 |
|
|
| Previous Hotline |
 |
|
|
November 16, 2009
This is APA Communications Deputy Chairman First Officer Scott Shankland with the APA Information Hotline for Monday, November 16.
OCCC PARTNER FINNAIR PILOTS GO ON STRIKE: Late last night, the Finnair pilots ─ who are one of our Oneworld Cockpit Crew Coalition (OCCC) partners ─ initiated a strike. The labor action of the more than 800 Finnair pilots has resulted in a complete shutdown of the airline.
An APA press release stating our strong support for the Finnair pilots was issued today in the United States and Finland. APA volunteers are also personally assisting Finnair crewmembers stranded in New York City because of the shutdown.
The Finnair pilots are striking over the outsourcing of their flying. Upon the recent expiration of their pilot contract, Finnair management began unilaterally violating their existing scope protections by deploying E-170 jets to Finncomm (Finnish Commuter Airline, Ltd), a commuter carrier subsidiary. Attempts to negotiate a cessation of this outsourcing with management failed, prompting the strike. Negotiations are continuing through the work stoppage.
APA intends to support our fellow OCCC pilots in their efforts to protect their flying. Since outsourcing is a threat to our own pilot group, it is accurate to say that we have a shared interest in this fight.
APFA INFORMATIONAL PICKETING ON WEDNESDAY: To mark the 16th anniversary of their strike against AA, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) is planning picketing and leafleting demonstrations at all 10 flight attendant domiciles this Wednesday, November 18.
APFA has invited APA pilots to attend and support the flight attendants. If you attend and participate, please wear the full pilot uniform.
Picketing will occur from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time near AA terminal entrances at BOS, DFW (Terminals A, C, D), LGA and JFK, DCA (not BWI or IAD), LAX, MIA, ORD, RDU, SFO and STL.
That’s all we have for now. Thanks for checking this hotline.
|
|
|
Domicile Meetings
DFW
Tuesday, Nov. 17, luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saltgrass Steakhouse, 102 State Hwy. 114E, Grapevine, TX 76051
tel. 817-329-1900.
ORD
LGA
Friday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meeting location to be announced. Coffee and bagels will be served.
EWR
Friday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meeting location to be announced. Coffee and bagels will be served.
MIA
Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Dave & Buster’s, Hollywood (I-95 between Sheridan and Sterling). Agenda to include safety, negotiations, litigation/arbitration update, recent Board of Directors actions, and resolutions.
DFW
Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, domicile meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
tel. 817-410-3459.
FAMILY AWARENESS FLL
Friday, December 11 holiday dinner from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Kostas Greek Eatery, 5024 N. Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064-7057
tel. 954-571-3842. Come for dinner, or just stop by for a drink or coffee and the best baklava around. Bring the whole family. For more info and to RSVP, contact Lauren Nalbandian, e-mail LaurenNal@aol.com or tel. 954-263-7212.
FAMILY AWARENESS DFW
Saturday, Dec. 12, holiday party, cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., Trophy Club Country Club, 500 Trophy Club Dr., Trophy Club, TX 76262.
FAMILY AWARENESS LAX
Sunday, Dec. 13, Christmas party, cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., The Pierpont Inn, 550 Sanjon Road, Ventura, CA 93001. Hosted by Captain Jon and Lorin George. Any questions, e-mail Kellynwoody@yahoo.com, tel. 949-458-3757.
FAMILY AWARENESS LAX
Saturday, Dec. 19, Christmas party, cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., Sarducci’s Capistrano Depot Restaurant (ride Amtrak to the party!). Hosted by Captain Woody and Kelly Edge. Any questions, e-mail Kellynwoody@yahoo.com, tel. 949-458-3757.
FAMILY AWARENESS LAX
Bimonthly lunch on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month beginning at 11 a.m., Brent’s Deli, 2799 Townsgate Rd., Westlake Village, tel. 805-557-1882. All active members, spouses and other family members are welcome to attend.
FAMILY AWARENESS MIA
First Wednesday of every month, happy hour at Snapper’s Turtle Club waterfront bar from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Snapper’s is at MM 94.5 ocean side, 94.5 miles away from where Hwy. 1 ends in Key West. Any questions, please contact Ray Nemura, tel. 305-664-2807 or capnemo@bellsouth.net.
FAMILY AWARENESS MIA
Dinner at the Baja Café every third Tuesday beginning at 6:30 p.m., 1310 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, Fla.
tel. 954-596-1305.
FAMILY AWARENESS DCA
Breakfast at the Silver Diner every second Monday from 10 a.m. to noon, 12250 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax, Va. RSVP to Thaura Jeffreys, av8rx@hotmail.com or call 571-212-1901.
|
|
|
