http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/gener...s/NMB08018.xml Quote:
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A new sub-selection to the rules proposed by the NMB says: “Where there is a certified representative on one of the affected carriers but no certified representative on the other(s), the Board will exercise its discretion and extend the certification only where there is more than a substantial majority, as determined by the Board. Authorization cards may only be used to supplement the showing of interest necessary to trigger an election; they may not be used towards getting certification extended.” According to the TTD, this new provision would make it harder for workers to retain their union representation in a merger between two carriers where workers are represented at one carrier but not the other.
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While the article talks about the DAL/NWA Merger. . .the rule change very well could affect the ability of Colganites to organize under any union banner.
Interesting rule change. . .glad someone is looking out for the interests of all unionized workers.