success in the representative election. The near25,000 combined Flight Attendants at the new United contribute immensely to the overall resources of

the IAM. Be sure to talk to the United and Continental Flight Attendants who are deadheading on yourflights about the protections offered in our industry leading contracts.

In addition, please continue to file grievances and document operational irregularities as this ExecutiveBoard's top priority is to improve your working conditions.

In Solidarity,

Troy Robert MarrRecording Secretary, LL2339O

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE MERGER:

Check out our merger website atwww.iamoneuniononevoice.orgfor more information regarding themerger. You may also contact anyone on the organizational committee.

Robert Sayles, ORD [email protected] Troy Marr, ORD [email protected] Chris Boelens, EWR [email protected] Sara Gonzales, EWR [email protected] Michael Becerra, EWR [email protected] Julie Martin, IAH [email protected] Kate Romanausky, IAH [email protected] Nicole Washington-Fears, CLE [email protected]

FEEL YOUR CONTRACT HAS BEEN VIOLATED? FILE A GRIEVANCE !!!

Do you feel your contract has been violated?
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DON'T DELAY!Seek the advice and representation of our grievance committee!

If you are seeking help from the grievance committeethey can be reached both by emailing [email protected]

or separately at:

Layton E. PattersonGrievance Base Chairperson

Union Cell (312) 961-5743 | Fax (847)[email protected]

Rogel CalongGrievance Representative

Union Cell (773) 263-1670 | Fax (847)[email protected]

If you are seeking assistance please don't hesitate to contact your grievance representatives

immediately.

If you would like one of them to attend a mandatorymeeting, please let them know ASAP as they

both representatives fly full time.

If you have a concern and can't email/call there are statement of grievance forms in the folder organizer,on top of the file cabinet next to the wall.

Once you have filled the form out, trifold it, and place into the white union box on the wall.

If you have any ideas or suggestions on how to improve communication or would like to provide feedbackregarding your union representation please let us know!

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email any of the Executive Officers listed at thetop of this newsletter.

In Solidarity,

IAMAW Local Lodge 2339OExecutive Board

Local Lodge 2339O Weekly Update June 17, 2011

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