The parties met for Negotiations on May 19, 20, and 21, 2015 at the Comfort Suites in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Present for the Company were Bob Frisch, VP Flight Operation and Labor; Gary Pratt, VP Maintenance and Engineering; Tina Vos, Managing Director Human Resources and Mike McHargue, Director of Maintenance. Present for the Union were Jerry Lemke, District Lodge 142 General Chair and the Negotiating Committee Members, Gary Vargo, Seneca Harris, Jason Saledas and Allan James Ross.
Several proposals were exchanged between the parties. Discussions centered on full explanations behind each proposal. Dialogue between the parties was again positive and constructive. A tentative agreement was reached on Article 17.
Negotiations will resume on June 30, July 1 and 2, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Future negotiation meetings are planned on July 21, 22, and 23, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina and on September 15, 16 and 17, 2015 in Norfolk, Virginia.
Thank you for your continued solidarity and support during these Negotiations. If you have any questions related to the negotiation process, please contact the Negotiation Committee or myself at
Sincerely and fraternally,
Jerry Lemke
General Chair
Gary Vargo MKE Seneca Harris PHL Jason Saledas CAE Allen James Ross ORF
NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
