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Interest Based Bargaining It is counterintuitive, and the NMB mandates training for both sides. But Interest Based Bargaining addresses deep flaws in the RLA and aims at a November 15 agreement to which both sides can agree RICH DELANEY, DISTRICT 141 PRESIDENT & DIRECTING GENERAL CHAIR — District 141 recently announced the agreement we reached with United Airlines and the National Mediation Board (NMB) regarding our continuing negotiations on behalf of the 35,000 member/employees of the former United Airlines, Continental Airlines, and Continental Micronesia Airlines. The agreement imposes a voluntary time frame for the completion of contract talks of November 15, 2012. Members logically question the need or purpose for such an agreement and wonder why traditional negotiations outlined in the Railway Labor Act have not been successful in reaching a fair conclusion to negotiations that began in April 2009. Members from legacy United know that these negotiations are the first unrestricted talks since the airline exited bankruptcy. As part of the bankruptcy required negotiations, a provision was included in the contract that called for early start up of contract talks and a specified time limit before requesting assistance from the NMB. The purpose of those provisions was to put the negotiations on a track for successful completion without the historically long period of direct negotiations previous contracts took. The IAM entered negotiations nine months before the amendable date of our Collective Bargaining Agreements, intending to reach the agreement our members desired, in the timely way anticipated by our contract. Our goal was to reach an agreement that recognized the sacrifice our members made during the bankruptcy proceedings in order to help United Airlines survive and to share in the rewards the success of reorganization brought to the airline. History shows us United had other plans. As our negotiations continued through 2009 and into 2010, beyond the January 1, 2010 amendable date, the focus of the airline was in merging with another carrier, and not in reaching an agreement with their employees. In early 2010 the company announced their planned merger with Continental Airlines. Although the merger was not legally concluded until October 2010, it had an immediate and chilling effect on our negotiations. Once the merger became a fact, the impact on our negotiations was more dramatic. The fundamental questions of representation of employees had to be answered in order to truly define the future of labor relations with the “new” United. The IAM in total, and District 141 in particular, had to establish their right to speak on behalf of members from all included carriers in order to reach contracts with the carrier. What was at stake was the representation of potentially 55,000 employees of the newly formed airline. The determination was made to focus on the largest groups of employees one 2
at a time. This concentration of resources and effort, we believed, would lead to the greatest success. The IAM represented three major work groups at the three separate airlines - the Flight Attendants, the Ramp/Stores, and Public Contact Employees. Each group by itself was important to our Union and brought together in a single Union would have been formidable in the future. The decision of which classification would seek a representation election first was made for us when the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) petitioned the NMB for a single carrier determination in January 2011, three months after the official merger date. The investigation and determination by the NMB in this case took six months, leading to the election and ultimate AFA win. This protracted period delayed our petitioning on behalf of other members until June 2011, at which time we filed for representation determination for the Ramp/ Fleet Service group. The contentious election between the IAM and Teamsters was finalized in August 2011. Our petition for representation rights for all Public Contact Employees was made in September 2011 and the election was finally completed in March 2012. This recap is necessary for understanding the impact these issues have had on our negotiations. At any point in these required elections, the IAM could have lost their right to bargain on behalf of the employees. The company was very aware of that fact. The unsettled nature of representational duties, brought on by the merger, prevented meaningful and successful negotiations from being held. Those outside influences are now behind us. We can move towards completion of contract talks. However, we are still subject to the time table set by the NMB in all negotiations within the transportation industry. The authority given the NMB by the Railway Labor Act in determining when negotiations have gone on long enough still exists. The NMB alone determines when no further progress is being made in negotiations and takes the steps necessary to set a deadline for self-help by either side—a withholding of services by the union (strike) or a lockout/replacement by the airline. In today’s political environment the likelihood of action by the NMB that could possibly culminate in the disruption of operations this year is slim-to-none. With a hotly contested Presidential election in November, the possibility of a Presidential Emergency Board being established is also unlikely. Without the legal expectation that a decision needs to be made at a certain date, the reality is that no decision gets made and negotiations could continue indefinitely. That is a situation our members should not have to put up with. By voluntarily setting an end date for our negotiations we have taken the control of our talks to the greatest extent possible. Both the IAM and United have their own reasons for agreeing to this process but the common link is that both sides see the benefit for reaching final agreement on all of the contractual issues we have been talking about for so long. The NMB has recognized that the current system called for under the Railway Labor Act has limited success in getting two sides to agree. In reaction to the ever increasing time it is taking for unions and companies to finalize contracts in the airline and railroad industries, they have developed an alternative to the traditional form of bargaining. This new method replaces the normal practice of presenting formal proposals and receiving counter proposals with a
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process that looks to find each side’s interest in the issue and developing a resolution that addresses both interests.
Stansbury recalls the time she helped a co-worker during an altercation he had with a female employee.
This is much harder than it sounds. But it does produce results. Other unions and companies have used this new process and have reached a tentative agreement when no agreement could be found under the traditional methods of negotiation.
“The male employee was arguing with a woman and she slapped him in the face,” Stansbury recalled. She got involved when she heard he was facing a possible termination over the incident.
For old school union representatives, like myself, moving from demands to looking at a problem from the company’s point of view is next to impossible. It has required formal training by the NMB to get everyone involved to see the potential benefit of this process called Interest Based Bargaining. It is not a silver bullet that is going to magically change either party’s determination to reach the contract their constituents want, but it is a path to getting to an agreement that both sides can accept.
“I stood up for him because he did not even touch her. I told management that company policy clearly stated that striking another co-worker is reason for termination.”
We have committed, on behalf of our members, that we will bargain in good faith under this new process with the expectation that the company is doing the same. Our goals are not changing, our dedication to the concerns of our members is not changing. By focusing on the interests of our membership we can address the longstanding issues of our s-UA members, the current job security issues of our s-CO members, and the long term needs of all our members for the future. This will not be an easy task and we realize there are individuals and organizations hoping that we fail. We have no time to waste on them. We will continue to put all of the resources of our Union, the energies and skills of our Negotiating Team members, and the solidarity and support of our membership to work to reach the agreement you and your families need and expect.
Stansbury: fighting for what’s right Newly-appointed District 141 Educator, Terry Stansbury, can trace her union roots back to the 1960’s, when her father was in the Machinists union. “I knew what the union was all about from my father,” she said. “He taught me the importance of sticking together.” Those roots also have branches in her present-day life through her husband, Chip, who is a retired union member.
Thanks to her efforts, he was not terminated. In October 2001 she became a Committeeperson in Ontario. In that role, she set up training for stewards and grievance committee members because, she stated, “The future of the IAM depends on it.” “Stewards are the eyes and ears of the union in the workplace,” Stansbury said. “Stewards need to know the basics so they know how to represent members and educate them. “Take for instance our situation with our new sisters and brothers from the PCE group at Continental,” she continued. “They need to know what being union is all about—that it doesn’t cost, it pays to be union!” Stansbury served for more than a year and a half as president of Local 1932 in Los Angeles and also served three times on the lodge’s executive board. A commitment to service runs deep in her family. Her son, Michael Platisa, is a counter-intelligence agent in the Army, stationed until recently in the Middle East. She is eager to continue the IAM’s legacy of success by fighting on behalf of its members. Stansbury recently spoke at the mic during a “town hall meeting” with UAL CEO Jeff Smisek. She brought to his attention, a number of problems that were occurring during the merger. She told him that he needed to, “Fix this mess!” “I fight with everybody head-to-head if I have to, from Smisek himself to the rankand-file,” Stansbury said. “What’s right is right, and I have no problem talking to anyone about what’s right.”
