We would like to share with you a few of the language changes that were put in place during the 18 months of open negotiations with AMFA and Northwest Airlines. The membership at Northwest Airlines realized that the language in their contract is the backbone of the agreement and without clear and defined language in their contract the membership will suffer. Lets take a look at some of their achievements. Labor protective provisions for AMFA members in the event of a merger or alliance with another carrier. Contract language specifically defining Receipt and Dispatch as Technicians' work.
Current language has no limits.
MCC classification work added to nine line stations. AMFA established a Two Step Grievance procedure, with defined time limits. An employee who is held out of service pending the completion of the Company's investigation will be paid at his regular straight time rate of pay for scheduled hours of service lost, he will also receive his regular benefits. Severance pay equals 2 weeks of severance pay for every year of service up to 26 weeks. This is up from 10 wks in the previous contract.