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Read MoreNovember 24, 2020 -- In collaboration with the Commemorative Air Force, Dallas College, Workforce Dallas, as well as other university and industry partners on a sheet metal program for underrepresented groups in aviation, AMFA has been asked to solicit our membership for interest in becoming an instructor for the program. Although the program is in the early stages of development, and details have yet to be finalized, finding an instructor is one of the most important parts of the process.
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Read MoreNovember 23, 2020 -- November 23, 2020 -- We met with the Company today for the first time since it issued WARN Act notices to our members last week. The Company’s actions today served only to reinforce its goal of not letting this crisis go to waste. The parties were engaged in the productive process of identifying voluntary cost saving measures when Southwest abruptly, and with no meaningful notice to your Union, delivered WARN Act notices to our members weeks before the holiday season. Southwest was not interested in continuing that productive dialogue today. Instead, it proposed a new round of concessions to our contracts, claiming the voluntary measures we had identified failed to achieve the savings needed by Southwest. Yet, in nearly the same breath, the Company advised it still had not finished costing the value of savings generated as a result of our insourcing measures. It was clear to your ALRs, given this obvious double talk, the Company is only interested in cost-savings that result from contractual changes. This is crisis capitalism at its finest.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2020 -- Southwest Airlines notified AMFA of its intent to execute a mass furlough of 403 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Facilities Maintenance Technicians, and Aircraft Appearance Technicians, scheduled to take place on January 25, 2021. This action is being taken in retaliation for Southwest’s perceived lack of progress in cost savings discussions with the union. To make this threat more explicit, Southwest suggested the furloughs could be avoided if we agree to cost savings measures (voluntary wage concessions), if additional government aid is extended to the airline or if there is an unforeseen revenue increase.
NEWSLETTERSAMFA is resolved to finding the most efficient means of communicating with the aircraft maintenance technician and related. Part of this mission is AMFA's monthly "National Brief," and quarterly "Grapevine."
SAFETY & STANDARDSSafety is the cornerstone of the pact between the technician and the flying public, and is an integral part of the Association, from industrial safety to professional standards to a fully capable accident investigation team. From the beginning, AMFA has embraced safety by maintaining a leadership position at both the local and national level instead of relegating it to a "committee."
OUR AFFILIATESPer the AMFA Constitution, the Association may affiliate with groups "that will be in the best interest of the members of the Association..." after a referendum of the membership has been accomplished.NEWSLETTERSAMFA is resolved to finding the most efficient means of communicating with the aircraft maintenance technician and related. Part of this mission is AMFA's monthly "National Brief," and quarterly "Grapevine."
SAFETY & STANDARDSSafety is the cornerstone of the pact between the technician and the flying public, and is an integral part of the Association, from industrial safety to professional standards to a fully capable accident investigation team. From the beginning, AMFA has embraced safety by maintaining a leadership position at both the local and national level instead of relegating it to a "committee."OUR AFFILIATESPer the AMFA Constitution, the Association may affiliate with groups "that will be in the best interest of the members of the Association..." after a referendum of the membership has been accomplished.
ABOUT AMFAThe Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft specific, independent aviation union. It is not an industrial union and represents only aircraft maintenance technicians and related employees in the craft or class in accordance with the National Mediation Board Rules and their dictates. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians and to achieving progressive improvements in the wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled craftsmen and women it represents.LATEST NEWSHere you'll find the latest news, updates, and relevant information regarding the Association, including our Facebook and Twitter feeds.
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LOCALSAMFA has a unique organizational structure driven by membership participation at the local level. The AMFA Constitution establishes and enhances membership control of their local. Each local is governed by its own bylaws approved by the membership, who is represented by a democratically elected Local Executive Council (LEC).ABOUT AMFAThe Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft specific, independent aviation union. It is not an industrial union and represents only aircraft maintenance technicians and related employees in the craft or class in accordance with the National Mediation Board Rules and their dictates. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians and to achieving progressive improvements in the wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled craftsmen and women it represents.LATEST NEWSHere you'll find the latest news, updates, and relevant information regarding the Association, including our Facebook and Twitter feeds.
Click here to download the new AMFA Smartphone App
Available in both Apple and Android platforms.
LOCALSAMFA has a unique organizational structure driven by membership participation at the local level. The AMFA Constitution establishes and enhances membership control of their local. Each local is governed by its own bylaws approved by the membership, who is represented by a democratically elected Local Executive Council (LEC).
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