“Chip is a retired steamfitter and pipefitter and he was in the union for 38 years,” Stansbury said. “He was instrumental in getting me involved in the IAM.” “Before we got married, he was a union steward and I remember him telling me in 1997 that we couldn’t make it without a union,” she said. The couple celebrated their 15-year anniversary on May 24. Stansbury began her career in Ontario in 1989 as a part-time Customer Service Representative at United. Her sister-in-law, a flight attendant for AirCal, encouraged her to work in the airline industry. Stansbury was a single mom and waitress at the time. “I had to do what I had to do to get things done,” she recalled. “I needed two jobs to make ends meet.” In 1998, the PCE group at United was organized by District Lodge 141 and she became a steward right away. “I was always union before we were organized,” she said. “I handled problems at the workplace and stuck up for my co-workers whenever there was any conflict.” iam141.org
Airline alliances promise the moon and stars What about an alliance that protects airline workers?
Referring to the One World of Labor meeting, Sito Pantoja, General Vice President says, “This annual gathering is important to ensure that those who work in alliance member airlines are as coordinated and informed as their employers.”
Airline alliance unions meet in Buenos Aires Unions representing workers from the major airline alliances met in Argentina to share information and develop strategic responses to developments in the industry. They covered issues such as the implications of the proposed LAN-TAM merger on Oneworld Alliance workers and the situation at Turkish Airlines, which has raised serious concern among Star Alliance unions. During the meeting, the One World of Labour Council (OWOLC)—the coalition of unions representing workers at Oneworld Alliance airlines—launched a new film and web page. The new web page, www.owolc.org, and seven minute film One World, One Voice: How Global Unions Tackle Aviation Alliances are the latest campaigning tools in the Council’s ongoing mission to help those working for Oneworld to pool their experiences and ensure that their voices are heard in their own workplaces and beyond. Sito Pantoja, IAM Transportation General Vice President, and Chairman of the Civil Aviation Section of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), commented, “This annual gathering is important to ensure that those who work in alliance member airlines are as coordinated and informed as their employers. This cooperation goes beyond information sharing and seeks to enhance our practical solidarity capacity to support our members around the world. On that note, the Star Alliance unions will be watching the situation in Turkey closely. We hope that sense will prevail, that the dismissed workers will be reinstated, and that a constructive dialogue with the union on the new labor law will start immediately.” Commenting on the initiative by the OWOLC, International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Civil Aviation Section Secretary Gabriel Mocho added: “One of our primary aims is to ensure that workers in this alliance are internationally informed and involved, and this meeting, and, in particular this new web presence and film, are a step forward in doing that. The Council’s activities are also about democracy building and have, from the first, been accompanied by an offer of constructive partnership with management. ” The meeting is being hosted by the Asociación Argentina de Aeronavegantes: the Asociación de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas; the Union del Personal Superior y Profesional de Empresas Aerocomerciales, and Asociación del Personal Aeronáutico, who are members of the recently formed Federation of Aviation Unions of Argentina (FAPA). District 141 is a part of the IAM Transportation Department.
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NMB weighs election rules for airline mergers The IAM spoke out for transportation workers’ rights at a recent hearing before the National Mediation Board (NMB) to consider procedures governing representation disputes following an airline merger. The hearing was necessitated by controversial changes to the Railway Labor Act (RLA) that were approved by Congress as part of the $63.3 billion Federal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Prior to the new legislation, the NMB required signatures from 35 percent of the employee group for whom union representation was sought. The new standard, favored by anti-union Republicans in Congress, increases the showing of interest requirement from 35 to 50 percent. While the Republican-led House of Representatives did manage to impose language in the FAA bill to make union organizing more difficult, they did not specifically address the showing of interest requirement with regard to airline mergers, a near-constant presence in today’s deregulated airline industry. In a statement delivered to the NMB, IAM Deputy General Counsel Carla Siegel outlined how the changes if applied to mergers could potentially suppress workers’ legitimate interest in collective bargaining while giving carriers a new tool to deprive employees of their statutory right to representation. “The carriers, intentionally or otherwise, could thwart the employees’ long-held representation rights by merging a unionized carrier with a larger, non-union carrier,” said Siegel.
The total number of politicians who would hold their current office if they ran under the same rules they propose for union elections is zero.
“If the incumbent organization had a showing of representation or interest of 49 percent of the combined carrier but the new 50% showing of interest rule were to apply, once the Board found a single transportation to exist, it would not even authorize an election to determine whether the employees would keep their representative,” Seigel explained. The carrier’s decision about corporate structure would effectively “decertify” the union without the employees’ having any voice what-so-ever,” said Seigel. The IAM urged the Board to adopt its existing policy on mergers and continue applying its long-held practice of holding representation elections if two employee groups are comparable in size and allow the employees, rather than the carriers, to select which representative, if any, they prefer. A decision from the Board is expected this Fall. Alliance and Election Rules articles reprinted from IAM Transportation Newswire, June 21, 2012, iamaw.org
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the years 2008 and 2010, there were thirty Fortune 500 companies that paid absolutely no income tax to the U.S. government after receiving deductions and subsidies. Although the top corporate tax rate is currently 35% in the U.S., these profitable companies were able to find loopholes and avoided paying taxes. Clearly, this is a significant problem. My tax policy would ensure that large corporations pay their fair share and that U.S. companies pay a higher rate than working class citizens. My proposed tax policy would promote fair rates that do not cater to the wealthy or corporations.
