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Teamster-organised UPS aircraft mechanics move closer to strike
AFTER three and a half years of inconclusive talks, Teamster-organised UPS aircraft mechanics now seek release from National Mediation Board (NMB) negotiations, moving them closer to strike action.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters airline division director David Bourne delivered the request to the NMB. He also advised the NMB that Teamster president Jim Hoffa has pledged full union support for the mechanics.
The NMB may now offer the mechanics and UPS a plan to have a neutral third-party arbitrator decide remaining contract disputes. If either the union or the company refuses arbitration, a 30-day "cooling off" period would be begin before the mechanics are free to strike.
Aircraft maintenance workers voted overwhelmingly to authorise a strike in November. In total, 80 per cent - 950 - of the company's 1,200 maintenance employees participated in the strike vote, and 98 per cent of those workers voted in favour, said a union press release.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters airline division director David Bourne delivered the request to the NMB. He also advised the NMB that Teamster president Jim Hoffa has pledged full union support for the mechanics.
The NMB may now offer the mechanics and UPS a plan to have a neutral third-party arbitrator decide remaining contract disputes. If either the union or the company refuses arbitration, a 30-day "cooling off" period would be begin before the mechanics are free to strike.
Aircraft maintenance workers voted overwhelmingly to authorise a strike in November. In total, 80 per cent - 950 - of the company's 1,200 maintenance employees participated in the strike vote, and 98 per cent of those workers voted in favour, said a union press release.
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