Union seeks representation election for 3,000 JetBlue ground workers
IAM Air Transport Territory 총괄 부사장 Richard Johnsen은 “JetBlue 근로자들이 노조 계약의 존엄성과 존중, 그리고 일에 대한 강력한 목소리를 얻을 때입니다.”라고 말했습니다. IAM은 모든 주요 미국 항공사의 노동자를 대표하는 북미 최대의 항공사 노조입니다. 항공사들은 미국 경제에서 가장 많은 노조를 이루고 있는 부문 중 하나입니다. (데이비드 셰퍼드슨 기자, 오로라 엘리스 편집) (데이비드)Shepardson@thomsonreuters.com; 2028988324;)입니다.
By David Shepardson
WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said on Friday it is filing an application seeking an election to represent about 3,000 JetBlue ground workers.
Th union will file an application with the National Mediation Board. The union argues JetBlue workers are receiving below-standard industry pay rates and benefits.
JetBlue opposes the effort. The New York-based carrier said in a statement that in “addition to providing competitive pay, benefits and opportunities in a safe environment, JetBlue is the only major U.S. airline that has not furloughed” crewmembers in its 22-year history “even during the pandemic, and we remain the industry’s only airline with a no-furlough commitment in place.”
The airline added it firmly believes “that the direct relationship we have with our ground operations crewmembers has worked, and will continue to work, and that third-party representation and the costs to our crewmembers that come with it are not in their best interests.”
IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richard Johnsen said “it’s high time that JetBlue workers gain the dignity and respect of a union contract, and a strong voice on the job.”
The IAM is the largest airline union in North America represents workers at every major U.S. airline. Airlines are one of the most unionized sectors in the U.S. economy.
(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Aurora Ellis)
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