A corporation is no more a person than Spongebob Squarepants is a cleaning supply. The top award-winning essay in the 141 Scholarship, by Richard Young Today the United States is struggling to resolve its current economic recession, which has negatively affected millions of working class Americans. Many families have lost their homes through foreclosure and countless others are fighting just to get by. The unemployment rate is currently at 8.1%, however, this statistic fails to count those individuals who have given up looking for work and does not factor in workers who have been reduced to part-time. Clearly, something must be done to drastically improve the current status of our fragile economy. If I were the President of the United States, the first three things that I would tackle include promoting a new tax policy, protecting American workers, and implementing a clean energy policy. To begin, if I were the President of the United States my first priority would be to revamp our current tax system. First I would try finding some common ground that could help us move forward and give us the momentum needed to propel us toward comprehensive reform. I would propose to permanently extend the current tax rates for middle and low-income earners, which will expire at the end of 2012 if nothing is done. Middle class families are already struggling and an increase in their taxes would certainly cause a negative impact. On the other hand, my tax policy would immediately end the tax cuts that President Bush had given to people making over $250,000. In addition, I would strongly support the Buffet Rule, and require that people making $1 million per year pay at least 30% of their income in taxes. I would also propose gradually raising the rate for those making over $1million per year to 40% over the next ten years. I believe that it is fair for the most fortunate in our society to pay a higher income tax rate than the middle class. Finally, the last segment of my tax policy would include limiting deductions and loopholes for corporate America. Currently, there are too many corporations who are taking advantage of the current tax structure. For example, between 6
If I were the President of the United States I would also protect American workers. Although employers added 115,000 jobs this April and the unemployment rate has recently fallen to 8.1%, American workers are still struggling. In order to create additional jobs in the United States, I would first introduce a plan to give employers an additional monetary incentive to create jobs. I would target this plan towards companies that have outsourced labor to other countries and offer those companies a tax break if they return the jobs to the United States. I would also influence manufacturing firms to return outsourced jobs or create new manufacturing jobs in the United States. I believe our economy would become much stronger if additional products were made at home. The second part of my plan to protect American workers would include an infrastructure improvement plan. My infrastructure plan would include investing money in the country’s airports, bridges, highways, ports, roads, and train systems. My plan would include rebuilding, repairing, and expanding American infrastructure, which would create jobs, ensure our safety, and reestablish our long-term competitiveness. Rebuilding America’s essential modes of transportation would create thousands, or even millions of jobs for American workers while at the same time improving the infrastructure that American businesses and individuals rely upon each day. Finally, if I were President of the United States, I would invest in a clean energy economy. It is imperative that we build a solid foundation for clean energy and ensure the protection of our environment. In doing so we will protect our nation’s precious natural resources, which are invaluable. Today, it is unfortunate that our economy relies primarily on oil and fossil fuels. Currently, the national average for one gallon of gasoline at the end of April was $3.74 per gallon while a barrel of crude oil costs about $98 per barrel. High gasoline prices are making it even harder for American workers and families to become financially stable. Therefore, my energy policy would promote further innovation and cost reduction in alternative fuel sources. My energy policy would help fund companies researching alternative energy and would reward consumers who buy alternative energy products. I believe that the development of alternative energy is crucial in order for the United States economy to become fully prosperous. In conclusion, if I were President I would immediately take action to alleviate our current economic crisis and ensure our future by building a solid foundation where our U.S. economy is built to last. The United States of America has always faced new challenges head on and I believe we are more determined than ever to fight for the individual
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citizens of this great nation! The United States economy is struggling and many Americans are in need of government policies that give working and middle class Americans a fair chance. In order to move forward, we must create jobs for American workers, put Americans to work rebuilding our infrastructure, and invest in clean energy. Finally, as President of this great nation, I would support policies and legislation that favor the American people over corporations.
possible career with the FBI. DiBartolo, 20, is taking classes in criminal justice at Bergen Community College, where she expects to earn an associate’s degree next spring. Her mother, Grace A. DiBartolo, a Customer Service Director for United at Newark, also plans to receive her associate’s degree from BCC at that time. Grace DiBartolo Grace A. DiBartolo is determined to finish something she started more than 30 years ago: getting a college education.
141 Scholarship Winners Richard Young The overall winner of District 141’s 2012 Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship competition, is taking the work ethic he learned from his father and grandfather to the next level.
“I made a big mistake dropping out of college,” said DiBartolo. “I’ve always wanted to get a degree.”
His grandfather operated a Shell service station in Southern California, where Richard developed a love for restoring classic cars. He is joined in this passion by his father, Ronald Dean Young, a Ramp Service Member at United Air Lines in Sacramento and Member of Local Lodge 1781.
“I’m glad Tara’s OK with graduating with me,” Grace said. “She has inspired and encouraged me.”
Now, DiBartolo has returned to Bergen Community College, where she is on track to earn her associate’s degree next spring.
“I started mowing lawns in the sixth grade because my father told me if I wanted to have a car when I got older, I’d need to buy it myself,” he said. “From basic yard work, my job developed into replacing and installing sprinklers and landscaping throughout the community,” he continued. “It was a great experience because it enabled me to buy my own first car, a ’72 Camaro Super Sport. He said he is grateful for his $2,000 scholarship, adding: “We’ve always been thankful for the security the union provides, especially with the medical benefits that have helped us greatly along the way.” Christine Baker The 18-year-old scholarship winner does have a general idea of where she’s going as she prepares to begin her studies in chemical engineering this fall at the University of Pittsburgh.
Robert Massingill has a profound connection with technology — and with District 141. Like many people his age, the 18-year-old winner of a $1,000 Stutz Memorial Scholarship has been using computers as long as he can remember. Robert’s background stands out because his parents, Doug and Payling Massingill, are computer experts who have assisted the union in meeting its data processing needs over the decades. In addition, Payling Massingill works as a Customer Service Representative for United and is a Member of Local Lodge 1782. Propelled by his own interest in technology, Robert is heading into his first year at UC San Diego, where he will take computer classes. Balancing his interest in technology is an appreciation for classical music and theater. Robert has performed as principal violist for the Peninsula Youth Orchestra and worked as a crewmember in high school drama productions. He also likes to read and practices martial arts in the Tae Kwan Do tradition.
While she has a strong interest in math and science, Christine also plays piano and has a passion for fantasy novels. Christine learned about the scholarship competition from her father, Walter A. Baker, a Ramp employee at United who belongs to Local Lodge 1044 in Pittsburgh. “I have very positive feelings about the union,” she said. Tara DiBartolo “Justice, justice shall you pursue,” the Bible says, and Tara DiBartolo is taking that advice literally as she prepares for a iam141.org
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“I’m honored to receive a scholarship from District 141,” he said. “I’ve learned from my parents and from personal experience that the union exists to help people.” Toni Strzelewicz Toni, 21, is finishing her junior year at Florida Atlantic University. Her mother, Gina Strzelewicz, is a Fleet Service Member and a Member of Local Lodge 368. As a double major in English and history, Toni combines her passions for literature and learning about World War II. She aspires to be a professional writer based at a newspaper or war museum.
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Guam is Open Members in Guam reopened their Local Lodge 2339G after successfully electing the IAM to represent Ramp, Stores, Cargo, Customer Service, and Reservations employees. Originally formed in 1999, the lodge was run by then IAM-represented Continental Micronesia Flight Attendants. The newly appointed Guam Local 2339G Executive Board brings years of experience, covering all work groups. Sharon Sugiyama, GUMCS, is the newly appointed Local 2339G President with more than twenty years seniority at Continental in Guam. During that time, Sharon has worked Load Planning and Customer Service. She has been involved with the Union since 1995, serving as Steward under the IBT, Chief Steward under the IAM, and now President. Sharon says, “I got involved with the Union because I care about my co-workers and want to make sure that we are all treated fairly while upholding the Contract.” Anna Marie Alegre-Tupaz, GUMRR, is the newly appointed Local 2339G Vice President. Anna has been with Continental in Guam since 1994. She started in Customer Service and then 8
transferred to Reservations in 1996. Anna served as Steward under the IBT. continuing her support of the Union and coworkers when the IAM took over. Anna Haun, GUMCS, is the newly appointed Local SecretaryTreasurer. Anna has been with Continental in Guam since 1996 in Customer Service. This is her first time getting involved with the Union. Anna says, “Since we became IAM I decided to get involved, to be part of the process, and to help co-workers in upholding the contract.” Soledad ”Soleh” Kikuo, GUMCS, is the newly appointed Local Recording Secretary. Soleh has worked for Continental in Guam for 23 years in Customer Service. She has also held positions in the Presidents Club/United Club and been an acting Supervisor. She has been active with the Union since IAM took over and says, “I am one hundred percent dedicated to the purpose of the Union.” Soleh adds, “Serving on the Local Lodge Board creates an opportunity to be a bigger part of the Union and what it stands for. It’s my desire to serve members.” John Pickop, GUMCG, is one of three newly appointed Trustees. He has worked for Continental since 1977.
