Monthly Archives: September 2011

WE FIXED IT! (Shift changes are gone)

Posted on 30 September, 2011 by admin

Dear Sisters and Brothers, Shift changes were wrongfully imposed upon our members yesterday! Our members complained that management called them and changed their shift and/or their rest days. Forty-five (45) members were affected. Many came to our office asking for … Continue reading →

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COLA/VRSC? Getting to the bottom of it!

Posted on 29 September, 2011 by admin

Dear Sisters and Brothers, As you know, there were problems with the COLA and VRSC calculations done by the employer. Clearly, there were glaring mistakes – members told us that in no uncertain terms! We filed a grievance and we … Continue reading →

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Make Some Noise

Posted on 28 September, 2011 by admin

Dear Brothers and Sisters: We have had a lot going on in the past few weeks. Unions from all over are trying to raid* IAM Local 16. We’ve sent them all packing! Let them see we are rock solid! If … Continue reading →

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Making it clear

Posted on 24 September, 2011 by admin

Dear Sisters and Brothers, We’ve been hearing that Members think Ron Fontaine is still with the Local. This is not true! Ron Fontaine has been reassigned to other duties. He is no longer involved with our Local. He will not … Continue reading →

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Why we are bargaining

Posted on 24 September, 2011 by admin

Dear Sisters and Brothers, We are in bargaining because: •    The contract we currently have is with Aeroguard, not with G4S. •    The only union who represents YOU is the IAM. •    No other union has any agreement with G4S. … Continue reading →

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You will not lose your job

Posted on 24 September, 2011 by admin

Dear Sisters and Brothers, Our members are telling us that the other union is saying that if you don’t sign a card with them, you will lose your job. You know this isn’t true. In fact, the IAM guaranteed your … Continue reading →

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