Jetblue - Here comes the union - IAM

[G4G5]

JetBlue may face organizing vote

By James Bernstein
Newsday Staff Writer

May 2, 2006, 12:48 PM EDT

JetBlue Airways Corp., the low-cost carrier that has lately been struggling financially, may face an election by machinists to organize in what would be the airline's first union. The International Association of Machinists today said it has filed a petition with the National Mediation Board to organize JetBlue's baggage handlers

The board must certify that the Machinists collected signed cards from at least 35 percent of the workers before an election can be held.

The IAM represents baggage handlers at Northwest Airlines and United Airlines. JetBlue, based in Forest Hills, last week reported that it had lost $32 million in the first quarter, the second consecutive quarter it had lost money, after a string of profitable periods.

http://www.newsday.com/business/ny-bzunion0503,0,7200742.story?coll=ny-business-leadheadlines

 

[Draginass]

How much does a Jet Blue baggage handler make at JFK? I'm sure Needleman would prefer to hire illegal mexicans who live 20 to an apartment for $5 an hour and can be manipulated and intimidated into silence. After all, it's good for the American economy. At least that's the spin rich Republicans and Democrats as well as the fabulously wealthy executive elite would have us think.

 

[zkmayo]

How much does a Jet Blue baggage handler make at JFK? I'm sure Needleman would prefer to hire illegal mexicans who live 20 to an apartment for $5 an hour and can be manipulated and intimidated into silence. After all, it's good for the American economy. At least that's the spin rich Republicans and Democrats as well as the fabulously wealthy executive elite would have us think.

Boy, you sure described Neeleman to a tee. I see youve met him and know his style. And I thought "The Intimidator" died with Dale Ernhardt. I stand corrected....

 

[Dizel8]

"The Intimator"

Is that a new sex toy?



( I kid, I kid)

 

[zkmayo]

oops, fixed. what a difference two letters makes.

 

[Uppercrust]

How much does a Jet Blue baggage handler make at JFK?

Sadly, probably more than some one in the right seat of a 190.

 

[CaptAntoineMack]

Wanna bet the mechanics are next?