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Peter Atoigue, GUMCG, is one of three newly appointed Trustees. He has been with Continental in Guam since 1993, working on the Ramp. Peter began his Union career working with the IBT as Steward, progressing to Alternate Chief Steward when IAM became the bargaining unit. He is now the acting Chief Steward, and has attended two conferences as an IAM representative. Peter says, “I look forward to serving the members of Guam.” Carl Nangauta, GUMJL, is one of three newly appointed Trustees. Carl has been with Continental in Guam since 1995. He serves as a Steward for the Material Specialists (Stores). Ernie Lobaton, GUMCG, is one of two newly appointed auditors. He has been with Continental in Guam since 1989 on the ramp. Ernie has been involved with the IAM since last August as a Steward, and has been instrumental in upholding the contract and keeping members informed.
in Customer Service. John became involved with the Union because wanted to help the employees with understanding the contracts and their rights. Flight Attendant Morna MacDonald served as Guam Local 2339G President until June 2012. Morna began her career with Continental Micronesia in 1992, the same year that the IAM negotiated its first contract for Continental Micronesia Flight Attendants. Morna began going to the Union meetings which sparked interest and passion. With the help of the William W. Winpinsinger Education & Technology Center, she enrolled in the National Labor College, graduating in 2005 with a double degree in Labor Studies and Administration. With the appointment of a new Executive Board to the Local Lodge 2339G, Morna encourages all employees of every work group to get involved, “Solidarity truly is strength and one way
Rommel Desnacido,GUMCS, is also one of two newly appointed auditors.
to achieve that is to open the lines of communication regard-
John Perez, GUMCS, is the newly appointed Conductor Sentinel. John has been with Continental in Guam since 1997
District 141 thanks all Officers, past and present, who are step-
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Supreme Court health care decision: just the facts Individual mandate portion of health reform does not violate the Constitution. The Supreme Court ruled on June 28 that the “individual mandate” clause of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act does not violate the United States Constitution. The mandate requires most Americans to purchase health insurance by Jan. 1, 2014, or pay a penalty. The court’s 5-4 ruling states, among other things, that the mandate is constitutional because the penalty can be interpreted as a legal tax.
We wouldn’t negotiate something that was required in the first place Everything at the negotiating table comes at the expense of something else. If you take a major thing like health care off the table— because it’s required from the start—then you can better focus on pieces that remain.
In the weeks leading up to the decision, the decision was widely anticipated as a “make-or-break” moment for the president’s most important policy initiative. Signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010, the law — often referred to as “Obamacare” — expands coverage to tens of millions of Americans who previously lived without it and cracks down on some of the worst insurance company abuses, like denying coverage to those who have pre-existing medical conditions. It also removes lifetime benefits caps and allows young adults to be covered by their parents’ policies until they reach the age of 26. Despite the ruling, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has vowed to act to repeal the entire law if he is elected in November, and Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana and other Republican officials have said they will not comply with the scheduled implementations of the law during the next several years. History The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law on March 23, 2010. One of the sweeping changes called for by the ACA is the requirement that all Americans who are not already insured by a government or employer plan must acquire coverage, with few exceptions. This provision, known as the individual mandate, was included to enable insurance companies to accommodate all who want to buy coverage, whether they have a pre-existing condition or don’t. Without the mandate, young and healthy people might wait until they get sick to buy insurance, creating a phenomenon called “adverse selection” that would make the costs of insurance plans skyrocket for everyone, industry experts said.
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Why is the U.S. the only developed country where people stress out over medical bills?
Single payer universal health plan Other universal health plan No universal health plan or plan under political attack
The idea of an individual mandate originated at a conservative policy institute as an alternative to the “single-payer” system widely used in other countries. Many Republican leaders supported the concept in the past. Romney supported the individual mandate when he was governor of Massachusetts and signed a health care reform bill that included it as a key feature. Following the ACA’s signature by President Barack Obama, several states challenged the constitutionality of the individual mandate and other portions of the law. Eventually, these challenges were merged into one case, called National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius. Kathleen Sebelius, who is the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, is charged with enforcing the law’s provisions. In 2011, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case, and arguments were heard across three days in March of this year. Ruling Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, along with liberal Justices Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor, formed the majority opinion in the 5-4 ruling. In his opinion, Chief Justice Roberts wrote, “It is abundantly clear the Constitution does not guarantee that individuals may avoid taxation through inactivity.” In addition to the ruling on the individual mandate, the Court also determined it was unconstitutional for the Affordable Care Act to deny Medicaid funds to states that refused to participate in the ACA’s expansion of the program. iam141.org
Penalty for failure to comply Effective Jan. 1, 2014, Americans without health insurance will be required to purchase it or pay a fine, unless they receive an exemption for financial or religious reasons. The fine will be $695 or 2.5 percent of an individual’s income, whichever amount is greater. Americans who refuse to pay the fine are not subject to criminal prosecution, nor can they have their property seized. IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman said various collection methods are being considered, including withholding from the tax returns of those who do not comply. Key takeaways 4The 4 Supreme Court rules that the individual mandate portion of health care reform is not unconstitutional. 4All 4 Americans not already covered by health insurance must do so by Jan. 1, 2014, or pay a penalty that the court interpreted as a tax. 4Presidential 4 candidate Mitt Romney has stated he will act to repeal the law if he is elected. Universal health care — sometimes referred to as social health protection, or “Obamacare” in the U.S.A. — describes health care systems organized around providing a specified package of benefits to all members of a society with the end goals of financial risk protection, improved access to health services, and improved health outcomes. Universal health care is not a one-size-fits-all concept; nor does it imply coverage for all people for everything. Universal health care is determined by three critical dimensions: who is covered, what services are covered, and how much of the cost is covered.
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District 141 Officer Election — DOL Certified Results 2501 Arther Jackson
2713
Kevin Frederickson
2370
Robyn Eulo
2495 Gene Beatty
2416 Mark Wingard
2708 Mark Frisch
2429
Jimmy Condon
2468
Michael Butka
2766
Tony Gibson
2504
Tracy Russo
4 Alexander Gerulis 3470 4 Erik Stenberg 3630
4 Laura Stone
3485 4 Michael Maiorino 3508 4 Bob Worthman 3603
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4 Frank O’Donnell
4 Ray Wallis
3750 4 Michael Klemm
4 Shawn Humphery 3523 4 Nick Handlow 3522
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Rosa Campos
4 Kris Hannah
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Mendez Landers
2303
Sister Deb Abeta
AGC (Assistant General Chair) 4-Year term
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Trustees
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Steven Dessert
4 Shannon Robello 3077 4 Mark Baskett 3722
2768 Paul Haro
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3973
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Perrin Porter
V.P. V.P. at-Large HI
4 Troy Rivera
3532
Daryl Current
David Pazerekas
4 Brad Burson
2912 Bob Kraves
1223
3880 4 Dave Atkinson
1395 Tim Nelson
2729 Karen Asuncion
Secretary- V.P. Treasurer East
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President
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35 9 0 34 10 0 35 9 0 31 13 0 43 33 29 8 10 2 32 33 33 32 33 30 28 31 31 31 31 9 10 13 10 7 9 10 8 7 8
141
19 178 9 22 177 5 15 166 23 29 163 12 N/A 13 30 168 165 30 15 11 13 42 20 9 12 15 18 17 33 168 185 155 164 173 161 157 179 164 160
368
15 16 58 12 76 6 13 26 56 10 76 9 88 16 14 69 19 54 10 10 15 10 12 15 9 13 11 9 13 26 21 24 21 21 28 23 22 20 19
561
11 33 1 10 34 1 9 35 1 7 37 1 41 7 10 31 31 7 19 7 5 11 10 7 6 9 10 7 7 33 36 31 33 31 28 28 33 30 30
601
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
731
2 61 1 2 61 1 0 63 1 1 63 0 64 3 1 63 59 2 1 0 3 2 1 4 0 0 1 2 2 59 56 59 59 58 58 58 60 57 58
804
7 2 0 5 3 1 5 0 4 6 3 0 9 4 7 1 0 6 3 3 4 8 3 3 2 2 6 9 8 1 2 3 3 6 0 1 5 0 2
811
163 130 110 168 114 114 151 119 127 168 109 118 N/A 146 159 189 112 124 165 154 155 159 148 145 147 145 147 153 147 118 116 99 120 106 104 116 108 117 115
845
53 57 12 60 49 13 50 55 16 57 49 16 114 51 56 46 36 21 59 52 53 54 47 47 43 66 44 44 45 52 49 40 44 39 50 42 49 45 48
846
29 5 1 28 7 0 29 4 2 31 4 0 N/A 29 28 3 5 3 29 28 28 28 27 29 28 29 28 30 29 5 6 7 5 6 5 6 6 4 5
914
197 218 1 200 204 10 192 194 27 204 192 18 N/A 193 194 188 181 40 194 214 199 208 182 183 204 190 188 190 191 196 182 174 193 185 169 189 183 174 180
949
24 1 2 22 4 1 23 2 2 23 3 0 24 24 23 1 1 3 26 23 24 24 22 25 25 22 24 25 27 0 1 1 1 2 3 1 3 0 2
1018
72 0 0 71 2 0 69 2 1 71 2 0 72 68 69 0 1 2 63 67 65 63 63 63 66 64 66 64 67 3 1 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 1
1044
13 94 22 17 94 18 11 101 17 14 96 18 N/A 22 12 107 89 22 9 14 12 12 12 19 6 8 12 10 10 95 91 99 91 92 97 93 94 85 83
1287
16 2 0 18 0 0 14 2 2 16 1 1 N/A 16 18 1 1 0 15 15 18 15 18 16 15 18 15 16 16 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 1
1322
149 15 4 145 15 7 136 8 24 141 9 17 158 129 132 14 8 25 131 157 126 147 129 127 150 125 140 139 138 14 11 4 20 20 11 16 19 8 16
1351
49 54 44 42 88 17 47 51 48 37 73 21 N/A 46 47 100 53 44 54 49 46 46 52 44 45 43 47 46 44 54 52 51 54 51 52 50 53 49 55
1445
1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 N/A 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1
1487
589 504 458 453 519 576 473 409 649 586 498 444 N/A 517 529 709 440 587 534 474 464 677 465 450 466 467 476 550 664 467 478 432 450 701 420 487 595 441 460
1635
2 2 1 2 1 2 1 4 0 0 4 1 N/A 3 0 4 2 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 3 2 1 5 4 1 4 1 4 0 4 4 3
1725
190 186 51 215 192 21 121 275 28 186 220 18 N/A 315 220 132 91 58 201 180 226 184 170 275 182 183 163 148 140 266 145 167 148 141 232 159 152 123 119
1726
196 30 11 186 36 9 177 38 18 187 33 11 N/A 174 173 27 18 30 173 174 172 176 164 172 180 160 169 169 165 47 33 32 34 26 49 22 39 25 31
1731
78 13 10 77 14 9 71 15 14 70 11 17 96 74 73 20 9 12 76 73 77 76 73 74 74 71 74 70 75 15 14 16 12 11 10 12 12 8 9
1759
106 293 11 134 278 16 108 271 45 129 270 29 N/A 133 124 246 253 58 113 263 99 139 124 101 116 109 107 95 100 265 253 305 264 250 242 276 262 243 235
1776
183 40 182 179 52 152 153 66 182 162 58 177 365 203 171 171 42 179 166 152 186 172 139 194 157 152 154 147 146 75 37 65 41 41 62 48 45 36 29
1781
300 126 19 298 131 14 264 119 55 338 89 22 403 221 303 177 99 34 254 253 257 283 259 239 243 260 244 249 246 138 130 110 117 126 114 105 132 123 203
1782
109 56 8 118 51 4 104 43 21 125 41 7 147 80 129 84 30 13 113 105 106 119 116 98 99 112 112 97 98 58 56 41 39 40 36 42 54 45 72
1826
34 3 0 35 1 0 33 2 2 34 3 0 N/A 33 33 2 1 3 34 33 33 34 33 34 33 33 35 33 34 1 2 0 3 1 1 1 1 3 3
1833
35 5 0 36 4 0 34 1 5 35 2 3 39 31 37 5 2 5 37 33 32 36 34 34 33 33 34 36 37 2 4 2 4 7 5 2 8 2 5
1885
14 8 7 10 13 6 11 7 11 19 4 6 N/A 12 14 10 4 12 16 12 12 14 17 9 9 15 16 11 9 7 5 5 5 7 7 5 8 7 10
1886
277 173 39 283 183 26 249 162 82 266 172 53 455 236 260 169 156 86 237 236 236 250 226 197 234 201 301 204 217 180 174 153 172 190 135 175 188 160 162
1905
2 22 1 5 20 0 4 19 2 3 20 2 24 2 3 20 19 2 4 3 3 5 4 1 2 2 5 3 5 18 20 18 19 22 17 18 21 18 21
1932
201 45 74 200 52 65 186 42 89 193 40 82 287 163 167 86 75 69 186 184 178 198 181 172 171 186 181 176 172 44 38 37 39 46 32 39 52 46 52
1979
252 39 80 274 31 66 267 22 80 285 19 64 364 254 273 88 40 75 257 272 254 268 262 250 252 269 264 258 245 37 30 21 18 37 17 22 29 31 40
2198
21 15 0 23 13 0 22 13 1 25 10 1 N/A 22 22 10 11 5 23 22 21 23 21 21 22 22 21 22 23 14 13 14 14 14 12 14 15 11 13
2208
6 4 2 9 2 1 6 2 4 6 4 2 N/A 4 6 4 4 6 5 7 6 7 5 3 4 3 8 3 7 5 6 3 4 5 2 3 5 3 5
2210
14 7 1 11 9 2 12 8 2 11 9 2 N/A 7 11 13 5 4 14 10 10 10 12 11 10 10 15 11 11 9 7 5 7 7 6 6 7 6 5
2294
8 0 2 6 1 2 5 0 5 7 0 3 9 3 5 1 2 5 6 5 5 8 5 6 7 5 6 7 7 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 1 0 2
2319
14 66 13 9 71 13 8 73 12 7 72 14 89 11 7 79 67 9 6 6 9 7 5 6 7 5 8 7 10 70 69 69 74 68 72 73 70 68 69
2339
141 16 5 150 13 3 144 9 9 146 9 7 N/A 137 138 10 9 20 142 140 144 143 142 138 141 143 137 135 140 8 10 6 10 5 5 5 9 8 13
2444
23 33 0 27 28 2 23 32 2 25 36 1 53 36 24 19 20 11 24 20 26 24 21 28 22 26 22 20 22 34 27 25 27 23 32 25 25 22 19
2508
44 94 5 52 85 7 48 75 18 59 75 10 133 49 53 73 64 21 48 67 46 58 47 47 45 41 51 34 50 80 68 75 86 76 69 96 74 88 74
2559
153 30 144 174 132 21 152 31 143 156 137 33 N/A 145 154 151 28 138 162 139 155 159 154 142 140 161 155 136 142 36 25 21 19 25 22 26 38 36 27
2665
20 20 2 18 19 4 20 19 2 21 19 1 N/A 22 20 16 18 5 23 18 18 21 16 19 19 19 20 21 21 20 20 20 18 19 16 18 21 15 18
2725
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2765
35 23 3 30 22 8 29 20 11 39 18 4 N/A 26 27 22 23 13 36 24 31 32 39 27 22 31 26 26 27 29 16 19 18 17 17 22 20 35 18
2909
8 0 1 9 0 0 7 0 2 6 1 1 N/A 7 7 1 0 3 7 7 6 8 8 6 7 7 7 7 7 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 1 2 0
12
N/A = votes not counted because candidate was unopposed.
1875 Ronnie Stevenson
1794 Paul Procaccio
1394 Gene Brede
1607
George Allott
1500
Tim Nestler
1415 Peter J. Lavalle
1832 Pete Brown
1525 Rick Anderson
1977 Mark Connolly
Mary Reed
2454 Charlie DeFrancesco 2406 Dale Cancienne 3103
Randy Fuhr
2492 Kevin Comansky
2293
Derek Knox
2510 Jimmy Kane
2522
2784
Carlos Figueroa
2508
3389
4 Danny Lebron
Vito DiPiazza
3629
4 Arthur Croker
3420
4 Mike Quartuccio
AGC (Assistant General Chair) 2-Year term
4 John Medeiros
3575
3901
4 Mike Fairbanks
3742 4 Rose BradyCohen 3591 4 Sandra Olmos 3801
3881
4 Joseph Bartz
5338
Chequita Prince 1500 Patricia Lynn “Mahina” Naehu-Gutierrez1607
4 Richard Chu
Dave Kraaz
4 Pat Rezler
Arno Hohn
Shauna Goodman
1760
Anthony Belsanti
1302
Brian Wieser
1521
Dave Lolly
1561 Bill Kline
1453
George Austin 1439 Gustavo “Gus” Gamboa 1460
2585 John Turner
1670
1419
10 1 1 3 2 0 2 3 2 1 0 1 39 34 31 32 33 30 31 32 32 32 10 9 11 10 10 10 9 9 10 1 2 2 0 4 1 2 2 1
168 11 13 10 8 6 19 19 6 20 12 26 166 20 35 23 36 19 41 20 22 15 170 169 165 168 164 150 163 162 154 29 9 19 8 9 9 9 12 24
21 55 54 61 58 56 55 56 54 55 55 57 30 15 12 13 10 17 11 10 10 13 27 23 26 21 20 30 21 23 74 56 52 52 6 56 55 53 52 56
30 3 4 5 2 4 3 8 1 4 5 3 35 15 10 10 13 5 9 11 8 10 32 32 30 27 31 30 37 29 27 6 2 7 1 4 4 4 2 9
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
56 0 3 1 3 1 3 1 1 2 2 0 59 2 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 3 62 60 63 59 59 64 60 62 60 4 1 2 2 3 1 0 3 3
3 2 1 0 1 0 5 3 0 5 3 2 5 2 7 2 5 5 8 3 3 3 5 3 3 1 2 1 2 2 1 6 1 4 2 3 0 1 4 6
113 111 124 105 106 113 114 99 101 114 114 120 223 155 154 145 169 145 148 142 147 134 112 115 104 91 98 101 109 93 177 113 110 114 103 121 103 107 111 119
41 14 23 20 16 22 15 17 17 14 13 18 65 50 46 49 53 51 43 42 44 43 45 42 44 50 42 45 40 47 46 24 17 17 17 13 19 15 20 16
3 0 4 2 2 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 30 29 28 27 27 30 29 28 29 28 6 6 6 5 5 7 6 6 5 4 3 1 0 1 1 0 2 1
179 24 18 23 25 14 29 19 6 27 20 14 343 214 194 207 199 192 202 184 197 199 183 178 182 172 170 164 173 175 162 29 29 22 18 20 14 9 25 27
0 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 5 1 0 24 24 27 24 24 25 25 22 22 23 3 1 2 1 2 1 0 0 2 4 2 5 0 1 1 1 2 2
1 2 0 2 2 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 64 67 63 66 64 65 66 65 66 65 4 1 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 2 1 1 2 2
91 23 21 25 33 20 26 23 22 23 24 22 70 43 18 11 8 15 19 4 5 9 90 91 93 89 86 101 83 101 101 30 28 26 26 26 25 20 24 27
1 2 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 1 17 16 14 15 16 15 15 14 15 16 1 0 2 2 0 3 1 1 1 0 3 1 2 3 3 1 1 2
12 8 8 6 3 11 17 10 10 17 14 10 132 157 129 145 135 131 137 124 137 127 19 25 15 16 21 11 16 7 17 19 7 17 4 15 9 7 12 24
56 41 42 42 41 45 43 46 45 45 46 42 91 51 46 46 51 43 47 46 49 46 54 55 53 52 55 50 57 51 90 45 41 47 45 44 44 42 45 54
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
481 386 407 415 406 396 569 393 373 626 392 447 852 497 615 462 533 456 701 447 473 424 660 438 453 452 462 392 442 402 656 696 370 673 387 474 415 398 667 447
1 0 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 5 3 4 0 4 4 0 2 3 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 0 2 1 5 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 3
127 73 54 165 81 49 63 60 45 59 45 44 291 210 207 180 185 269 193 197 178 174 137 132 156 131 123 159 143 168 158 64 89 53 159 75 76 49 52 60
25 28 15 25 32 11 25 17 9 20 17 16 162 185 167 169 173 171 173 162 155 183 39 42 29 29 26 23 33 31 23 32 25 22 28 24 29 10 17 26
11 13 10 16 13 8 12 11 7 14 8 11 84 72 74 72 74 75 70 71 70 71 13 12 14 11 12 14 13 16 20 13 15 13 10 12 11 13 13 11
285 28 32 51 37 21 34 45 14 41 34 42 303 175 107 121 127 122 126 109 118 116 253 298 259 250 251 248 254 259 256 45 50 43 31 38 28 24 41 58
42 229 155 167 188 157 175 157 154 177 161 151 175 183 157 158 154 179 154 144 141 156 61 48 55 36 32 54 41 82 181 177 232 164 176 190 188 159 183 177
121 21 33 28 17 41 42 43 38 50 38 52 349 265 264 263 279 250 262 267 321 240 132 115 106 192 130 109 120 104 112 65 35 55 20 32 38 36 47 72
41 12 17 13 12 17 12 32 16 18 18 29 139 108 95 127 121 94 96 103 114 97 41 53 49 69 46 38 54 35 52 18 11 16 11 21 16 18 22 36
2 1 2 2 2 3 0 4 0 2 1 3 34 34 34 35 34 33 33 34 34 33 0 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 0 2 2 4 2 4
5 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 2 3 2 2 33 32 34 34 30 30 35 31 31 31 6 5 2 6 5 3 4 3 4 5 4 5 0 0 0 1 4 2
4 7 11 10 8 7 9 14 5 8 11 8 16 17 12 15 22 8 16 14 13 12 9 5 6 7 6 5 8 5 10 10 8 11 6 4 8 17 6 14
277 46 53 44 52 62 71 58 37 66 125 73 321 247 234 218 236 207 276 201 234 201 203 177 185 182 170 149 168 168 164 103 58 84 48 81 43 58 75 200
20 1 2 2 0 1 1 3 0 3 1 1 19 2 4 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 21 20 18 20 17 19 18 17 22 3 1 3 1 2 0 2 2 4
51 60 68 62 60 82 61 75 96 59 67 71 220 183 191 200 195 175 187 182 216 183 47 43 42 50 50 33 42 42 75 75 68 70 66 67 75 67 73 78
27 57 66 56 59 67 63 80 64 73 71 112 267 267 254 256 284 249 254 242 268 255 34 34 26 46 92 17 29 23 70 70 59 62 49 59 64 77 63 80
13 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 1 32 22 21 23 23 21 21 23 22 24 14 14 14 13 14 13 14 13 13 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1
8 0 2 1 0 3 3 3 1 3 5 4 8 5 5 6 5 6 7 7 4 4 6 4 5 4 6 2 3 2 2 5 3 4 1 3 1 3 1 8
7 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 6 3 15 10 11 12 10 10 12 9 11 11 11 9 9 9 8 7 10 9 11 5 1 4 3 1 2 3 3 3
1 1 1 2 1 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 5 4 7 4 6 4 7 4 5 4 3 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 2 5 2 5 2 2 2 2 5 3
67 14 11 13 15 12 17 10 9 13 10 9 72 16 8 9 4 9 10 4 3 9 70 68 75 67 69 69 67 69 77 15 12 16 13 16 13 10 15 11
10 5 10 6 7 10 6 13 10 9 9 19 145 139 143 137 153 134 139 146 139 130 12 7 13 11 28 7 14 7 6 8 8 11 4 9 7 4 7 13
25 5 6 13 7 4 5 3 0 5 1 6 39 41 21 22 24 29 25 21 20 27 25 23 30 24 24 29 27 23 25 7 5 3 10 8 7 3 6 9
77 14 14 18 13 12 14 10 11 15 17 15 87 59 52 52 48 49 57 45 51 47 82 80 90 68 77 68 76 90 74 25 13 24 10 19 7 11 19 19
33 128 154 127 128 139 128 146 131 136 133 139 198 149 152 142 165 150 149 149 163 133 37 26 27 35 37 23 42 26 111 135 137 134 129 128 164 136 132 139
17 4 2 4 4 5 7 3 1 6 2 6 33 21 21 17 19 22 21 20 18 18 20 15 17 19 15 18 20 18 18 8 3 7 7 4 3 5 7 5
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 5 9 6 4 8 5 21 8 11 9 15 38 31 28 28 38 25 33 30 29 30 23 23 22 20 20 20 24 21 23 9 7 9 8 7 11 10 9 14
3 0 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 2 2 4 7 8 6 7 4 6 5 6 5 1 2 1 0 1 1 4 0 2 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 4
T H E M E S S E N G E R 13
US Airways Retirees
APRIL 2012
What happened to United Airlines obituaries?
Berry, Richard Kent
CLT
Blajszczak, Mark
BUF
Brown, Timothy
BUF
Brucker, Gene
PIT
Burrows, Larry
CMH
Carbone, Stephen
IND
Chmura, Bruce
BUF
De Leon, Joel
LAS
Eitel, Rodger
PBI
Endebrock, William PHL
United Airlines has published no new obituary information in SkyNet/Flying Together between February 2012 and the press date for The Messenger. A spokesman for United Airlines Human Resources told The Messenger, “The company does not maintain that information.” United HR said to call its help desk, at which a phone representative opened a ticket. The ticket was never acknowledged. The Messenger sent an email to United’s senior manager of employee communication, aj.craver@united.com. There was no reply.
Gabryszak, Mark
BUF
Gebler, Charles
BUF
Herko Jr, Herman
PIT
Hernandez, Jose
PHX
Hoey, David
LGA
King III, Chauncey
CLT
Nagle, Robert
MSY
Odrobina, Gregory
BUF
Pagan, Bryant
DCA
Petrella, Joseph Jr.
PIT
Pilgrim, John
LGA
Poole, Craig
CLT
Schulte, Robert
BUF
Tackett, Kenneth
BUF
Tassone, James
PIT
White, Larry
MCI
Wojcik, James
BUF
MAY 2012 Christian, William
MCO
Sometime after receiving inquiries from The Messenger, the company did resume updating its list of recent retirees, beginning with January 2012.
Defilippo, Stephen
MHT
Douglas, Wendell
PHL
Garcia, Melchor
PIT
District 141 thanks members for their patience. We are working through United’s modified data systems without company assistance.
Greene, Michael
DCA
Haase, Charlotte
CMH
Retiree Listings
Condolences District 141 extends condolences to the family of Daniel Camasta who passed away last year, on February 20, 2011. Brother Comasta worked at ORDCG. District 141 apologizes to the family of Brother Comasta for the omission of Daniel Camasta’s name in a previous edition of The Messenger. Kriste Diedrich-Henricksen, family member of the late Terry Charles Diedrich, wrote to The Messenger to say, “My dad lost his long battle with disease on Sunday, October 9, 2011.” Brother Diedrich was a long-time member of District 141. District 141 sends condolences on behalf of all members of District 141 who have lost coworkers or loved ones in recent months. 14
Harrelson, Vernon Jr. CLT Hartley, Gary
LAS
Hoffman, Daniel
PIT
Kassiris, C. L.
LAX
Killian, Harold
CLT
Kirschmann, Daniel
LAS
Lalonde, William
MHT
Mcgary, Fred
CLT
Merrick, John
LAS
Perry, Ken
CLT
Pugh, Thomas Jr.
PHX
Silinski, Douglas
PIT
Terranova, Samuel
BUF
Toaiva, Vaisigano
LAX
THE MESSENGER
Villanueva, Damaso
BOS
Williams, Richard
CLT
JUNE 2012 Austin, Michael W Sr
MSY
Battisti, William A
PIT
Besancon, Jeffrey S
PHX
Brandt, Roger
DFW
Burch, Robert Lee
PHL
Davis, Shauna A
TUS
Jones, David Lee
ELP
Mavity, Chuck S
CMH
Nottage, Harry H
LAS
Porter, James T
PIT
Smith, Kenneth C
LAS
Swenson, Roger A
LAS
US Airways Obituaries
DiRienzo, Anthony
April 1 PIT
Waltenberry, Bernard April 1 PHX Wilson, Terry
April 1 PIT
Agee, Jame Jr.
April 4 PHX
Wilson, Ricardo
April 4 PHL
Hawaiian Airlines No report received for retirees or obituaries.
Philippine Airlines Reporting no recent retirees and no obituaries.
Mileage Plus No report received for retirees or obituaries.
United Retirees JANUARY 2012 Ahearn, Robert ORDCG Alonso, Cristi SFOCS Ashley, Ronnie ATLCG Asuncion, Rudy ORDCG Azzaretto, Joseph ORDCG Babits, Merlene TUSOZ Beckwith, Debbie ICTOZ Blume, Kenneth ORDCG Bork, Laura MCOOZ Campbell, Audie LGACG Crowder, Karl ORDCG Cukla, Alan ORDCG Dallal, Hassan ORDCG Eiland, John ORDCG Forster, Raymond A ORDCG Geary, James SATOZ
Autumn 2012
Gipson, Darryl ORDCG Goeres, Danny ORDCG Griffin Jr, John ORDCG Habel, Kenneth ORDCG Hayes, Gerald ORDCG Henderson, Jo LASOZ Henry, Donald ORDCG Kaneshiro, Gary HNLCG Kennedy, J ORDCG Knapps, Richard ORDCG Kovacek, Leonard DENCG Kurzynski, Gregory ORDCG McKenzie, John CLTOZ Meyer, Charles ORDCG Mitchell, Charles ATLCG Moriyama, Herbert HNLCG Morton, Bobbie MCIOZ Nevarez, Cesar SFOCG Niedzielski Eichner, Christine DCAOZ Niland, Patricia SFOCS Nix, William ORDCG Norris, Robert BOSCG Offenhauser, Patricia NHCRR Olson, Charles CHIRR Radojkovic, Milic ORDCG Redman, Michael LASOZ Sachs, Joan HNLRR Sarraga, Alexander MCOCG Schuman, Allen ORDCG Scott, James LASOZ Seffens, Barnette LASOZ Severson, Norman ORDCG Shustitzky, Alex ORDCG Succar, Eileen DTWRR Tateishi, Brian OGGOZ Twumasi, Yaw IADCG Valentino, Nancy SLCRR Viejo, Margarita MCOOZ Wiegman, Richard ORDCG Wolf, Linda NHCRR Yamashita, Jamie HNLCG Zarling, Michael DSMOZ Zavala, Florencio TPAOZ Zilinskas, Phillip ORDCG FEBRUARY 2012 Aganon, Wesley LASOZ Armendariz, Rafael SANCG Bacher, Glen NHCRR Beaton Vestman, Cynthia BOIOZ Beyer, Mike DENCG Bice, Hiram NHCRR Bouzianis, Nicholas BOSCS Boyd, Seleana DTWRR Brooks, Teresita LASOZ Christopherson, Julie SLCRR Davis, Donald ORDCG Delemos Holland, Genice CLECS
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Ellis, Goldie NHCRR Fernandez‐Gutierrez, Alicia SLCRR Fleary, Carla TPAOZ Golden, William ORDJL Hadaway, Barbara DENCS Hall‐Emerson, Brenda NHCRR Halterman, Lynda SNAOZ Johnson, Michael SLCRR Loftus, Richard OMACG Lynch, Michael BOSCS Manglinong, Edgar HNLCG Marnos, Jacquelyn LASOZ Mccomas, Lillian SLCRR McCoy, Lionel IADCS McDermott, Joseph BOSCG McManus, Gerry LGACS Merrill, Dale SLCRR Moron, Juan SANCG Ortiz, Jose SLCRR Pokorny, Josef IADCS Simon, Kathleen SLCRR Solognier, Joaquin LAXCG Sutter, Kathleen IADCS Thumas, Donald SFOCG Tyson Hooper, Cynthia CHIRR Vidal, Rafael MCOCG Wagner, Charlotte RNOOZ Wojcik, Retha CHIRR Young, Ginger NHCRR MARCH 2012 Armstrong, James IADCG Harris, Wayne DENCG Hepburn, William NHCRR Hill, Maurice B ORDCG Iinuma, Mieko HNLCS Brach, Kitty JFKOZ Brewster, Lisa Ng NHCRR Cooper, Stephen BOSCG Legare, Theresa DENJL Davis, Charles LAXCG Drakage, Mary CLECS McNinch, Elizabeth NHCRR Fatooh, Paul PDXCG Mercer, Bonnie SLCRR Friend, Brett LAXCS Merz, Margaret NHCRR Nguyen, Michael DENCG Goncalves, Carlos SANCG Goodson, Cheryl CLECS Graham, Gary DENCG Ramirez, Steven LASOZ Grzelak, Barbara CHIRR Gwynn, Jerri CHIRR Rowland, Judy NHCRR Schlemmer, Maria HNLRR Schmania, Rosemary CHIRR Seaman, William ORDCS
Simmons, Adrienne Tsangaris, Donna Varga, Ladonna Snow, Patricia Watkins, Shanerd APRIL 2012 Akers, Diane Anderson, Lee Babik, Christine Barbosa, Richard Benanua, Cullen Bolan, Daniel Bolton, Larry Boyer, Donna Bynum, Larry Chaikovsky, Daria Chivington, Jean Clinton, Lee Combs, Patricia Crawford, Donna Engquist, Mary Farah, Doris Favia, Eugene Forsythe, Philip Gan, Zhan Wei Gordon, Gerald Hall, Phyllis Hansen, Joni Isaac, George Ives, Ronald Jacobs, Robert Jean Jacques, Frantz Jones, Richard Kramer, Leonard Lee, David Lee, Eileen Locascio, John Macey, Gloria Miner, Galen Moore, Sharyn Norrington, Romelle Nunez, Margaret Ocampo, Efren Pachuta, James Parrott, Courtney Pearson, Terrance Peterson, Joan Peterson, Rebecca Pfaff, David Prior, Frank III Ramos, Benjamin Richardson, Helen Rome, Francis Rymsza, Gloria Salaz, Diane Gianakas Samalis, Linda Sambor, Richard
PDXOZ SLCRR SLCRR CLECS NHCRR SFOCS DENCG DTWRR STLOZ HNLOZ DENCG PDXCS NHCRR DENCS LAXCS NHCRR DTWCS AUSOZ NHCRR MIAOZ NHCRR ORDCG GRROZ SFOCG ORDCG DENCS SLCRR SFOCG LHRCG DENCG IADCS SFOCS DENCG SFOCG SLCRR ORDCG SANCS TULOZ SLCRR CHIRR SLCRR SFOCG ORDCG ORDCG ORDCG ABQOZ PDXCS DENCS DENCG SFOCG DENCS DENCG SANCS DENCS PHXOZ ORDCG
Sands, Gordon ABQOZ Smith, Larry DENCG Steinkirchner, Laura SLCRR Stratiff, John SFOCG Thal, James DENCG Thorsen, Susan DENCS Valdez, Debra DENCG Walters, Robert PVDOZ White, Thomasine DCACS Zanelli, David DENCS Zurba, Diane ORDCG MAY 2012 Allen, Keith LASOZ Allen, Linda LASOZ Bowdry, Charles DENCG Bowman, Kathy DTWCS Bracken, Carole PHLCS Burgdorff, James MSPCS Carothers, Samuel RNOOZ Cendejas, Cristina SANCS Chock, John ORDCS Comer, David SANCS Conlon, Donna OAKOZ Cox, Judith IADOZ De Rouen, Kathy LAXCS Denissen, Mary MSPCS Dougher, Elaine PHXOZ DouglasMosetta PHXOZ Gerrity, Sandra CHIRR Gora, Rosemary DTWRR Heath, Jo MSPCS Heritage, Joy SEACS Highsmith, Paula SLCRR Kovach, John TUSOZ Kromholz, Frank IADCG Kumar, Sushil LAXCG Lee, John SFOOZ Machnikowski, Stacie LASOZ Martin, Theodore SLCRR Maya‐Afriat, Marta IADCS Mc Keogh, Carolyn DTWRR McLurkin, Kevin CHIRR McMeekin, Craig IADCG Miller, Patricia DSMOZ Mitchell, Maxine MIAOZ Mitchell, Richard BOSCG Owens, Marilyn DTWRR Philmon, Margaret NHCRR Pica, Isabella IADCS Senay, Georgia NHCRR Sing, Shirley PHXOZ Turcinovic, Ileana NHCRR Van Cott, Bonnie LASOZ Wightman, Somphone SLCRR Wilson, Thomas BOIOZ Yu, Raymond SFOCG
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